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PDM: Minister asks farmers to invest in value addition
GULU -The Minister of State for Environment Beatrice Atim Anywar has asked farmers in northern Uganda to invest in value addition, saying it is in line with the objectives of the Parish Development Model [PDM] expected to pull 39 percent…
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Land violence in Amuru disposes widows of property rights
AMURU– Hundreds of widows from Amuru have been disposed of property rights and ownership as land violence escalates in the district, scaling down their livelihood that is derived from agricultural production. A report authored by Redeem International indicates that1038 cases…
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Gulu City approves 23 groups for national disability grant
GULU-Gulu City Council has finally approved 23 groups for the national special disability grant in the next financial year that starts on July 1, 2022. The national disability grant was made possible by an Act of Parliament to support persons…
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Adjumani district leaders ask partners to help skill refugees
ADJUMANI– Leaders of Adjumani District have called for support from the development partners to support the skilling of the youths in refugee settlements and host communities to enable the young people to employ themselves. The appeal comes at a time…
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Educationists ask Gulu University graduates to invest in agriculture
GULU – New graduates from Gulu University have been asked to take advantage of the agricultural value chains to create jobs for themselves. At least 1245 students from the various academic disciplines graduated during the university’s 17th graduation ceremony held…
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Lawlessness: Gulu city security operatives arrest criminal gangs
GULU– A joint security operation launched in Gulu city to apprehend criminal gangs has yielded positive results, with some key arrests being made, which should prevent the rise in crime rates in that city. The security operation composed of officers…
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NGO trains entrepreneurs on digital economy
GULU– Pollicy, a feminist-led civic organization focused on influencing a data culture, promoting the use of shared data platforms, building analytical capacity, and advocating for digital rights and improved data, has launched the training for entrepreneurs and innovators on digital economy.…
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Local contractors petition govt over high cost of bidding
GULU- Local contractors in Acholi Sub Region have petitioned the Directorate of Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets [PPDA] over the high cost of bids for government contracts. The concern was raised by the different engineers in a recent…
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Govt official calls for low cost housing in Gulu City
GULU- Establishing Low cost housing in Gulu City would be a good investment to cater for low-income earners, Jackie Kemigisha Kiza, the Commissioner for Urban Development in the Ministry of Local Government has said. Kemigisha said the remarks on Monday…
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Gulu City earmarks Shs 500mln for laboratory
GULU – Gulu City Council has earmarked Shs 500 million for the construction of a laboratory to test building materials as the authorities battle the use of substandard materials in the building and construction industry. The money to be used…
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