KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled a long-term partnership framework with the World Bank aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to upper-middle-income status, with Finance Minister Henry Musasizi reaffirming the government’s commitment to disciplined economic management and the ambitious target of building a US$ 500 billion economy. Speaking during the launch of the …
HOIMA, June 29, 2026 — Some of the intended beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the Bunyoro Sub-region are reportedly missing out on programme funds due to extortion by some implementers, a regional evaluation meeting has heard. The extortion of the beneficiaries of the programme was captured as a major concern during the …
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] has commenced orientation for graduate volunteers placed under its institutions by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD] through the National Apprenticeship Programme [NAP], an initiative aimed at equipping educated young people with practical skills required in the job market. The …
NWOYA, June 29, 2026 — Northern Uganda Tractor Owners, Operators, Mechanics and Farmers Association Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [NUTOFA SACCO] has taken a major step towards advancing mechanised agriculture in Nwoya District after acquiring three tractors worth Shs 888.5 million. The tractors were procured under the Local Economic Growth Support [LEGS] Project, which …
TORORO, June 29, 2026 — Vice President [VP] Jessica Alupo has launched the second planting season of the Coffee and Cocoa Promotion Programme in the Bukedi Sub-region, calling on farmers, local leaders and development partners to embrace commercial agriculture as a pathway to wealth creation and household transformation. Speaking at Tororo district headquarters on Friday, …
KAMPALA, June 29, 2026 — Uganda has unveiled its first national coffee brand in a landmark move aimed at repositioning the country as a leading origin of specialty coffee and securing stronger recognition in global markets. The initiative is expected to enhance the value and visibility of Uganda’s coffee exports internationally. The new branding, “Uganda …
