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Euro Coop Joins Call to Stop Deregulation of New GMOs
LONDON, February 16, 2025 — Euro Coop has joined forces with Greenpeace and other organizations in signing a Joint Statement on the Deregulation of New GMOs, urging European policymakers to protect small…
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New report highlights Africa’s strengthening economic growth amid global challenges
KAMPALA, February 15, 2025 –– Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook [MEO] report released yesterday by…
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Performance of PDM and Emyooga Kigezi explained
RUKUNGIRI, February 14, 2025 –– The National Coordinator of the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi has said Kigezi Subregion has so far received Shs 88.8 billion under the…
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Museveni urges Kigezi leaders to spread message of wealth creation to masses
RUKUNGIRI, February 14, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to leaders at all levels in the Kigezi Sub-region to prioritise wealth creation which is key to reducing poverty and driving socio-economic…
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MPs urge gov’t to review co-funding for major irrigation programme
KAMPALA, February 14, 2025 – Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have described the 25 percent co-funding requirement for farmers to access the Micro-Scale Irrigation Programme as unrealistic and unaffordable for…
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Parents of children with disabilities urged to embrace VSLAs to enhance livelihoods
OYAM, February 13, 2025 – Parents of children with disabilities [CWDs] can enhance their families’ livelihoods by forming, and joining community Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs]. This advice was shared days…
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Quarantine imposed on livestock trade as FMD strikes Nebbi district
NEBBI, February 13, 2025 – Nebbi District authorities have suspended the sale of livestock, meat, and other animal products following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] in the district. According…
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Excitement as 3,600 residents affected by EACOP gain access to clean water
KIKUUBE, February 2025 – Residents affected by the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP] project in 10 districts are rejoicing after being provided with clean and safe water. The 15 boreholes constructed…
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Minister commends researchers for developing herbal medicines to treat respiratory diseases
KAMPALA, February 13, 2025 – Dr Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation [STI], has congratulated Kazire Health Products Limited and Busitema University scientists for developing two herbal medicines meant…
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Emyooga: Gulu drivers acquire taxi to boost incomes
GULU, February 12, 2025 – The Anyim pa Drivers Association, under the Aswa Taxi Operators’ Emyooga SACCO in Gulu district, has acquired a used taxi worth Shs 18 million, which is expected…
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