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Masindi, Kiryandongo maize farmers trained on proper use of fertilisers
KIRYANDONGO, July 9, 2024 – Over 200 farmers in Masindi and Kiryandongo districts have been trained on the proper use of fertilisers to boost maize production. Asili Agriculture Company, based in Kiryandongo…
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Over 100 youth in Mbale join UPDF
MBALE CITY, July 9, 2024 – A total of 107 youth from Mbale district and Mbale City will join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [ UPDF ] after undergoing a recruitment exercise…
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Boosting production: Kole residents advised to form cooperatives
KOLE, July 8, 2024 – Residents of Kole district have been advised to form cooperatives to enhance production, and collective marketing of their agricultural produce. The Director of Research, Education and Advocacy,…
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Female journalists tipped on professionalism, ethics
MBARARA CITY, July 8, 2024 – Female journalists have been advised to stick to professionalism and media ethics if they are to grow their careers but also serve the public better. “As…
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Mauritania: US$ 17mln to strengthen resilience of female market gardeners
ABIDJAN July 8, 2024 – The African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a grant of US$ 17 million to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to implement the Project for Promotion of Gender-Sensitive Agricultural…
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MPs quiz UPDF bosses over launch of private security services business
KAMPALA, July 8, 2024 – Members of Parliament are unsettled that Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] runs a company that offers private security services in the country, saying it is likely to…
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Soroti Hospital officials call for infrastructure development
SOROTI CITY, July 7, 2024 – Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in a state of disrepair significantly hampering its ability to provide adequate medical services. According to Prof. Mary Margaret Ajiko, a consultant…
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World celebrates UN International Day of Cooperatives
KAMPALA, July 7, 2024 – Cooperatives in the world celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives yesterday. An annual celebration of cooperatives, the day has been observed on the first Saturday in July since…
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Second Edition of the Power and Electricity Uganda International Expo 2024 begins this week
KAMPALA July 7, 2024 – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development [MEMD], in partnership with Exhibitions & Trade Services India Limited [ETSIPL], the Uganda National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Alliance…
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Mars Wrigley collaborates with COCOBOD on early detection of CSSVD
LONDON, July 6, 2024 – Mars Wrigley, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, has announced the development of a detection kit for Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease [CSSVD]. This kit aims to facilitate…
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