September 7, 2026
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Finance minister announces UGX 176 billion line of credit
The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, has announced a Shs.176 billion line of credit aimed at supporting large-scale commercial farmers. Loans under the scheme will be disbursed through government-backed financial institutions, with the government covering an annual interest component of Shs.40 billion. The initiative seeks to address the capital shortages in agriculture, a sector often deemed […]
Government to begin registering coffee farmers to meet deforestation-free standards
Starting next week, the government will begin registering coffee farmers as part of efforts to comply with the EU’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, which includes deforestation-free regulations. This registration is aimed at ensuring that Ugandan coffee farmers are traceable and can maintain access to the EU market. The EU is one of Uganda’s largest export […]
