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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:01
Trade Minister Tanna Promises Review of Tax Concerns Raised By Manufacturers
[Nile Post] Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sanjay Tanna has pledged to engage manufacturers and review concerns over proposed tax measures, assuring investors that government remains open to dialogue ahead of the new financial year.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:02
Kasule Lumumba Pledges to Strengthen National Guidance, Reform Media Platforms
[Nile Post] The newly appointed Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has praised Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for entrusting her with the strategic docket, pledging to strengthen national guidance and reposition media platforms to better serve the public.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:03
Minister Babalanda Urges Govt Officials to Prioritise Museveni's Strategic Directives
[Nile Post] The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on government leaders and technical officials to prioritise the implementation of Presidential Strategic Guidelines and Directives, saying they are critical to achieving Uganda's development agenda.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:03
Tourism Stakeholders Demand More Funding for Roads in New Budget
[Nile Post] Tourism stakeholders in the Kigezi sub-region have called on the government to increase funding for road infrastructure leading to key tourism destinations as Uganda prepares for the reading of the national budget.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:04
Kazo District Imposes Three-Week Quarantine Over New FMD Outbreak
[Nile Post] Kazo District leaders have confirmed a fresh outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), prompting authorities to impose a three-week quarantine as part of measures to contain the spread of the highly contagious livestock disease.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:05
Expert Explains Importance of Halal Certification
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), experts are calling for the rapid adoption of Halal Certification across the country's hospitality and tourism sector, saying it could unlock long-term economic benefits beyond the tournament.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:05
Rotary Global Grant Cohort Graduates First Group of Health Workers in Newborn Care Training
[Nile Post] Uganda's maternal and newborn health sector has received a significant boost following the graduation of the first cohort of health workers trained under the Rotary Global Grant initiative Empowering Families, Growing Futures.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:06
BoU Launches Shs990 Billion Treasury Bond Auction to Fund Record Budget
[Nile Post] Bank of Uganda has invited investors to participate in a Shs990 billion Treasury bond auction as the government seeks to raise funds to support the implementation of its record Shs84.39 trillion budget for the 2026/27 financial year.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:06
Must Innovation Bootcamp Mobilises Youth to Save River Rwizi Through Green Solutions
[Nile Post] Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an intensive innovation bootcamp aimed at developing sustainable solutions to protect River Rwizi, one of South Western Uganda's most important but increasingly degraded water sources.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:07
Intra-EAC Trade Falls By 10.4 Percent
[Nile Post] The latest EAC Quarterly Statistics bulletin has painted a picture of a rapidly evolving regional economy in which countries are increasingly competing for export markets and investment opportunities.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:37:05
EAC Trade Surges to Shs174 Trillion in Q1 2026 As Exports Strengthen Lead
[Nile Post] The East African Community (EAC) recorded a significant expansion in international merchandise trade in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting rising economic activity across the region and stronger demand in global markets.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:48:45
Tororo Municipality Launches Shs20 Million Medical Waste Incinerator
[Nile Post] Tororo Municipality has launched the construction of a medical waste incinerator worth Shs19.9 million at Chaminula Health Centre III in Western Division, in a move aimed at strengthening the management and safe disposal of hazardous medical waste.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:48:46
Zawedde Outlines Digital Transformation Gains, Sets Priorities At ICT Ministry Handover
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Amina Zawedde, has reaffirmed government's commitment to accelerating Uganda's digital transformation agenda, outlining key milestones and future priorities during the ministry's official handover ceremony.
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@allafrica Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:48:46
Uganda Maintains Highest Treasury Bill Rate in East Africa
[Nile Post] Uganda continued to offer the highest 91-day Treasury Bill rate among major East African Community economies during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest EAC monetary statistics.
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@sqoop Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:04:18
Juliana Kanyomozi to headline intimate 'Sonic Soirée' experience at Guvnor
As Kampalas entertainment scene continues to gravitate towards smaller, live-band experiences, singer Juliana Kanyomozi is the latest established artiste to step into the format. The award-winning vocalist will headline Sonic Soirée at Guvnor on Friday, June 12, joining a growing list of musicians opting for more intimate performances that place live instrumentation at the centre The post Juliana Kanyomozi to headline intimate 'Sonic Soirée' experience at Guvnor first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:27:24
Cricket Uganda earns double Africa honour in ICC Development Awards, advances to global finals
Cricket Uganda has achieved a significant milestone on the international stage after securing two Africa Region honours in the 2025 ICC Development Awards, earning places in the final global judging process. The achievement highlights the governing bodys growing reputation for using cricket as a tool for social development, inclusion, public health, and community empowerment beyond
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@uplandMedia Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:05
India's drug lifeline to Africa disrupted by Iran war
The fragile logistics corridor via Gulf states that connects African patients with critical Indian pharmaceuticals has been thrown into disarray with the Strait of Hormuz closed NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | India has often been called the "pharmacy of the Global South," and, for African countries, public health and Indian pharmaceuticals are deeply … The post India's drug lifeline to Africa disrupted by Iran war appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:37
Creative industry gets a bigger seat at the table as govt pumps billions into Uganda's arts sector
Uganda's creative industry could be heading into one of its most transformative seasons yet after the government unveiled fresh interventions aimed at protecting artists, funding creative businesses, and creating a permanent home for talent development in the new national budget. In a move likely to excite musicians, filmmakers, comedians, dancers, and other creatives, the government The post Creative industry gets a bigger seat at the table as govt pumps billions into Uganda's arts sector first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:17:00
Miss Tourism Uganda and EgyptAir partner to promote tourism and cultural exchange
Miss Tourism Uganda has entered into a new partnership with EgyptAir aimed at strengthening tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and bilateral relations between Uganda and Egypt. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, is expected to raise the international profile of the pageant while creating fresh opportunities for joint tourism marketing between the two countries. Under the partnership, The post Miss Tourism Uganda and EgyptAir partner to promote tourism and cultural exchange first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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