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Equity Bank readies loans for small enterprises in Acholi
GULU – Equity Bank Uganda has committed to supporting small-scale enterprises in Acholi Sub-region so that they can sustain their operations. At least 1,000 market vendors in Gulu City and its neighboring…
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NARO, Caritas team up to train farmers in Lango
LIRA – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] and Caritas Uganda, a faith-based non-governmental oragnisation have trained 150 farmers in the Lango Sub-region in basic agronomy, climate-smart agriculture, and livestock management. The…
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Emyooga beneficiaries in Lira record success
LIRA – The Beneficiaries of the Presidential Initiative on Job and Wealth Creation [Emyooga Programme] in Lira City are reporting success since the programme was rolled out four years ago. The Emyooga…
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URA commends Lango Sub-region for increased tax revenue in 2023
LIRA – The Uganda Revenue Authority [URA] has lauded taxpayers in Lango Sub-region for the growth in the revenue collection attained so far in the year 2023. This pronouncement was made during…
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GULU: Money lenders accused of retaining national ID cards of borrowers
GULU – The authorities of Gulu City have raised concern over a number of national identity cards [ ID cards ] being retained by money lenders and microfinance institutions operating in the…
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RDC Abudul suspends PDM activities over extortion claims
LIRA – The Apac resident district commissioner [ RDC ], George Abudul has suspended the activities of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the district, claiming the process is marred by extortion…
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GBV crippling poverty eradication efforts in Acholi
LAMWO – Despite the existence of numerous poverty eradication programmes by both government and non-government actors, gender-based violence [ GBV ] has remained a threat to generation of household income in Acholi…
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Lira City organic fertiliser maker targets regional market
LIRA – Fidena Agri Uganda, a company based in Lira City, Northern Uganda has developed liquid organic fertiliser to improve vegetable and crop yields and is targeting the East African market. The…
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Equity Bank trains Gulu young entrepreneurs in investment and digital economy
GULU – Equity Bank has trained hundreds of young entrepreneurs in Gulu on how to invest and take advantage of the digital economy. The training was aimed at giving young entrepreneurs the…
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Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO embraces soybean growing, reaps big
APAC – In addition to other crops, members of Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO in Apac district have embraced the growing of soybeans to boost their savings and fight household poverty. Abulomogo Maize…
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