KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 – International prices of coffee, cocoa and tea have experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, exposing structural vulnerabilities in global commodity markets, according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO]. The report highlights the need to strengthen production systems, improve market transparency and …
SHEEMA, July 15, 2026 – The Deputy Resident District Commissioner [DRDC] of Sheema district, Samuel Orikunda, has warned the public to remain vigilant following a suspected outbreak of anthrax in the district. Aside from livestock, anthrax, caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis, attacks humans and wildlife such as deer, antelope, elephants, and hippos. It …
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged Uganda’s insurance industry to play a more active role in de-risking strategic investments and supporting government efforts to mobilise long-term capital for economic transformation. Musasizi made the remarks on Tuesday during an entry meeting with the Board of Directors and management of the Insurance …
KITGUM, July 15, 2026 — Twenty-six Emyooga SACCOs in Kitgum district, northern Uganda, have received a total of Shs 520 million in additional seed capital, with each SACCO receiving Shs 20 million of the money to strengthen businesses of members. The Kitgum Deputy Resident District Commissioner [RDC], Walter Komakech, announced the latest disbursement of the …
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Over the past two decades, Uganda has witnessed significant growth in property values, particularly around Kampala and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Areas such as Kira, Bweyogerere, Sonde, Gayaza, Mukono, Kitende and many areas have experienced rapid urbanisation and increasing demand for residential and commercial land. For many Ugandans, purchasing …
BRASILIA, July 15, 2026 — Brazil’s coffee harvest could be reduced by between 15 percent and 20 percent due to the effects of El Niño, with extreme heat and irregular rainfall threatening to cut output from earlier projections of a record crop. The Brazilian Coffee Industry Association [ABIC] has warned that adverse weather conditions could …
