Month: January 2023

Urban Rajah’s Indian street food inspired wraps secure Co-op listing

LONDON-Buroti wraps from Urban Rajah have launched in selected Co-op stores after the Berkshire-based food entrepreneur secured support through the convenience retailer’s accelerated support scheme for innovative and values-led smaller-scale suppliers. The…

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Lira Taxi Operators Emyooga SACCO on growth path

LIRA-Members of Lira Taxi Operators Emyooga SACCO in Lira City are reaping big from their transportation business and expect to grow as business booms. The SACCO’s business came to life after government…

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Bad weather leaves members of Paimol Cooperative Society upset

AGAGO – Members of Paimol Cooperative Society in Agago district have had a setback in their agricultural production, having been affected by the harsh weather last year. They said the late rains…

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Shs 14mln recovered as Pallisa district officials are probed over extortion of job seekers

PALLISA- Police in Pallisa are investigating members of the District Service Commission [DSC], technical staff, and politicians over allegations of corruption and extorting staff in the recruitment process. The Resident District Commissioner…

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Katakwi hospital aided with medical supplies

KATAKWI– A donation of medical equipment valued at Shs 285 million has excited patients and health workers at Katakwi General Hospital in Katakwi district. The medical items which include; 54 modern beds,…

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Govt donates 13 tractors to farmers in Bunyoro

KAKUMKIRO-Farmers in Bunyoro Sub-region have a reason to smile after they received 13 tractors from the government to engage in commercial agriculture. The 13 tractors are part of the mechanisation machinery, which…

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Financial literacy: Speaker Among urges leaders to train locals

KATAKWI– Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has urged political leaders to train communities in financial literacy if the dream to achieve an economically transformed Uganda is to be achieved. Among made the…

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Minister Ogwang launches fundraising drive for women SACCOs

KATAKWI – The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang last weekend launched a fundraising drive for women SACCOs in Ngaraim County, Katakwi district, saying it will help them fight household poverty.…

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Leaders ask Museveni to intervene in Kikuube land row

KIKUUBE– Leaders in Kikuube district have asked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to resettle more than 1,000 people who have since February last year pitched camp at the offices of the Kikuube resident…

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Mbale MP uses own money to construct local road

MBALE– The Mbale Northern City Division Member of Parliament, Seth Wambede Kizangi days ago launched the construction of Lwaso road to ease transportation in the area. The road works are expected to…

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