Uganda Cranes Begin Final Preparations Ahead of Crucial 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
By The Urban Gazette Sports Desk Kampala, Uganda The Uganda Cranes have intensified preparations as they enter the final phase
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Global Markets Brace for Key U.S. Inflation Data; Tech Sector Faces Pressure
Washington, USA Global Financial Markets — Investors around the world are preparing for the release of U.S. Consumer Price Index
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THE URBAN GAZETTE WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Whether you’re chasing nightlife in the capital, lakeside calm in Entebbe, adventure in Jinja, or cultural rhythms upcountry, this weekend
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EU Leaders at Critical Juncture Over Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine
Brussels, Belgium European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels today to reach a high-stakes decision on whether to utilize frozen
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EACOP and IEC Forge Partnership to Strengthen SME Participation in Oil & Gas Sector
Kampala, Uganda. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Ltd. (EACOP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industry
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Bank of Uganda Unveils Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Finance Code to Boost Gender-Inclusive Finance
Kampala, Uganda. The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has introduced the Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Finance Code, a comprehensive policy framework set
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Government and Bank of Uganda Launch Okusevinga — Africa’s First Government-Owned Unit Trust
Kampala, Uganda The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Bank of Uganda (BoU) have officially launched the
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Bobi Wine Denies Calls for Riots, Reasserts Right to Peaceful Protest Ahead of 2026 Elections
By The Urban Gazette Political Desk Kampala, Uganda Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has formally
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Jack Ma and Jerry Yang Grace Africa’s Business Heroes Ceremony in Rwanda
By The Urban Gazette Business Desk Kigali,Rwanda Global technology icons Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, and Jerry Yang, co-founder
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President Museveni Mobilises Youth Leaders Ahead of 2026 Elections in Northern Uganda
Kampala,Uganda President Yoweri Museveni urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth leaders in Northern Uganda to champion peace, prosperity and skills
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