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Nwoya farmers worried as stray cattle invade farms
NWOYA-Several farmers in Anaka, Lungulu and Got Apwoyo sub-counties in Nwoya district are concerned over the herdsmen who failed to control their cattle, resulting in the destruction of crops on the farms.…
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Field epidemiology graduates to boost fight against animal diseases
KAMPALA-The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [FAO] recently passed out the third cohort of veterinarians who successfully completed the In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training [ISAVET] to fight animal diseases.…
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Tooro Kingdom: Premier calls for unity among subjects
FORT PORTAL-The newly appointed Prime Minister of Tooro Kingdom, Steven Kiyingi has called on the subjects to unite if the kingdom is to develop. Kiyingi’s recent appointment by King Oyo has left…
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33, 000 diagnosed with cancer every year in Uganda
KAMPALA– 33, 000 Ugandans are diagnosed with cancer every year, according to Uganda Cancer Institute [UCI], which warns that 21, 300 of the total number of patients diagnosed with the disease die…
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Police: Minister wants better houses for officers
TORORO- The Minister of State for Disability, Hellen Asamo has appealed to the Uganda Police Force [UPF]administration to provide better houses for its officers in recognition of the duties they perform. The…
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Uganda’s debt distress stresses MPs
KAMPALA– Parliament has asked government to develop mechanisms that will ensure the country returns to a low risk of debt distress. During plenary on Tuesday, MPs approved two reports of the Committee…
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Bunyoro sect wants its book used in teaching learners in schools
KAGADI– The new leader of the religious sect, Faith of Unity Movement, Omukwenda Akugizibwe Bisaka wants its book to be included among those being used to teach faith in schools, especially in…
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Co-op Group gets lady CEO
LONDON – The Co-op recently announced Shirine Khoury-Haq as its Group CEO. Commenting, Allan Leighton, Chair of Co-op said; “I’m delighted that Shirine has accepted the invitation to lead and develop our…
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Otuke residents demand Shs 1.9bln for lost land
At least 56 people in Adwari town council in Otuke district are demanding compensation of Shs 1.9 billion for 341 acres of land housing Adwari Secondary School. The claimants led by Grace…
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Acholi cooperators tipped on climate smart agriculture
Cooperators in the Acholi sub-region have been advised to embark on climate smart agriculture that is geared towards protecting the environment. The advice comes at a time when many farmers are crying…
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