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President Museveni tours one a farm for one of the Parish Development Model beneficiaries.

MIKE SSEGAWA: Museveni’s PDM Tour; A Journey of Connection with the Common Ugandan

A Leader Among the People As the sun dipped below the horizon on July 14, 2025, President Yoweri Museveni entered Kampala, marking the grand finale of his nationwide Parish Development Model (PDM)

July 15, 2025

Agriculture & Agro-industry·Thought Leadership

Agribusiness SMEs and cassava farmers from Arua District who benefited from value addition training under the Postbank Agri-SME Skills Development Programme. Postbank's loan book growth has been as a result of such training initiatives.

PostBank reports 24% Growth in Agribusiness Loan Book

PostBank Uganda has recorded a 24% growth in its agribusiness loan book between 2023 and 2024, reflecting the bank’s robust commitment to transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This growth is a testament to

April 24, 2025

Agriculture & Agro-industry·Banking & Financial Services·News & Analysis

Dan Komakech, Blencowe's public and community relations officer holding a graphite stone at the Orom- Cross graphite mining area. Blencowe is set to begin mining operations next year .

INVESTIGATION: Mad rush for graphite in Kitgum District- an economic blessing or another resource curse?

In the previously war-ravaged and tightly knit community of Locomo in Kitgum District, the local clan has a saying: “The land belongs to the dead, it is under the care of the

December 20, 2024

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John Meshak Rotich, Country Lead, Yara East Africa.

Q&A: John Rotich on Yara East Africa’s Strategic Mission to Revolutionise Farming and Empower Communities

In Uganda, agriculture is the leading employer of the country’s largest labour force. In FY 2022/23, agriculture accounted for about 24% of GDP and 35% of export earnings. The Uganda Bureau of

October 28, 2024

Agriculture & Agro-industry·CEO Perspectives·Company News·East Africa