· A joint British and Indian business delegation from the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) and South Asian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) arrives in Kampala to explore manufacturing, energy and agribusiness opportunities · Visit supports Uganda’s goal of tenfold economic growth through private sector investment · UK-backed investments in Uganda now exceed £1.3 billion, with £1 billion more […]
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Busoga Tourism Culture and Heritage Minister Hon. Hellen Namutamba has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for sponsoring her Master of Laws degree at the University of East London, UK. Speaking after attaining the degree, Hon. Hellen Namutamba said she was so grateful and thankful to His Excellency for the good gesture. She also hailed her […]
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Crawley business Rainbo will deliver machinery to Uganda following a deal backed by UK Export Finance and funded by London Forfaiting Company West-Sussex business Rainbo will fulfil a major order to Uganda after securing UK Export Finance support. Machinery, vehicles and equipment for mining, transport and processing activities will be used by Ugandan construction and […]
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From yesterday, the UK has temporarily removed Global Tariff for cut flowers, with the aim of making trade with the UK easier and cheaper for growers in East Africa and beyond. Unlimited quantities of flowers can now be exported to the UK at 0% tariff, even if they transit via a third country. This is […]
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UK yesterday pledged vital life-saving assistance to East Africa to support vulnerable communities New funding will support people facing the drastic impacts of drought, conflict, food insecurity and climate change in countries across East Africa including Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya UK support will also provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan, to help address people’s urgent […]
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Kampala: The British High Commissioner to Uganda H.E. Kate Airey OBE hosted the 2021 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars back home following their successful completion of postgraduate studies in the UK. 24 future leaders from Uganda were awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in 2021. Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarship scheme and has been running […]
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Sharon Kiyimba, an 19-year-old vacist and Ngobi Marvin Innocent were crowned the Top Model winners last weekend at the show’s grand finale which took place at Mestil Hotel, Nsambya. They both beat a total of 20 contestants to walk away with the grand prize that will see Sharon representing Uganda at Top Model UK later […]
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Oligarch Vladimir Potanin, Russia’s second richest man and key supporter of the Kremlin, sanctioned Anna Tsivileva, Putin’s cousin and president of major Russian company, also sanctioned New measures ensure that oligarchs cannot use UK trusts services The UK Government on (Wednesday 29 June) announced new sanctions, hitting Putin’s inner circle. Amongst those sanctioned is Vladimir […]
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Kampala; James Heappey MP, the United Kingdom’s Minister of Armed Forces was in Kampala this week for a one day visit. This is the first time Mr Heappey has visited Uganda in his role as Minister of Armed Forces and it signals the UK’s continued commitment to the UK-Uganda security partnership and recognition of the […]
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UK launches programme of up to £35m to support negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCTFA is expected to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty, create jobs, and provide new commercial opportunities for businesses across Africa and the UK. It comes as Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of […]
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