Africa
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Ker Kwaro Acholi wants local leaders oriented on the Parish Development Model program
ACHOLI – Ker Kwaro Acholi (KKA), the Acholi Cultural Institution has appealed to the government to consider orienting local leaders if the Parish Development Model (PDM) is to succeed in the region.…
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Kikuube RDC orders the arrest of police officers for acting unprofessionally
KIKUUBE – Several police officers in Kikuube district are in trouble over corruption and failure to carry out their duties professionally. The accused police officers are; the Officer in-Charge (OC) of Kyarushesha…
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Cancer experts appeal for regional children cancer centers
UGANDA – Cancer experts are appealing for regional children cancer centers in the country. Currently, the only cancer treatment center for children is at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Dr Fadhil Geriga, a…
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Delayed compensation by Chinese company worries Thidwer Community
NEBBI – The community of Thidwer village, in Olago parish, Padwot sub-county in Nebbi District are concerned about delayed compensation by Mukoda Engineering Works Limited, a Chinese company carrying out stone quarry…
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Why Zimbabwe’s ‘great river people’ feel cut off from their trade
ZIMBABWE – BaTonga tribe traditionally made their living fishing along the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba. But expensive permits and national fishing industry regulations are impeding their way of life. Farai Matiashe…
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Government injects Shs 527m towards the completion of two health facilities in Alebtong.
ALEBTONG – Government has committed Shs 527m towards the completion of two health facilities in Alebtong district to improve access to healthcare services. The health facilities were among the 60 in the…
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Bribery and ghost beneficiaries discovered in Emyooga SACCOs scam
BUHWEJU – Buhweju legislators have discovered that Emyooga money was divided amongst the district technocrats instead of the recommended residents in the informal sector by the Presidential directive. The Deputy Speaker, Hon.…
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Garlic introduced as an alternative crop to tobacco farmers in Kikuube
KIKUUBE – The production of garlic has recently been introduced as an alternative crop to Kikuube farmers who have majorly been producing tobacco and sugarcane for commercial purposes under Itaza Development Foundation…
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Experts Explain Failure of Artificial Insemination in Gulu as Dairy Farmers Count Losses
GULU – The knowledge gaps on artificial insemination is painfully affecting livestock farmers in Gulu as a number of their animals have reportedly taken years without conception. Some of the farmers who…
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