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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:06:12
Swiss Coffee Professionals Visit Uganda to Strengthen Trade Partnerships
[Nile Post] A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is in Uganda from March 14 to 21, 2026, to boost partnerships across the global coffee value chain and gain a deeper understanding of the country's coffee industry.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:06:16
Uganda Tackles Honey Export Challenges Ahead of Continental Beekeeping Symposium
[Nile Post] Uganda's honey industry is booming, yet officials warn that growing international demand is accompanied by stricter quality requirements, posing challenges for farmers and exporters striving to maintain access to global markets.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:09:17
Gen Nalweyiso - Bobi Was Not Under Pursuit, Free to Leave and Return
[Nile Post] Senior Presidential Advisor on Defence and Security, Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso, has dismissed claims that opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi fled the country due to state pressure, insisting he was neither wanted nor under active pursuit.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:09:40
Upc's Joseph Ochieno Calls for Stronger Opposition Structure After Polls
[Nile Post] Political analyst Joseph Pintyek Ochieno has raised concerns about Uganda's evolving political culture following the January 2026 general elections, urging opposition actors to strengthen organisation and demonstrate greater political statesmanship.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:08:36
Muhoozi, Ethiopian Envoy Discuss Deepening Bilateral Ties
[Nile Post] Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, has reaffirmed Uganda's deepening military and diplomatic ties with Ethiopia following high-level talks with Ethiopia's ambassador in Kampala.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:38:22
KCB Bank's Ntambi and Mohammad Deliver Strong WRC Debut At Safari Rally
[Independent (Kampala)] Naivasha -- In their first-ever participation at the World Rally Championship, KCB Bank-sponsored rally driver Oscar Ntambi and his co-driver Uthman Mohammad from Uganda put on an incredible show, clinching victory in the ARC2 category after outpacing Kenya's Evans Nzioka.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:41:34
Stanbic Bank Urges Youth to Exploit Targeted Empowerment Initiatives
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Stanbic Bank's head of personal banking, Israel Arinaitwe has urged students and recent graduates to actively exploit the youth empowerment initiatives available to sharpen their skills, strengthen their goals, and position themselves for growth after university.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:38:59
Butabika Grappling With Funding Gap Amid Rise in Mental Illness
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital has a funding deficit of Shs102 billion to effectively run its wage, non-wage and capital development priorities, according to Executive Director, Dr. Juliet Nakku.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:40:34
Copper Is the New Oil, but Will Uganda Be Norway or Nigeria?
[Independent (Kampala)] In the 20th century, oil shaped global power -- it made and unmade nations. Nations sitting on vast petroleum reserves -- such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Venezuela -- saw their fortunes transformed almost overnight.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:48:16
I&M Bank, stakeholders discuss Uganda's financial markets in the oil era
On Friday, March 13 2026, IM Bank Uganda hosted financial markets stakeholders for a fire-side discussion under the theme 'Shaping Uganda's Financial Markets in the Oil Era,' at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The session brought together various players and regulators, with the sector positioning itself to support the opportunities that will arise as Uganda remains The post I&M Bank, stakeholders discuss Uganda's financial markets in the oil era first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:07:55
Low Handwashing Rates Worry Health Officials As Uganda Marks National Sanitation Week
[Nile Post] Health officials in Uganda are raising concern over persistently low handwashing practices across the country, warning that poor hygiene continues to fuel the spread of preventable diseases.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:05:40
Creating Banking Experiences That Truly Work for Women
By Jael Christine Wawulira- Head of Customer Experience at Equity Bank Uganda. For many women, banking is not just about opening an account or taking a loan. It is about finding financial services that understand their realities, support their ambitions, and respond to the responsibilities they carry every day. This is why customer experience has The post Creating Banking Experiences That Truly Work for Women first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:22:00
Fort Portal Diocese Deans to Inspect Kagunga Site for Proposed New Catholic Parish
[Nile Post] A team of deans from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal is expected to conduct a site visit to assess the progress of the proposed Uganda Martyrs Kagunga Catholic Parish, which is planned to be carved out of Kamwenge Catholic Parish in Kamwenge District.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:28:13
Uganda's External Debt Peaks As Dollar-Denominated Obligations Tighten Fiscal Space
[Nile Post] Uganda's external debt landscape is under renewed scrutiny following the release of the latest Quarterly Debt Statistical Bulletin by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, which shows a significant concentration of liabilities in US Dollars and a sharp rise in debt servicing costs.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:06:53
World's longest-serving grave digger retires after 73 years
Allen McCloskey, a 92-year-old from the United States, has retired after an incredible 73 years as a grave digger, making him the world's longest-serving in the profession. McCloskey first made headlines in 2021 when he set the record for the longest grave-digging career at 68 years and 191 days. He continued working for another five The post World's longest-serving grave digger retires after 73 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:55:06
Civilian Court suspends military court conviction of two men
KAMPALA: The Court of Appeal has suspended the conviction and sentences of two men who had been jailed for murder and aggravated robbery by the military court. In a ruling delivered in Kampala on Monday, Justices; Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Ketra Katunguka and Cornelia Kakooza Sabiiti ordered that the case of Matia The post Civilian Court suspends military court conviction of two men first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:27:39
Jinja authorities defy court on street vendors' eviction
By Godfrey Matsiko Yahudu Kitunzi JINJA: Jinja City Council authorities have defied court, launching a trade order operation as early as 5am to rid the city of all street vendors and illegal structures. The High Court in Jinja had yesterday issued a temporary injunction blocking the Council from evicting The post Jinja authorities defy court on street vendors' eviction first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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