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Microfinance Support Centre Launches Affordable Credit for Vendors

Microfinance Support Centre Launches Affordable Credit for Vendors

Africa-Press - Uganda. The government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at...
Inflation Steady at 3.1% in December Amid Price Hikes

Inflation Steady at 3.1% in December Amid Price Hikes

Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda’s headline inflation remained unchanged at 3.1% in the year to December 2025, reflecting mixed price movements across major expenditure categories,...
Uganda Celebrates Successful Trans-African Electric Bus Expedition

Uganda Celebrates Successful Trans-African Electric Bus Expedition

Africa-Press - Uganda. After 39 days on the open road and more than 13,600 kilometres traversed across Africa, the Grand Electric Trans-African Expedition concluded...
URA Targets Smuggling in Isingiro, Seizes Goods

URA Targets Smuggling in Isingiro, Seizes Goods

Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team has intensified efforts to combat economic sabotage, intercepting suspected smuggled goods and vehicles in Kikagati,...
Chinatown Brings Hope and Joy to Vulnerable Children

Chinatown Brings Hope and Joy to Vulnerable Children

Africa-Press - Uganda. In the true spirit sharing love and joy, China Town Uganda carried out a special donation initiative to bring hope, comfort,...
Photochromic Glasses for Screens and Sun Protection

Photochromic Glasses for Screens and Sun Protection

Africa-Press - Uganda. As screen time and outdoor exposure increase, eye care experts are increasingly recommending eyewear that protects against both digital strain and...
Tugume Urges Kapchorwa Farmers to Control Coffee Value

Tugume Urges Kapchorwa Farmers to Control Coffee Value

Africa-Press - Uganda. Inspire Africa Chief Executive Officer Tugume Nelson has called on coffee-growing communities in Kapchorwa District to treat coffee as a serious...
Museveni Approves Second Industrial Park by Tian Tang

Museveni Approves Second Industrial Park by Tian Tang

Africa-Press - Uganda. President Museveni has approved a proposal to establish a second industrial park in Uganda, following a briefing from developers of the...
MTN Momo, URA Upgrade Digital Tax Payments on 16518#

MTN Momo, URA Upgrade Digital Tax Payments on 16518#

Africa-Press - Uganda. MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited and the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have rolled out enhanced digital tax and government payment services...
Iran–Africa Trade Reaches $849 Million in Eight Months

Iran–Africa Trade Reaches $849 Million in Eight Months

Africa-Press - Uganda. Iran’s trade volume with African countries reached $849 million in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March to...