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Veterinarians launch training and exhibitions for livestock farmers
MASAKA-Veterinarians under the umbrella of Uganda Veterinary Association [UVA] have launched a series of regional training and exhibitions for livestock farmers. The President of UVA Central Chapter, Dr. Ismail Asiimwe while commissioning…
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Rakai district officials arrested over misuse of Shs 490mln
RAKAI – State House Anti-Corruption Unit [ SHACU ] officials have arrested Rakai district officials for allegedly embezzling public funds and abuse of office. Those arrested are the district works engineer, Julius…
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Health
Minister Akello investigates theft of gov’t drugs in Masaka hospital
MASAKA– The State Minister for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello has launched investigations into the alleged theft of government drugs by nurses and doctors in Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. Beatrice Akello accompanied by…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister warns boda-boda riders against lavish spending
KYOTERA– The Minister of State for Micro-finance, Haruna Kasolo has warned boda-boda cyclists against wasteful spending, urging them to instead spend more on activities that boost their incomes. Speaking at the opening…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Mutukula: Women traders want more cooperatives formed
MUTUKULA– Women traders under the Uganda Women Cross border Union have asked government to support women in forming more cooperatives at the country’s border posts. Jane Benuza, the Secretary General of Uganda…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister Kasolo challenges local gov’ts on tax revenue
KYOTERA-The Minister of State for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has advised district local governments in the country to inspire citizens to engage in government programmes such as Emyooga and Parish Development Model…
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Minister investigates Lwengo land dispute
LWENGO-The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja is to intervene in a dispute where two Ugandan groups are conflicting with an Indian, Kulsum Patel over 257 acres of land located at Kasambya…
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Agriculture
NaCORI unveils trap to catch coffee pests
MASAKA -In a bid to save coffee plantations in the Greater Masaka districts from the black coffee twig borers, the National Coffee Research Institute [ NaCORI ] has developed a bait trap,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Buddu-CBS PEWOSA trade fair attracts over 600 exhibitors
MASAKA– At least 629 exhibitors including farmers’ associations, district local governments, agricultural research institutions, financial institutions, and agri-business companies have showcased their products and services at the ongoing Buddu-CBS PEWOSA trade fair.…
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Health
Stanbic Bank donates beds and mama kits to Masaka hospital
MASAKA– As part of its corporate social responsibility, Stanbic Bank Masaka Branch has donated two delivery beds and medical mama kits worth eight million shillings to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital maternity ward.…
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