Uganda’s Gold Boom Fuels Exports — But Weakens Shilling, Fueling Currency Instability.
Kampala,Uganda Uganda’s largest export — gold — has surged this year, reaching record levels. However, the rising value of gold
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Women, Cities & Power: How African Women Are Re-Shaping Urban Spaces
Kampala /Nairobi Across African cities, women are quietly but powerfully reclaiming urban space — from entrepreneurship to nightlife, from creative
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Nightlife on the Rise: How “Detty December” Culture is Transforming Kampala and Beyond
Kampala, Uganda As year-end parties approach, nightlife in Kampala and across East Africa is evolving into a thriving sub-economy —
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The Digital Boom: Kenya Leads Africa’s Mobile-First Entertainment Surge
Nairobi, Kenya In Nairobi and across Kenya, the digital entertainment landscape is booming faster than anywhere else on the continent,
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Uganda’s Wild Spaces Draw New Global Interest
Kampala,Uganda Uganda’s natural landscapes and wildlife have again captured global attention, as stories emerge highlighting unique safari experiences and renewed
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East Africa’s Cinema on the Rise — Several Ugandan and Regional Projects Head to 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival Souk Market
Saudi Arabia/Kampala The 2025 edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival’s Souk Project Market — to be held in
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Lugogo Vocational Training Institute to Host Kampala Metropolitan Skills Fair and Competition on December 6, 2025
Event backed by the European Union, Belgium, Enabel, and Uganda’s Ministry of Education aims to spotlight vocational excellence and expand
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MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda Distribute Record Dividends, Signalling Confidence in Digital Economy
Kampala,Uganda MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda have both announced substantial dividend payouts this year, underscoring investor confidence and signalling sustained
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Ugandan Film Wins Top Prize at Mashariki African Film Festival, Boosting Creative Sector Visibility
Kampala,Uganda Uganda’s creative industry has hit an important milestone after the documentary Memories of Love Returned won Best Documentary at
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Uganda’s Diaspora Drives Economy with Shs 6.5 Trillion in Annual Remittances
Kampala,Uganda New data shows that Uganda’s diaspora has sent home Shs 6.5 trillion this year, strengthening household income streams and
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