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Interview: Bishop Kisembo commends The Uhuru Institute for unwavering support of Uganda’s cooperative movement
FORT PORTAL CITY, December 17, 2024 – The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo, has praised The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] for its steadfast support of Uganda’s cooperative…
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NTUNGAMO: LoP slams slow progress at Inspire Africa Coffee Factory despite gov’t funding
NTUNGAMO, December 16, 2024 – The Leader of Opposition in Parliament [LOP], Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on the government to exercise caution when allocating taxpayers’ money to private companies such as Inspire…
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Bunyoro youth warned against sabotaging oil development activities
HOIMA, December 14, 2024 – Officials from Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom have been urged to engage with the youth and discourage them from being used to disrupt the ongoing oil development activities in…
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Excitement As Bunyoro-CNOOC Amasaza Cup Tournament Resumes
HOIMA CITY, December 11, 2024 –– The Bunyoro-CNOOC Amasaza Cup Tournament, which was paused due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, has resumed amidst great excitement from the youth, and…
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Coffee farmers urge gov’t to engage EU over deforestation law
HOIMA, December 10, 2024 — Coffee farmers in Bunyoro subregion are urging government to engage with the European Union [EU] regarding the possibility of relaxing the deforestation law, known as the European…
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Shs 366mln renovation works begin on Mbarara City bridge
MBARARA CITY, December 9, 2024 – Renovation work on Katete Bridge in Mbarara City officially began today, almost a year after the bridge became unmotorable, hurting transportation and trade in the area.…
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Masindi district to prioritise GBV in budgeting
MASINDI, December 9, 2024 — In a bid to combat gender-based violence [ GBV ] and other forms of violence against women and girls [VAWG], the Masindi District Local Government has committed…
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Three Kabarole PDM officials arrested over Extortion
KABAROLE, December 9, 2024 — Three officials from the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Kiko Town Council, Kabarole district, have been arrested for allegedly obtaining money through false pretences. The suspects, identified…
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Money lending: Mbarara leaders welcome 2.8 percent interest rate cap
MBARARA, December 6, 2024 – Leaders from Mbarara and the broader Ankole Sub-region have praised the government for introducing an interest rate of 2.8 percent per month on loans charged by the…
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Fort Portal, Kabarole authorities intensify fight against HIV/AIDS among girls
FORT PORTAL, December 5, 2024 — Authorities in Fort Portal City and Kabarole district have intensified efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS, with a particular focus on reducing its spread among young…
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