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Parliament Throws Out Energy Efficiency Bill, Demands Focus on Affordability and Access

The Parliament of Uganda has rejected the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, arguing that the proposed legislation fundamentally fails to address the country’s actual energy crises. This follows a highly charged plenary sitting on September 17, 2025, during which legislators asserted that the Bill, although well-intentioned, focuses on superficial measures such as appliance labelling […]

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Uganda Reaffirms Livestock’s Central Role in Economic Transformation at Global FAO Conference in Rome

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), led by the Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama is actively participating in the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock…

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Stanbic Bank, French Embassy Unveil Green Tech Accelerator to Drive Uganda’s Sustainable Economy

The newly launched Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator is set to be a transformative force, placing the economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) at the heart of Uganda’s sustainable development agenda. This two-year initiative, a strategic partnership between Stanbic…

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Dei BioPharma Takes Bold Steps to Transform Africa’s Pharmaceutical Independence with Vital Medicines

Dei BioPharma has unveiled its next bold phase, announcing the commencement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Matugga, on the outskirts of  Kampala city. This massive undertaking, unveiled over the weekend by Dr. Mathias Magoola,…

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PAU Emergency Drill Exposes Major Flaws in Uganda’s Oil Sector Preparedness, Need for Urgent Action

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) conducted a large-scale emergency response drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District, critically assessing the country’s preparedness for potential disasters in the emerging oil and gas sector.…

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Finland, African Development Bank Join Forces to Fuel Africa’s Digital and Sustainable Future

In a significant move to deepen economic cooperation, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, has announced that Finnish companies are ready to partner with African nations in key strategic sectors. The announcement, made on Wednesday, September 24,…

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EACOP and Buganda Kingdom Partner to Drive Sustainable Development in Uganda’s Oil Sector

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Buganda Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to strengthen collaboration on environmental conservation and community development. This partnership, which focuses on tree growing and…

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