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Uganda turns to Greek firm in push to revive cotton production
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Uganda turns to Greek firm in push to revive cotton production

Uganda seeks Greek investment to revive cotton production, expand textile manufacturing and reduce raw cotton exports as output falls sharply.

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Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Summit
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Uganda and Kenya sign three deals to boost tourism, trade and investment  

Uganda-Kenya tourism deals aim to grow visitor numbers, trade and investment through three agreements signed in Mombasa in October.

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Uganda-EU Partnership Dialogue
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EU pledges $56 million to boost Uganda’s tourism and conservation

EU commits $56 million to Uganda tourism and conservation as both sides pursue trade, investment and higher-value exports.

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Solarise Africa
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Solarise Africa secures $1.1 million to expand into Uganda and Zambia

Solarise Africa Uganda Zambia expansion gets a €2 million ($2.2 million) boost to bring solar power and battery storage to businesses.

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Ugandan billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia
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Ugandan billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia buys prime Old Mutual Kampala asset

Sudhir Ruparelia acquires Old Mutual’s UAP Insurance Building on Kimathi Avenue, expanding his Kampala property portfolio.

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Lake Bunyoyi
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10 best places to visit in Uganda

Uganda offers gorilla trekking, wildlife safaris, scenic lakes, mountain hikes and cultural attractions across 10 destinations for travelers to explore.

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Ugandan businessman Charles Mbire.
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Ugandan businessman Charles Mbire’s MTN Uganda stake tops $100 million

Charles Mbire’s MTN Uganda stake tops $100 million as shares gain nearly 40 percent in 2026, boosting the market value of his investment.

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Citibank
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Uganda seeks up to $242 million from Citibank for infrastructure projects

Uganda seeks a $242 million Citibank loan to upgrade major roads in the east as rising debt-service costs put pressure on government finances.

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MTN Uganda’s half-year profit rises 37.7% to $99 million on data, fintech growth

MTN Uganda’s profit rose 37.7% to $99 million in the first half of 2026, driven by growth in data, fintech revenue and its customer base.

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Tanzania plans gas pipelines to supply Uganda, Kenya with natural gas
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Tanzania plans gas pipelines to supply Uganda, Kenya with natural gas

Tanzania plans a natural gas pipeline to Uganda and Kenya, strengthening East Africa's energy security and expanding regional gas trade.

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Uganda secures AfDB funding to expand Arua Airport
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Uganda lands $179 million AfDB funding to expand Arua Airport

Uganda secures AfDB funding to expand Arua Airport, boosting trade, jobs, and regional air connectivity in East Africa.

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$650 million AfDB boost puts Uganda Rail project back on track
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$650 million AfDB boost puts Uganda Rail project back on track

AfDB backs Uganda’s $650 million railway project, reviving Malaba-Kampala SGR to boost trade and regional connectivity.

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