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100 vulnerable families in Soroti to receive certificates of customary ownership
SOROTI, May 12, 2026 — For 100 vulnerable households in Soroti district, land security is finally within reach. Through funding from SELAVIP, Habitat for Humanity Uganda will provide them with Certificates of…
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PDM SACCO leaders in Kapchorwa arrested over alleged theft of parish funds
KAPCHORWA, May 12, 2026 — Two leaders of a Parish Development Model [PDM] SACCO in West Division, Kapchorwa Municipality, Kapchorwa district, have been arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for…
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Kotido’s green energy transition slows as briquette producers grapple with low demand and material shortages
KOTIDO, May 9, 2026 — A major environmental initiative aimed at curbing rapid deforestation caused by charcoal burning in Kotido district is facing significant setbacks. Despite targeted interventions and technical training intended…
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Campaign to grow 80mln coffee trees in Bukedi launched
BUDAKA, May 6, 2026 — The Government has distributed more than two million coffee and cocoa seedlings to farmers in the Bukedi Sub-region, in a bid to promote the cultivation of the…
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Emyooga leaders urged to clean up registers, revive SACCOs ahead of loan recovery drive
SOROTI CITY, May 6, 2026 — Leaders of Emyooga SACCOs in Soroti City have been directed to streamline their membership registers and revitalise dormant savings groups ahead of a government crackdown on…
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Mass livestock vaccination drive targets deadly diseases in Karamoja
MOROTO, May 5, 2026 — A large-scale livestock vaccination campaign was launched in Karamoja Subregion aimed at containing deadly transboundary animal diseases threatening pastoral livelihoods. Pastoral mobility continues to complicate disease control…
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Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union delegates back review of Shs 56bln Kapyoyon Farm investment deal
KAPCHORWA, May 4, 2026 — Delegates of Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union [SECU] convened a special general meeting at the union’s offices in Kapchorwa district, where they resolved to review and amend a…
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Soroti farmers urged to attend farm clinics for better yields
SOROTI, April 30, 2026 — Farmers in Soroti district can boost crop yields and tackle pests by attending farm clinics, the District Agricultural Officer, Moses Okello Eceku, has said. In an interview…
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Calls to restore ecosystems dominate Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti
SOROTI CITY, April 29, 2026 — Calls for urgent action to restore degraded ecosystems, reduce pollution, and protect natural resources dominated Mother Earth Day celebrations in Soroti City, amid growing concern over…
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Soroti market vendors shun biogas over high costs, limited supply
SOROTI CITY, April 28, 2026 — Vendors operating in Soroti Central Market have shunned the use of biogas, citing high costs and limited supply as key barriers. The biogas plant, set up…
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