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Govt launches larvicides to fight malaria in eastern Uganda
NAMUTUMBA – The Ministry of Health has introduced larvicides as an alternative in the fight against malaria in some districts of eastern Uganda. A larvicide is a type of insecticide used to…
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Nabbanja urges women to embrace high-density farming
KYOTERA– Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has advised women in both rural and urban communities to engage in high-density farming, saying it will help them boost their household incomes. According to agricultural experts,…
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U.S. envoy urges parents and teachers to help children read
MPIGI – U.S. Government through its agency, Peace Corps, yesterday participated in celebrating Uganda’s 9th National Drop Everything and Read [DEAR] Day aimed at promoting the reading culture among the country’s pupils.…
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Govt invests Shs 600mln in Katakwi rice processing facility
KATAKWI – Smallholder farmers in Katakwi district in eastern Uganda will no longer have to trek long distances in search of processing mills, as government has provided Shs 600 million for the…
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New season: Gulu farmers urged on planning their ventures
GULU– Farmers in Gulu district have been urged to plan before embarking on large scale commercial farming to avoid wastage of resources in the new planting season. This comes as farmers start…
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Lack of awareness aiding spread of TB in Butaleja
BUTALEJA: Health experts in Butaleja district have said there is need to create community awareness in the district in order to curb the spread of Tuberculosis [TB]. Dr. Siraji Kizito, the Butaleja…
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Partners refurbish production office and veterinary laboratory in Manafwa district
MANAFWA-The people of Manafwa district can now expect to keep healthier animals, receive timely assistance in the event of a disease outbreak, protect their crops, and enhance their livelihoods, following the Shs…
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Businesses on verge of shutdown as irregular power supply takes toll on Arua City
ARUA – Several businesses in Arua City could soon close due to the power crisis that has hit the city for the last two weeks. The city has had an irregular power…
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Kamwenge residents benefit from Shs 4.7bln clean water project
KAMWENGE– The Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with Water for People, [a non-governmental organisation ] has extended safe and clean water to 10 villages in Kamwenge district. 10 villages which…
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All Saints University Lango graduates over 360 graduates
LIRA -A total of 366 students have graduated from All Saints University Lango with degrees, diplomas, and certificates in different academic disciplines. The students passed out graduated in business administration, information technology,…
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