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by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

MOGO Uganda partners with Airtel to offer affordable smartphone loans, providing access to Tecno, Infinix, and itel devices with flexible...

Umeme Limited accepts $118 million buyout offer from Uganda government, despite initially expecting $234 million, and plans to appeal decision.

Umeme Says Uganda’s $118M Buyout Offer Too Low

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

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Umeme disputes buyout with Ugandan government KAMPALA, Uganda — Umeme Limited announced Monday it is disputing the amount the Ugandan...

Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkiye.

4th ANTALYA DIPLOMACY FORUM: Uganda pushes for unified African market to unlock economic potential

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Uganda's MFA Gen. Jeje Odongo shared key strategies and challenges for continental integration during a prominent panel at the Antalya...

The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent repairs on the Namanve embankment. The URC confirms the line is safe and services will restart, providing relief for daily commuters.

Kampala-Mukono train service to resume Monday after repairs

by MUSA MBOGO | REPORTER

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The Kampala-Mukono passenger train service in Uganda will resume on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief suspension for urgent...

Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, examines the diverse offerings at the agribusiness expo, highlighting the government's commitment to supporting agricultural innovation and trade.

Farmer-managed grain centers poised to enhance regional commerce

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Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, examines the diverse offerings at the agribusiness expo, highlighting the government's...

Vivo Energy rewards 30 drivers in fuel campaign

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Vivo Energy Uganda on Friday awarded 30 winners in its ongoing Shell FuelSave Diesel "Omunene W' ekubbo"...

Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She encouraged the company to minimize outages and ensure a smooth transition.

Museveni’s Electricity Vision: Uganda’s Power Sector Surge Celebrated by Leaders

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

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Minister Nankabirwa emphasized the need for Umeme to "finish strong" as the company's concession ends on April 1, 2025. She...

Sylvia Mulinge, the MTN Uganda's Chief Executive Officer engaging with passengers at the New Taxi Park at the launch of the new Kabode Supa

MTN Uganda launches affordable Kabode Supa Smartphone with flexible payment plan

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Sylvia Mulinge, the MTN Uganda's Chief Executive Officer engaging with passengers at the New Taxi Park at the launch of...

Airtel Uganda invests in Soroti's digital future by launching five new network sites to bridge the connectivity gap and support economic growth in the Teso region.

Airtel expands 4G network in soroti region

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Airtel Uganda invests in Soroti's digital future by launching five new network sites to bridge the connectivity gap and support...

Stanbic Bank partners with Opportunity International to provide financial literacy training for school administrators in Kampala, covering risk management, taxation, and governance.

Stanbic Bank Trains Kampala School Heads in Financial Management