Uganda targets a US$500 billion economy powered by clean, sustainable energy
Kampala/Uganda In a bold strategic shift, Uganda’s government has unveiled its ambition to build a US$500 billion economy by leveraging
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Côte d’Ivoire Election: Fourth Term Bid Sparks Political Storm
Abidjan |KampalaIn Côte d’Ivoire, President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a controversial fourth term in office in the October 25, 2025
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Lubaga Cathedral @100: A Century of Faith, History, and Hope for Uganda
Kampala |Uganda The golden bells of St Mary’s Cathedral Lubaga rang louder than ever this Sunday as thousands of faithful
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Greener Deliveries Hit Kampala Streets
Jumia Uganda and Spiro Roll-out of Electric Bikes for City Deliveries in Kampala Kampala/Uganda In a major move for sustainable
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Ugandan Startups Shine in Pan-African Tech Competition
Six Ugandan Startups Among the Top 20 Finalists in MEST Africa Challenge 2025Kampala / Johannesburg Six technology companies from Uganda
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The Urban Gazette Weekend Guide | Oct 25–26 2025
Theme: “From city rooftops to lakeside breezes — your Uganda weekend starts here.” Whether you’re chasing waterfalls in sipi,rooftop sunsets
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Coffee & Cocoa Boom Boosts Uganda’s Foreign-Earnings by 37 %
Kampala/Uganda. Uganda’s export sector has delivered a strong performance, with revenues from coffee and cocoa rising by 37.2% (to US$11.1
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Climate-Vulnerability Mapping Ushers in New Era for Uganda’s Agriculture
Kampala/Uganda Uganda has taken a significant leap in agricultural and climate-adaptation planning by validating high-resolution climate-vulnerability maps designed to guide
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International Criminal Court chief concludes visit to Uganda, highlights role of communities in war-crimes accountability
The Urban Gazette International Desk Kampala /Uganda. The President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, wrapped up a
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Banking shake-up: Standard Chartered to sell wealth & retail business to Absa Group
The Urban Gazette Business Desk Kampala/Uganda In a major move signalling shifting tides in Uganda’s financial sector, Standard Chartered has
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