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Gov’t signs fertiliser deal to boost crop yields across country
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Itracom Fertilizers to enhance crop…
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Construction of Shs 94bln water dam launched in Kotido to boost drought resilience
KOTIDO, September 16, 2025 — To improve water accessibility and resilience against droughts, the Ministry of Water and Environment [MWE] has officially commenced the construction of a massive three billion-litre dam at…
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High-yielding sunflower variety reintroduced in Lango to boost production
LIRA CITY, September 16, 2025 – Syova Seed [U] Limited has reintroduced the Agsun 8251 sunflower seed variety in the Lango sub-region as part of efforts to revitalise sunflower production, one of…
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System errors derailing access to PDM funds in Soroti City
SOROTI CITY, September 16, 2025 – The Soroti City Commercial Officer, George William Tukei, has revealed that several residents have been unable to access funds under the government’s Parish Development Model [PDM]…
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Shadow minister criticises govt over pollution crisis in Lake Bunyonyi
KAMPALA, September 16, 2025 — Legislators have called for urgent and robust measures to protect Lake Bunyonyi, following growing concerns over pollution. The Shadow Minister for Water and Environment, Christine Kaaya, also…
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Minister decries low uptake of PDM funds among PWDs and older persons
LIRA, September 15, 2025 – The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has raised concerns over the low uptake of funds allocated to Persons with Disabilities [PWDs] and older…
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The World Social Summit Political Declaration, to be adopted in Doha, reaffirms the role of cooperatives in sustainable and inclusive development
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has welcomed the Doha Political Declaration agreed by consensus through an intergovernmental negotiating process that took place at the United Nations in…
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Climate change: Makerere researchers establish Living Labs in rural communities
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Makerere University has stepped up its efforts to combat climate change by empowering rural communities to better understand and respond to the environmental challenges they face. As…
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National Cooperative Conference 2025 set for this week
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni is expected to grace the National Cooperative Conference 2025, organised by the Uganda Cooperative Alliance [UCA]. The high-level event will take place on Thursday…
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Uganda’s public debt reaches Shs 116trn but remains sustainable, says minister
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has reassured Ugandans that the country’s rising public debt remains sustainable, despite growing concerns over increased government borrowing. Speaking on Thursday at the…
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