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Uganda has flagged off its first export consignment of processed canned pineapples to China in a move expected to boost agro-processing and farmers’ incomes.
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Speaking to this publication, lead engineer Lt Col Robert Chabo confirmed that construction is on track and currently stands at over 75% completion.
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President Yoweri Museveni and Egypt’s Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have held talks at State House Entebbe focused on trade, renewable energy, and fish farming. The leaders emphasized the need for industrialization and African-led dialogue to ensure regional peace and economic transformation.
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View All →Uganda Flags off Export of High-Quality Canned Pineapples to China
Uganda has flagged off its first export consignment of processed canned pineapples to China in a move expected to boost agro-processing and farmers’ incomes.
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EADB Unveils $13 Million Fund for Youth, Women Entrepreneurs
The East African Development Bank has launched a USD 13 million fund to provide affordable credit to youth and women-led businesses. The initiative aims to close a massive financing gap and support the transition of small enterprises into the manufacturing sector across East Africa.
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Government Seeks Bigger Grain Export Market
The government is banking on grain production, agro-processing and subsidised agricultural financing to drive Uganda’s export growth strategy.
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Uganda Targets $20 Billion Export Milestone via Grain Sector
Uganda's government aims to increase agro-industrial exports to $20 billion under the Tenfold Growth Strategy. PSST Ramathan Ggoobi says the plan focuses on value addition, grain processing, and subsidized loans for commercial farmers to boost the country's GDP contribution.
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Government Pledges Funding for Small-Scale Business Groups
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Gen Z Locked In: Youth Across Uganda Ready to Turn Up for Gen MK’s 52nd Birthday
“We’ve grown up in a time where we want to feel seen,” says Clinton, a university student in Kampala. “And when someone in leadership acknowledges us, interacts with us, even casually it matters more than people think.”
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Sports Ministry Endorses MK Birthday Charity Run
The event is set for April 26 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.
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Uganda Commits UGX 905 Billion for AFCON 2027
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Gen Kainerugaba Donates Sports Equipment, Cash to Support Tooro Kingdom Football Tournament
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Press Freedom Needs Discipline
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Uganda’s First Oil: Turning Wealth into Lasting Growth
Uganda’s first oil should serve as a foundation for long-term economic growth by driving industrialisation, strengthening local businesses, and funding the country’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.
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At 52, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba Runs with Hope
At 52, Muhoozi stands at a point where experience meets momentum. Uganda’s future will depend on leaders who can enforce discipline, navigate difficult situations, and communicate with clarity, both at home and abroad.
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