KAMPALA, July 30, 2026 — Finance Ministry’s Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury [PSST] Ramathan Ggoobi and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development Irene Pauline Bateebe have been appointed as non-executive directors to the Board of Kenya Pipeline Company [KPC] PLC, strengthening Uganda’s representation in one of East Africa’s strategic …
KAMPALA, July 30, 2026 — The European Commission has moved to bring soluble coffee, including soluble / instant coffee and coffee extracts, under the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], closing a long-standing gap in the regulation covering coffee products. The Commission adopted a Delegated Act on July 13 to update the list of products covered …
MBARARA CITY, July 30, 2026 — Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [MSMEs] across Ankole Subregion have been urged to formalise their businesses, comply with international quality standards and embrace research-driven production to unlock regional and global export markets. The call was made during a Regional Export and Free Zones Awareness Meeting held on Friday at …
SOROTI, July 30, 2026 — Government has disbursed more than Shs 3.9 billion to residents of Soroti City and Soroti District under the Cattle Restocking Programme, with officials urging beneficiaries to use the funds for their intended purpose. Leaders in both Soroti City and Soroti district said the money is intended to support households affected …
KOTIDO, July 30, 2026 — Kotido Municipality has reached a key milestone in implementing the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM], following the conclusion of executive elections and establishment of SACCO governance structures across all its divisions. With the administrative structures now in place, municipal authorities have shifted their focus to identifying and vetting eligible beneficiaries …
YUMBE, July 30, 2026 — The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs in charge of Veteran Affairs, Huda Oleru Abason, has directed Parish Development Model [PDM] implementers in Yumbe district to strengthen transparency, accountability and coordination to improve the performance of the Government’s flagship poverty eradication programme. Speaking during a meeting with PDM …
