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28 October 2026, 8:28 pm
STAR project supports agribusiness development in northern Uganda
By Geoffrey Okwong The STAR project, implemented by World Vision Uganda, is supporting agribusiness development and efforts to improve livelihoods among communities in northern and northeastern Uganda through business training, market linkages and support to local enterprises. The project was…
26 October 2026, 10:28 pm
Blessed Organic training boosts women’s livelihoods, family relations in A…
By Geoffrey Okwong Women belonging to Yaa Ber Group in Agago District say training and market support provided through Blessed Organic have helped them reduce shea nut losses, generate income, support their children’s education and improve relationships within their households.…
26 October 2026, 9:49 pm
Pader Shea seeks certification, machinery to expand markets and empower women
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Shea Butter and Agro-processing Cooperative Society is seeking product certification and modern processing machinery to increase production, expand its export market and improve the livelihoods of its members. The appeal was made recently during an engagement…
23 October 2026, 10:26 am
Kitgum business community raises concern over high-interest loans
By Otim Moses The business community in Kitgum District has appealed to the government to intervene over high-interest loans that are crippling small businesses and forcing residents to leave town for villages. The concern was raised during a community baraza…
22 October 2026, 11:16 am
Kanyomozi’s story of breaking taboos and building businesses
By Flora Aduk On this episode of Her Story 256, we speak to Kanyomozi Rabwoni, Social Impact Leader at Yambi Community Outreach, Founder of Oboniire and Amaka Interiors. She shares insights on menstrual health, period poverty, and building purpose-driven businesses…
8 October 2026, 11:47 am
Gulu vendors protest shs 300 toilet fee, poor sanitation
By Ekel Bonny Daniel. Vendors at Gulu Main Market have called on Gulu City authorities to improve sanitation and reconsider the 300-shilling fee charged per entry at the market’s public toilets. The concerns were raised during a recent Baraza organized…
24 September 2026, 10:15 am
Pearl Bank offers 1% loans to Amolatar savings groups
By Odur Alphonce More than 500 Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) groups from the 16 subcounties and town councils in Amolatar district are set to benefit from loans offered by Pearl Bank at an interest rate of just one…
22 September 2026, 8:42 pm
Pride bank and interswitch partner to expand convenient and accessible banking f…
By Frank Oyugi Kampala, Uganda 23 September 2026 – Pride Bank has officially launched its strategic partnership with Interswitch, marking a significant step in expanding access to convenient, secure and affordable banking services for customers across Uganda. The partnership brings…
18 September 2026, 5:30 pm
KCB Bank, government partner to boost Uganda’s mining sector
By Frank Oyugi Kampala, Uganda — 16 September 2026: KCB Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to driving sustainable industrialisation and economic growth through its participation as a Diamond Sponsor in the upcoming 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference 2026, scheduled…
8 September 2026, 11:20 pm
Insurance access gets a boost in Northern Uganda
By Daniel Omuge Limited access to insurance and financial planning services in Northern Uganda is coming under fresh attention following the opening of a Prudential regional office in Gulu City. The office, situated at Stanbic Bank Gulu Branch, was officially…