Dr. Francisca Akala Appointed World Bank Country Manager for Uganda

Nigerian health expert Dr. Ayo Akala is the new World Bank Country Manager for Uganda, leading 18 active projects in ...

Uganda's Ministry of Lands has delivered over 57,000 freehold titles in nine districts as part of a World Bank-supported program, with plans to issue 300,000 more to boost land security and curb disputes.

Government Distributes Over 57,000 Free Land Titles to Residents

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

10/07/2025

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Uganda's Ministry of Lands has delivered over 57,000 freehold titles in nine districts as part of a World Bank-supported program, ...

Kasaija said that a small section of the road Mityana – Mubende Road is in a bad state adding that a delay in disbursement of funds to the contractor affected the contractor’s ability to complete the road in time.

Uganda Imposes Stricter Rules for Road Construction Bids

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26/05/2025

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Uganda's government now requires road contractors to complete 75% of current projects before bidding on new ones, aiming to combat ...

GROW Project Extends Tailored Opportunities to Muslim Women and Refugees in Uganda

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

26/05/2025

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Gender Minister Betty Amongi KAMPALA, Uganda — The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project, a significant ...

Rusumo Hydroelectric Plant: Powering Progress and Transforming Communities Along the Kagera River

The Rusumo Effect: Transforming Ngara through Health, Education, Water, and Livelihoods

by SHARON MUZAKI ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE JOURNALIST

11/05/2025

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Map of Ngara District, © NordNordWest, ...

A total of Shs592.08 billion has been allocated to address Kampala's perennial woes of flooding, traffic congestion, and poor road networks

Contractors Abandon Uganda Roads Over UGX 1.35 Trillion in Arrears

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06/05/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Road construction projects across Uganda have stalled as contractors abandoned sites due to about 1.351 trillion shillings ...

Burkina Faso's young President Ibrahim Traoré is implementing ambitious reforms focused on national resources and self-reliance, potentially driving significant economic growth and development for the nation.

How President Ibrahim Traoré’s ambitious vision is driving Burkina Faso’s economic growth push

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/04/2025

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Burkina Faso's young President Ibrahim Traoré is implementing ambitious reforms focused on national resources and self-reliance, potentially driving significant economic ...

EU Ambassador to Uganda Jan Sadek affirmed the forum's role as a catalyst for action and innovation, highlighting the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package's allocation of EUR 150 billion to Africa between 2021 and 2027 to support sustainable development.

Kampala hosts global gathering on Africa’s decentralized renewable energy future

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

17/04/2025

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EU Ambassador to Uganda Jan Sadek affirmed the forum's role as a catalyst for action and innovation, highlighting the EU-Africa ...

President Museveni asserts Uganda achieved 6% growth despite international pressure, claiming 'The West TRIED TO CRUSH US!'

THE WEST TRIED TO CRUSH US! Museveni Uganda’s SHOCKING 6% growth proves haters WRONG!

by Musa Mbogo | Reporter

10/04/2025

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President Museveni asserts Uganda achieved 6% growth despite international pressure, claiming 'The West TRIED TO CRUSH US!' Kampala, Uganda — President ...

ATIDI Helps Strengthen Benin’s Fiscal Resilience with Second-Loss Guarantee for Deutsche Bank’s EUR507.5 Million Loan

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

07/04/2025

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Port of Cotonou The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) supported the Republic of Benin's latest financing transaction, providing ...

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