Month: November 2024

Gender-based violence: Speaker Among calls for protection of boys and men

KAMPALA, November 30, 2024 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called for the protection of boys and men against gender-based violence [GBV] in homes and society at large. “Gender-based violence…

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Gov’t looking into concerns of Abavandimwe – Nabbanja

KAMPALA, November 30, 2024 –The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has assured Parliament that government will address the concerns of Abavandimwe, a community of Ugandans of Rwandese origin. Nabbanja said that…

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IFAD launches guidebook to help Uganda, others achieve agricultural methane reduction

KAMPALA, November 29, 2024 – As global efforts to achieve a 30 percent reduction in methane emissions by 2030 gain traction, the International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] has launched a crucial…

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ICA and Fairtrade International partner to advance sustainable development and cooperative empowerment

NEW DELHI,  November 29, 2024 – The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] and Fairtrade International have announced a new Joint Partnership Declaration, marking a commitment to deepen their collaboration in support…

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Ateker Community urged to grow cashew nuts to improve livelihoods

SOROTI CITY, 29 November 2024 –  The Ateker Community has been urged to cultivate cashew nuts to enhance their livelihoods. This call was made recently by the Paramount Chief of Teso, Paul Sande…

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LoP advocates for fair sugarcane pricing

KAMPALA, November 29, 2024 – The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament [LoP] Joel Ssenyonyi has demanded that government intervene and regulate sugarcane prices in the country, saying that the current price…

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ICA Global Coop Conference concludes with New Delhi Action Agenda

NEW DELHI, November 27, 2024 – The three-day ICA Global Cooperative Conference, attended by delegates from 107 countries, concluded on Wednesday evening at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event witnessed a…

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At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury homes in Bulambuli

MBALE CITY, November 28, 2024 – More than 10 people have been killed and many others are feared dead after heavy rains caused landslides in Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda. The Uganda…

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Understaffing cripples neonatal care unit at Mbarara hospital

MBARARA CITY, November 28, 2024 – Administrators at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) have called on the Ministry of Health [MoH] to recruit additional nurses to care for the growing number of…

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Masindi Clerics urged to include message of development while preaching word of God

MASINDI, November 28, 2024 – Kampala Minister Kabuye Kyofatogabye has urged religious leaders in Masindi district to incorporate the message of development alongside the preaching of the word of God to their…

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