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Journalists urged to uphold professionalism in reporting on atomic energy
MBARARA CITY, May 22, 2026 – The Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Atomic Energy Council [AEC], Natharius Nimbashabira, has urged journalists to exercise professionalism and deepen their understanding when reporting…
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Election of new PDM SACCO officials in Hoima resumes after suspected Ebola case tests negative
HOIMA, May 21, 2026 — The election of new officials of the Parish Development Model SACCOs [PDM SACCOs] in Hoima district has resumed after blood samples from a suspected Ebola patient tested…
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Buliisa farmers’ coop starts bulking cassava to improve members’ incomes
BULIISA, May 20, 2026 — Ngwendo Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Buliisa district has identified cassava bulking and collective marketing as a reliable way of improving members’ incomes. Previously, individual members sold…
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SACCO leaders urged to uphold cooperative principles for sustainable growth
KAKUMIRO, May 19, 2026 — Adhering to cooperative principles is essential if Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Uganda are to achieve sustainable growth. The call was made by the Kakumiro…
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Kiryandongo district approves Shs 48bln budget to drive socio-economic transformation
KIRYANDONGO, May 17, 2026 — Kiryandongo District Council has approved a Shs 48 billion budget for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with leaders pledging to accelerate socio-economic transformation through improved service delivery…
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Apple farming transforms livelihoods amid growing challenges in Rubanda
By Jane Elizabeth Umutangana RUBANDA, May 17, 2026 — Apple farming is steadily transforming livelihoods in the hilly Rubanda district, with many farmers earning improved incomes from the once-uncommon fruit crop. However,…
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Bunyoro goat farmers improve incomes through climate-smart breeds
BULIISA, May 16, 2026 – Goat farming groups in Bunyoro Subregion, especially in Buliisa district have improved their livelihoods and increased household incomes after adopting climate-smart goat farming practices and replacing traditional…
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Over 100 farmer groups in Kiryandongo to benefit from major World Bank project
KIRYANDONGO, May 14, 2026 — About 125 farmer groups in Kiryandongo district are set to benefit from the World Bank-funded Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project [UCSATP], being implemented by the Ministry of…
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Kikamba Farmers Development SACCO hits Shs 50 million in savings
KAKUMIRO, May 11, 2026 — Members of Kikamba Farmers Development Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO] have reason to celebrate following the steady growth of their savings. Speaking during at the SACCO’s…
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Masindi’s health and education sectors crippled by severe understaffing
MASINDI, May 11, 2026 — The health and education departments in Masindi District Local Government are facing a significant challenge due to severe understaffing, which is hindering the delivery of essential services…
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