UGANDA WEEKEND GUIDE (2-DAY ITINERARIES)
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Latest:
- Prominent Ugandan Rights Activist Detained as Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026 Elections
- Tanzania Launches Major Port Expansion to Boost Regional Trade
- Kampala Property Market Slows as High Interest Rates Bite Homebuyers
- Government Moves to Tighten Regulation of Online Lending Apps Amid Consumer Complaints
- Cricket World Sends Support as Damien Martyn Battles Meningitis
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EACOP Moves Forward Amid Controversy as Uganda–Tanzania Pipeline Works Pass Major Milestones
Kampala, Uganda The 1,443-km pipeline promises economic transformation — but faces intensifying legal challenges, environmental concerns, and compensation disputes. The
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Race Against Time: East Africa Ramps Up Preparations for AFCON 2027 Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania push massive stadium and transport upgrades as the clock ticks toward East Africa’s first-ever joint AFCON hosting.
Kampala, Uganda East Africa’s long-awaited moment on the continental stage is fast approaching as Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania accelerate preparations
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UBOS releases National Governance, Peace and Security Survey 2024/25
Report aims to guide security Planning, Local governance reform and community -level peace building across Uganda. Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda
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Local Government Workers Threaten Nationwide Strike
Kampala, UgandaThe Uganda Local Government Workers Union has issued a national warning, threatening a countrywide strike if the government does
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Rwanda and Tanzania Building Instant Payment Systems: A Game-Changer for East Africa
Kigali, Dar-Salaam Rwanda and Tanzania are leading the charge in East Africa’s digital financial revolution by launching state-of-the-art instant payment
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Kampala Traders Push for Urgent Talks Over New Tax Enforcement Measures
Kampala, UgandaBy The Urban Gazette Business Desk Kampala’s major trading centers — including Kikuubo, St. Balikuddembe (Owino), and Kisenyi —
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Uganda secures US$ 800 million deal with Islamic Development Bank to boost Infrastructure & Trade Links
KAMPALA , UGANDA. In a major international financing breakthrough, Uganda has signed a US$ 800 million deal with the Islamic Development Bank
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East African trade surges — EAC reports USD 38.2bn in Q2, region eyes pension-backed infrastructure funds
East Africa’s merchandise trade jumped sharply in Q2 2025 to USD 38.2 billion, and regional leaders are eyeing bold finance
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Smart borders or soft targets? Uganda pushes region‑wide tech for security & trade”
KAMPALA,UGANDA On the outskirts of Kampala this week, government officials launched a bold push for smart border systems across the
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