Uganda’s Export Revenues Under Pressure as Border Smuggling Surges
Rising informal cross-border trade with Kenya is costing Uganda millions in lost revenue, prompting calls for stronger enforcement and regional
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Monday, February 23, 2026
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Uganda and Kenya Green-Light 193km Expressway to Boost Cross-Border Trade
The $1.5 billion project aims to ease transport bottlenecks along the Northern Corridor and strengthen East Africa’s economic integration. Regional
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U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Russian Oil: A Strategic Move Amid Geopolitical Tensions — Russia’s Retaliation Looms
Washington/Kampala.In a bold move to intensify economic pressure on Russia, the United States has announced the imposition of new tariffs
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Uganda’s Electoral Commission wraps up second nomination day as over 500 aspirants cleared for 2026 elections
Today marks the second and final day of the nationwide nomination process for candidates seeking elective positions ahead of Uganda’s
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Uganda Identifies Climate Risk Hotspots to Strengthen Farm Resilience
A new national study led by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), in partnership with Uganda’s Ministry
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Makerere University Students Launch Into Huawei ICT Competition For 2025/26
Students at Makerere University’s College of Computing & Information Sciences have been invited to participate in the prestigious 2025/2026 Huawei ICT Competition 2025/2026
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Surge in Coffee Production Gives Uganda a Boost
Uganda Projects Nearly a 15% Increase in Coffee Output This Crop Year The Republic of Uganda expects its coffee production
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Continental Education Transformation in Africa
Adidas-Ababa/KampalaTheAfrican Union Commission (AUC) has officially launched the Decade of Accelerated Action for the Transformation of Education and Skills Development in Africa (2025‑2034),
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Uganda Boosts Ministry of Health‑Budget
Kampala Uganda The government of Uganda has announced a major increase in its health‑sector budget for the fiscal year 2025/26. The
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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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