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Development
Kabarole residents demand answers on stalled agro-industrial park
KABAROLE -Kabarole district residents are demanding answers from their leaders over the stalled agro-industrial park that was launched in 2018 by Gen. Salim Saleh, the Operation Wealth Creation [OWC] national coordinator. Construction…
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Development
Kasese farmers count losses as stray elephants invade farms
KASESE – Farmers in Kasese district are counting losses after stray elephants destroyed more than 20 acres of crops over the weekend. The elephants which strayed from the nearby Queen Elizabeth National…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Bunyangabu: Museveni cautions govt officials over mishandling PDM funds
BUNYANGABU – President Museveni has cautioned government officials over mishandling Parish Development Model [ PDM ] funds, saying the money is meant to facilitate the poor households in the country to get…
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Health
Kamwenge residents benefit from Shs 4.7bln clean water project
KAMWENGE– The Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with Water for People, [a non-governmental organisation ] has extended safe and clean water to 10 villages in Kamwenge district. 10 villages which…
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Agriculture
Govt donates tractor to Kasese farmers
KASESE-Farmers subscribing to Bukonzo County Association for Development in Mpondwe town council, Kasese district are excited after receiving a tractor from government to boost their agricultural production through mechanisation. While handing over…
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Agriculture
UPU graduates asked to embrace agriculture
FORT PORTAL – The Uganda Pentecostal University [UPU] chancellor Maggie Kigozi has urged graduates to be innovative and embrace agriculture, saying the sector offers opportunities that can improve their livelihoods. The Kigozi…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Fort Portal boda boda association launches safety App
Fort portal – The Fort Portal City Boda Boda Association has launched the Super Boda App to improve the safety of boda boda riders and their customers. While launching the Supper Boda App,…
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News
Farmers urged to grow Hass avocado and macadamia
KYENJOJO-Farmers in Rwenzori Sub-region and Uganda at large have been urged to embrace growing of Hass avocado and macadamia to improve on their household incomes. Government through National Agricultural Advisory Services [NAADS]…
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Health
NDA closes 70 illegal drug outlets in Rwenzori
FORT PORTAL – The National Drug Authority [NDA] has closed 70 drug outlets in Rwenzori Sub-region for operating illegally and impounded 140 boxes of assorted medicines worth Shs 40 million. The NDA…
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Health
NDA partners with Tooro Kingdom to curb misuse of drugs
FORT PORTAL-The National Drug Authority [NDA] and Tooro Kingdom have joined hands to create awareness about the safe use of drugs by those living in the kingdom. The NDA chairperson, Dr. Medard…
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