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- November 11, 2024
In a landmark move, Uganda’s Parliament has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at revitalizing the country’s coffee industry. This development has injected new optimism among coffee farmers, processors, and exporters. Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee producer, with over 1.7 million households relying on coffee as their primary source of income. However, the
READ MOREIn a move aimed at streamlining government operations and enhancing efficiency, Uganda’s Finance Ministry has absorbed three key agencies: the Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA), the Privatization Unit, and the Non-Performing Assets Recovery Trust. This consolidation, announced in August 2024, marks a significant shift in the country’s financial landscape. Established in the early 2000s, UMRA
READ MOREThe United States has reaffirmed its ‘iron-clad commitment’ to Japan, amid shared concerns over China’s actions in the region, North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, and Russia’s involvement in Ukraine. Following defense talks in Tokyo, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of strengthening mutual capacity through collaboration. Key takeaways from the talks include: –
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