Uganda’s shilling emerges East Africa’s best-performing currency amid regional headwinds
Kampala/Uganda Amid a turbulent regional currency landscape, the Ugandan shilling (UGX) has emerged as East Africa’s best-performing currency over the
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Friday, February 20, 2026
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Author: Aliby Nsimbi
Post-flood recovery in Kasese District: challenges of rebuilding agriculture and livelihoods
Kasese District, Uganda More than a year after the devastating floods and landslides in May 2024, thousands of households in
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Oil-Driven Growth Turns Hoima Into a Strategic City in Uganda’s Central Belt
The city of Hoima is rapidly changing from a modest town into a major regional urban hub — driven by
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Gold Price Crash
Global precious‑metals markets experienced a sharp drop Tuesday . As gold prices plunged by more than 5 % after touching record highs
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Uganda Secures $2 Billion World Bank Boost to Drive Transport, Energy and Agriculture Growth
KAMPALA/UGANDAUganda’s Ministry of Finance announced today that the country will receive more than $2 billion in concessional financing from the
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Uganda Inflation Hits 4.0% in September 2025 amid Strong Economic Growth
By Urban Gazette Economics Desk | Kampala Uganda’s inflation rate has ticked upward, reflecting intensified pressure on food and service
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France and Britain Push UN Force for Gaza; Indonesia Offers 20,000 Troops.
European powers and Asian allies discuss a U.N.-mandated stabilization mission amid a fragile Gaza ceasefire. New York.France and the United
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Drug-Resistant Salmonella Threatens Karamoja’s Children, Scientists Warn
A new study reveals nearly half of food and water sources in Uganda’s Karamoja region are contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria
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Uganda Joins African Leaders to Tackle Water, Sanitation & Climate Crisis at Madrid Summit
Kampala / MadridAs climate-linked weather extremes intensify across Africa, Uganda has committed to playing a stronger role in the continental
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Uganda Hosts NAM Midterm Ministerial Meeting, Renewing Call for Unity & Shared Global Prosperity
Kampala, Uganda Uganda is hosting the Midterm Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, under the
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