Organisations
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Uganda to host inaugural Rhino Naming Ceremony
KAMPALA, August 12, 2025 — In a landmark move for wildlife conservation, Uganda is set to host its first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony this September at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola district.…
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Egypt’s sweet potato exports surge amid growing demand in Europe
CAIRO, August 12, 2025 — Egypt’s sweet potato sector is experiencing robust growth, with exports reaching record levels as global demand, particularly from European Union [EU] and United Kingdom [UK] markets, continues…
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NARO develops technology to shorten shea tree maturity period
LIRA CITY, August 12, 2025 — Scientists at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] have developed a technique to significantly shorten the maturity and fruiting period of shea nut trees [Vitellaria paradoxa]…
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Air quality monitors installed in Mbarara City to detect air pollution
MBARARA CITY, August 12, 2025 — Researchers from Makerere University’s AirQo Project have installed 15 air quality monitors at strategic locations across Mbarara City. The initiative, funded by the Energy Policy Institute…
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NRM youth leaders in Lango form SACCO to improve livelihoods
LIRA CITY, 11 August 2025 –- Youth leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] party in the Lango Sub-region have come together to form a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation…
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CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes Eye Another Strong Performance Against Niger
KAMPALA, August 11, 2025 — Having emerged from an embarrassing defeat to Algeria in their opening match to beat Guinea 3-0 in their second game against Guinea, where they won 3-0, Uganda…
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Registration open for the 14th AMCCO in Kenya
KAMPALA, August 11, 2025 — The 14th Africa Ministerial Cooperative Conference [AMCCO], organised by the International Cooperative Alliance–Africa [ICA-Africa] in partnership with the Government of Kenya, specifically the Ministry of Co-operatives and…
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Electricity delays cripple Kapchorwa cooperative’s value addition efforts
KAPCHORWA, August 11, 2025 –– The Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise [KAMCE], a key agricultural cooperative serving farmers in Kapchorwa district is facing a major setback as its coffee processing machine and…
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Mbarara City acquires new road equipment using locally generated revenue
MBARARA CITY, August 10, 2025 — In a significant step towards improving its road infrastructure, Mbarara City Council has acquired a new vibratory roller, completing its set of essential road construction machinery,…
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EAC launches Regional Customs Bond to unlock trade efficiency
KAMPALA, August 10, 2025 –The East African Community [ EAC ] launched the EACBond, a regional customs guarantee instrument that replaces the need for multiple national bonds when transporting goods across Partner…
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