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Keep up with the latest news and current affairs from Uganda and East Africa. Postdator News brings you timely, relevant coverage of the events, decisions, and developments shaping the region, from politics and governance to society and everyday life. Our newsroom reports the stories as they happen and puts them in context, giving readers a clear and trustworthy picture of what is going on across Uganda, the wider region, and the world beyond.
Finance Minister Sets Reform-Driven Agenda Targeting $500bn Economy
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has unveiled a reform-driven agenda focused on fiscal discipline, domestic revenue mobilization, wealth creation, and Uganda’s push toward a...
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Uganda Takes Centre Stage at Europe’s Biggest Coffee Event
Uganda has been selected as the official Portrait Country for the 2026 World of Coffee Expo in Brussels, placing Africa’s leading coffee exporter...
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MIIC LAUNCHES STARTUP HATCH 1.0 BOOTCAMP TO ACCELERATE UGANDA’S NEXT GENERATION OF MARKET-READY VENTURES
The Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre (MIIC) has launched Startup Hatch 1.0, an intensive 3-day bootcamp that kicks off an 8-week incubation sprint...
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Stanbic, Prudential Expand Health Insurance Cover as Uganda Battles Low Insurance Uptake
Stanbic Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have expanded their Medi-Protect health insurance with higher coverage, broader benefits, and a new UGX 350,000 inpatient-only...
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Ministry of Finance Reveals How Uganda’s Borrowed Funds Have Been Invested Over the Last Decade
The Ministry of Finance reveals how Uganda invested USD 34.86B in borrowed funds over 10 years. 31.1% to transport, 19.3% to energy. Debt-to-GDP...
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Uganda Targets 10.2% Growth as Oil, Exports and Private Investment Drive Shs84.39 Trillion National Budget
Uganda unveiled Shs84.39 trillion National Budget for Financial Year 2026/27 targeting 10.2% growth. Oil production, exports ($18.04B), private investment & industrialization drive economic...
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Uganda Coffee Sector Boost: Shs700bn Solar Irrigation Project Approved by Parliament
Parliament approved Shs700 billion (EUR 168.9M) irrigation project for Uganda's coffee sector. 427 solar-powered systems across 126 districts will boost yields, combat climate...
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NSSF Smartlife Flexi Brings Smart Savings to Makindye Retailers
NSSF partners with NBL & MTN MoMo Uganda at GRIT programme to introduce Smartlife Flexi, a voluntary savings product for informal sector retailers...
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