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    Gov’t Reduces GROW Loan Interest Rates to Boost Women Entrepreneurs

    The GROW loan project is a five-year program set to end in December 2027. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is a Government of Uganda Project, funded by the World Bank, implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in all districts, municipalities, and cities.

    Budaka Girl, 20 Starts Skilling Centre After Graduating from Bukedi Zonal Industrial Hub

    Bukedi Zonal Training Hub is currently training over 200 youths to acquire skills in carpentry and joinery, building and construction, hairdressing, tailoring and fashion design, shoe making, bakery, and metal fabrication.

    Uganda Joining BRICS Creates New Economic Pathway

    The BRICS poses as the epitome of Uganda’s independence, and through the set of reforms to introduce a new gold-banked currency, Uganda holds leverage since it baskets vast natural resources, specifically gold, uranium, oil, and many others, which makes it a valuable member of the BRICS.

    Police Launch Investigation into Kalerwe Market Fire

    Police data shows that nearly 40% of fire incidents in markets are attributed to unauthorized or poorly maintained electrical installations, a factor commonly seen in informal trade environments.

    Peace Rugambwa: A Mafia Who Stole over UGX 500m from the Poor in Rukungiri 

    Rugambwa, previously seen and perceived as powerful and well-connected, has now lost the trust and credibility of her executive members, members of the Rukungiri community, and Kigezi at large. In a meeting that sat on Wednesday, November 4, 2024, in Rukungiri, 80% of executive committee members, led by Julius Kahigyiriza, a founding member of Boona Bageigahare, asked her to either hide from the Presidential directives or never to return to Rukungiri District.

    Bamboo Uganda to Unlock Sustainable Innovation in Bamboo Industry

    Bamboo is often referred to as "green gold" due to its rapid growth, sustainability, and versatility. As one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, bamboo can be harvested in just 5-7 years, making it a renewable resource that significantly contributes to reducing deforestation and soil erosion.

    Empowering Serere District Youth through Vanilla Farming

    Uganda produces between 250 tons and 300 tons of cured vanilla beans annually. In 2021, the country exported 189.180 tons of cured vanilla valued at $21.55 million (about UGX 81 billion) according to Bank of Uganda statistics for 2023, placing her in the 2nd position in Africa.

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