MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda is considering the possibility to launch direct flights to Russia, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “In the future, depending on passenger traffic, of course, as this must …
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On Dec. 19, Richard Yego, Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd., spoke to business reporters about the company’s performance in 2025 and its outlook for 2026. During the discussion, Yego provided insights into MTN Mobile Money’s growth, innovations, and ongoing efforts to expand financial inclusion across Uganda. The …
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda invites Russia to participate in joint ventures and coffee processing projects, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “Uganda is Africa’s largest coffee producer. Globally, we rank seventh, producing …
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda is interested in cooperation with Russia in the oil and gas sector, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. “Russia has extensive experience and expertise in the energy sector, …
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RWAKITURA, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a proposal to establish a second industrial park in Uganda, following a briefing from developers of the China-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni hosted a delegation led by Lucy Zhang, CEO of the park’s …
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Uganda intends to consider the possibility of abolishing visa requirements for Russian tourists in the future, head of the International Legal and Social Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda John Leonard Mugerwa told TASS. Asked whether visas for Russian tourists with …
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Uganda’s aviation sector eyes tripling passenger capacity, 300+ million liters of sustainable fuel potential, and 64 global air service pacts to propel economic ascent by 2030 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s aviation industry is charting an ambitious growth path, underpinned by major infrastructure upgrades, strategic international partnerships, and …
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In Uganda, EABL owns approximately 98.3% of Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), alongside full ownership of International Distillers Uganda (IDU) and East African Maltings Uganda Limited Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diageo PLC, the world’s largest spirits group, has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries to …
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Museveni opens Hoima City Stadium, calls for proper disposal of wastage Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and calling on residents to embrace responsible waste disposal to protect the environment. The stadium, located in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive move to stabilize a key agricultural industry, the Ugandan government has brokered a binding agreement setting a minimum price of Shs125,000 per ton of sugarcane for the Busoga region. The intervention, finalized in a high-stakes Kampala meeting on Dec. 19, directly …
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