Regions
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Judiciary launches construction of regional Court of Appeal in Mbarara City
MBARARA CITY, August 4, 2025 — The Judiciary has officially launched the construction of a regional Court of Appeal in Mbarara City, a major step in decentralising justice and improving access to…
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Elephants destroy crops as they wreak havoc in Kiryandongo district
KIRYANDONGO, August 4, 2025 — Farmers in Bunyama village in Kyankende parish within Kiryandongo district are grappling with the devastating consequences of wildlife conflict, as elephants continue to wreak havoc on their…
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WSACCO urges managers to prioritise members’ interests
KAMPALA, August 4, 2025 –– Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [ WSACCO ] has called on its branch managers to prioritise the provision of affordable and accessible services to members…
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Parliament approves land sublease for Kabale University expansion
KAMPALA, August 4, 2025 — Parliament has approved a motion allowing Kabale Regional Referral Hospital sublease five acres of land to Kabale University, clearing the way for the university to expand its…
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New law to require bankers to hold professional practising licence
KAMPALA, August 3, 2025 –– The Government of Uganda plans to table a new bill in Parliament that will require all practising bankers in the country to hold a professional practising licence.…
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Adjumani revives environmental committees to combat natural resource depletion
ADJUMANI, August 2, 2025 — Adjumani District Local Government, with support from the Uganda Refugee Resilience Initiative [URRI], has reactivated its District and Sub-county Environment and Natural Resource Committees [DENRCs]. These committees,…
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South Africa’s macadamia industry expands despite looming US tariffs
PRETORIA, August 2, 2025 –– South Africa remains the world’s top producer and exporter of macadamia nuts, but the industry is bracing for a turbulent period as export volumes face pressure from…
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Karamoja: NARO recommends cross-breeding to boost meat and milk production
MOROTO, July August 1, 2025 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has urged livestock farmers in the Karamoja Sub-region to adopt cross-breeding as a strategy to improve meat and milk production.…
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Climate Change: Women call for more inclusive approaches
KAMPALA, August 1, 2025 – Women actively involved in the fight against climate change have called on the government and civil society to adopt more inclusive strategies that allow for meaningful female…
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Uganda: Austria bolsters supports refugees and host communities with US$ 1.8mln for WASH services
KAMPALA, August 1, 2025 –– Austria has strengthened its commitment to improving the well-being of refugees and host communities in Uganda by contributing US$1.8 million [Shs 6.66 billion] to support Water, Sanitation,…
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