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MP Akol urges Acholi locals to embrace livestock farming instead of selling land
AMURU, August 19, 2024 – Anthony Akol, the Member of Parliament for Kilak North in Amuru district has urged locals in Acholi Subregion to embrace livestock farming when the fourth phase of…
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7th edition of the Standard Chartered Cup Futsal Tournament launched
KAMPALA, August 19, 2024 – Standard Chartered Bank has launched the 7th edition of its famous Standard Chartered Cup – Futsal Tournament at a press conference held at its headquarters at Speke…
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Mass poultry deaths in Masaka not avian related, says minister
KAMPALA, August 18, 2024 – The Agriculture ministry of Agriculture has ruled out the outbreak of a strange poultry disease in Masaka City, quelling fears sparked by the discovery of over 3,500…
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Coop Exchange launches EU base in Malta
VALLETA, August 17, 2024 – Fintech platform Coop Exchange recently launched an EU subsidiary in Malta during an event. The initiative forms part of Coop Exchange’s efforts to build a global network…
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Tayebwa orders investigation into Zoka forest destruction
KAMPALA, August 17, 2024 – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to visit Zoka Forest Reserve in Adjumani District following reports of…
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Gov’t to protect farmers as sugarcane prices fall
KAMPALA, August 16, 2024 – Government intends to support sugarcane farmers in the country to add value to their produce as a measure against price fluctuations. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and…
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Health minister says Uganda managing Mpox outbreak well
KAMPALA, August 16, 2024: The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has assured Ugandans that the outbreak of Monkeypox [ Mpox ] outbreak in the country is being managed efficiently by…
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Gov’t extends dedicated power line to Lira Hospital
LIRA, August 16, 2024 – Government has initiated the extension of a dedicated power line to Lira Regional Referral Hospital to address frequent power interruptions. The Shs 1.7 billion project, being executed…
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Stanbic reports 3.8 percent increase in total assets
KAMPALA, August 16, 2024 – Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has announced that its total assets reached Shs 9.76 trillion as of June 30, 2024, marking a 3.8 percent increase from the previous…
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WHO declares Mpox outbreak public health emergency of international concern
GENEVA, August 15, 2024 – WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC] and a growing number of countries…
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