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Grain Sector Stakeholders Push for Structured Trade, Financing and Regional Market Access

KAMPALA — Grain sector stakeholders have called for stronger partnerships, affordable financing and improved compliance with quality standards to make Uganda’s grain trade more competitive in regional and international markets. The call was made during a networking reception organised by the East African Grain Council (EAGC) at Hotel Africana in Kampala on Thursday, bringing together […] The post Grain Sector Stakeho

SoftPower News · 24 Jul 2026

Dangote’s proposed Kenya refinery tests a new blueprint for African industrialisation

The proposed refinery in Lamu is the company’s first effort to export the industrial model behind its Lagos refinery, potentially providing a blueprint for replicating large-scale African industrial projects across multiple countries. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Dangote Industries is attempting to replicate the industrial model behind its Lagos mega-refinery outside Nigeria. According … The post Dangote’s proposed

The Independent Uganda · 24 Jul 2026

Onesmus Mugyenyi: Uganda Isn't Losing Forests Because We Lack Laws—We're Losing Them Because Governance Is Failing

Uganda has made significant progress in developing environmental laws and policies, yet forest loss continues at an alarming rate. ACODE Deputy Executive Director Onesmus Mugyenyi speaks to Joshua Kagoro about corruption, climate justice, community exclusion, refugee pressures and why strengthening governance—not creating more laws—is the key to protecting Uganda's forests.

Nile Post · 24 Jul 2026

Why more Ugandans are turning to local products on supermarket shelves

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On any given day, supermarkets across Kampala tell a story of changing consumer habits. Shopping trolleys move through busy aisles as families buy their weekly essentials, professionals pick up convenient meals after work, and students compare prices of snacks and household items. For years, imported brands dominated many supermarket shelves, … The post Why more Ugandans are turnin

The Independent Uganda · 24 Jul 2026