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International Trade Centre
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Avocado sector platform in Uganda to propel growth and unlock global market opportunities

Public and private stakeholders in Uganda have validated a three-year roadmap to strengthen the avocado sector that will improve productivity, value addition, and export readiness

Key public and private sector stakeholders convened in Kampala to validate the national avocado sector roadmap and action plan for the next three years.  The milestone marks the culmination of a series of collaborative efforts led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), with support from the…

Energy Capital & Power

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African Mining Week 2025 to Feature Women in Leadership Forum

African Mining Week 2025 will spotlight gender inclusivity and the role of women in driving Africa’s mining transformation

As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 – taking place from October 1–3 in Cape Town – will host a dedicated Women in Leadership Forum. This platform will bring together female leaders from across the mining value…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda |

Uganda: Finance Ministry makes concessions on budget

The ministry accommodated Shs3.98 trillion in response to Parliament’s recommendations to the draft National Budget for Financial Year 2025/26

The Ministry of Finance has made key concessions to Parliament’s budget demands, marking a shift in tone after last year’s heated disagreements between lawmakers and the Executive over funding priorities. The ministry accommodated Shs3.98 trillion in response to Parliament’s recommendations to the draft National Budget for Financial Year 2025/26. However,…

Bureau Veritas

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Bureau Veritas Uganda Achieves the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) Accreditation, Strengthening Global Trade Credentials in Agricultural Commodities

As a GAFTA-approved superintendent, Bureau Veritas Uganda now meets and upholds the highest standards required by one of the most respected international trade bodies in the grain and feed sector

Bureau Veritas Uganda (www.BureauVeritas.ug) is pleased to announce that it has officially been accredited as an Approved Superintendent by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) following a stringent assessment and audit process concluded in February 2025. This achievement certifies Bureau Veritas Uganda as a trusted service provider for inspections,…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Commends Uganda’s Leadership in Ending Eighth Ebola Outbreak

Since the last reported case on 2 March 2025 and the discharge of the final patient from the treatment centre on 14 March 2025, the country has recorded no new infections for 42 consecutive days

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) commends the Republic of Uganda for officially declaring the end of its eighth outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD). Since the last reported case on 2 March 2025 and the discharge of the final patient from the treatment centre…

WHO Regional Office for Africa
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The end of Ebola outbreak in Uganda demonstrates World Health Organization (WHO)’s value in controlling and stopping diseases

With the international imperative to prevent cross-border transmission, health workers were rapidly reoriented, thermal scanners were deployed, and screening protocols were enforced at 13 key entry points, especially at Entebbe International Airport

Uganda has officially declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, which was confirmed on 30 January 2025 by Uganda’s Ministry of Health. The outbreak infected 14 people, two of whom were probable (not confirmed by laboratory tests) and caused four deaths (including two probable).  Disease outbreaks, such as Ebola,…

World Health Organization - Uganda
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Uganda declares end of Ebola outbreak

The country’s long-standing experience in managing outbreaks enabled a fast, coordinated, and effective response

Uganda today declared the end of the Ebola disease outbreak, less than three months after the virus was confirmed in the capital Kampala. During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed and two probable, occurred. Ten people…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Tourism Takes Centre Stage at the Pearl of Africa Trade Expo in Malasyia

According to Uzaidi- tourism need key partners to tap into the new currency of travel which scales up local experiences

Malaysia and ASEAN investors attending the Pearl of Africa Trade and tourism expo have expressed a strong desire to explore deeper collaborations with their Ugandan counterparts in the same sector so as to realise the target of over 5000 tourists exchanged by 2026. Speaker after speaker urged tourism sector players…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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President Museveni welcomes newly elected African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to Uganda

President Museveni emphasized the need to tackle the root causes of conflict in Somalia, particularly identity-based politics and tribalism, which have undermined the establishment of a stable national army

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the newly elected Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, at State House Entebbe. During a meeting, President Museveni extended his heartfelt congratulations and reaffirmed Uganda’s continued support to the African Union’s vision and mission. H.E Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda Pearl of Africatrade Expo Opens in Malaysia

Uganda permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, guarantees repatriation of profits, and offers tax holidays, customs exemptions, and infrastructure support for priority areas

The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with Uganda set on securing trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years. A high powered delegation led by the Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaija, comprises Energy Minister Hon. Ruth…