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MPs dissatisfied with Lands Ministry handling of public land
KAMPALA – The Public Accounts Committee [PAC] [Central Government] has expressed concerns about the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development’s approach to managing public land. The committee chaired by Busiro East…
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Veterinarians want minister’s powers trimmed in new bill
KAMPALA – The Uganda Veterinary Board [UVB] wants powers vested in the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries trimmed in the new Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023 being considered by parliament. Clause…
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MPs consider Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
KAMPALA – The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has begun scrutinising the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023. The Veterinary Practitioners Bill which was tabled for first reading on June 20, 2023,…
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Cooperative societies urge Tinubu to establish commission to boost economy
ABUJA – Cooperative societies in Nigeria have called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to establish the Cooperative Commission of Nigeria [CCN]. According to them, if established, the commission will address the long-standing…
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Don’t invest PDM money in cotton growing, Kasese beneficiaries warned
KASESE – The beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Kasese district have been warned not to invest the funds in cotton growing. The State Minister for ICT and National Guidance,…
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UNATU SACCO to hold AGM next Saturday
KAMPALA – Uganda National Teachers’ Union Cooperative Saving and Credit Society Ltd. [ UNATU SACCO] will hold its annual general meeting [AGM] on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The AGM will take place…
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Govt to build five one-stop business centres
OYAM – The government is to construct five one-stop business centres across the country to support women doing business on a large scale. According to Betty Amongi, the Minister of Gender, Labour…
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Boosting tourism: Ministry to support wildlife research
KASESE – The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has pledged to support Uganda Wildlife Research and Training Institute [UWRTI] to promote tourism in the Rwenzori Sub-region. The institute which is located…
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Excitement as Kole launches disbursement of PDM funds
KOLE -Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Kole district are excited following the launch of the disbursement of the funds to their bank accounts. PDM, a poverty alleviation programme was…
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Lango: Govt injects Shs 74bln in Emyooga Progamme, PDM
LIRA – Government has so far injected Shs 74 billion to support Emyooga Programme and the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the Lango Sub-region. This was said recently by the government chief…
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