Dorothy Nakaweesi
Journalist at Daily Monitor
Media, Communication and PR, In Went (DED-GIZ) Fellow, FK Fellow, ICJF Fellow
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6 days ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
The electricity sub-sector forms a solid bulk of Uganda’s export earnings, contributing some incremental returns and providing a good buffer for a sector that has, over the years, produced more than what can be consumed internally. Data from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) shows that by the end of the second half of 2024, Uganda’s installed capacity stood at 2,048.1 megawatts, a 63.7 percent rise from 1,251 megawatts in 2019.
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1 week ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
What you need to know:In March, the price of coffee on the international market was $5.15, at least $1.88 or 63.49 percent higher than the $3.27 per kilogramme earned in March 2024 The coffee numbers continue to read right, grossing good returns from value and volumes. Coffee, according to data from Bank of Uganda, currently forms a share of at least 14.4 percent of Uganda’s export earnings.
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1 week ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
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2 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
Fisheries private sector players and other stakeholders are in final regulation review to fix the gaps, which if implemented in the new Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2023 might save the country $1.5 billion (Shs5.5trillion) lost to illegal fishing. Stakeholders in the fisheries sector have converged to review seven draft regulations aimed at operationalising the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act of 2023.
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2 weeks ago |
monitor.co.ug | Dorothy Nakaweesi
Uganda’s cocoa bean exports have hit a record high, earning $68.7 million (Shs254 billion) in February 2025, in a significant boost to the country's economy. According to the latest report from the Bank of Uganda, this represents a 42 percent increase in cumulative revenue for the 2024-2025 period. This remarkable performance marks a major milestone for Uganda’s cocoa industry, which has been steadily growing in recent years.
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