Development
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UNHCR boss calls for mobilization of funds to support education in refugee settlement areas
HOIMA – The country representative for United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Joel Boutroue, has called for the need to mobilize more funds to support the education of refugees and host…
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Unqualified vets operating veterinary drug shops, NDA reports
KAMPALA – National Drug Authority (NDA) has reported an increase in the number of fake veterinary doctors operating drug shops. This was confirmed on Friday after the conclusion of a veterinary compliance…
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Amuru farmers receive rice processing machine worth Shs 80m
AMURU – Amuru farmers under their umbrella organization Pabo Rice Farmers’ Cooperative have received a rice processing machine worth Shs 80m. The rice processing machine will be stationed in Pabbo town council,…
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A Shs35b World Bank road project starts in Lira
LIRA – The World Bank funded program of upgrading roads in Lira City under Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID) has kicked off after months of delay. The contract worth Shs 35b…
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Host communities tipped on business opportunities as Pader is set to host more South Sudan refugees
PADER – Development partners in livelihood programs have tipped local communities in Pader to tap into business opportunities as the district is set to host more refugees. The team from Office of…
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World Vision invests 1.7 million dollars in the education sector
HOIMA – Hoima Catholic Diocese has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with World Vision with the aim of promoting education in the diocese. The MoU was signed by the Bishop…
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NARO engages stakeholders to scale up production of bananas in Gulu
GULU – National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) engaged Gulu district stakeholders in an effort to scale up commercial production of bananas in the district. During a meeting at Paicho sub-county in Gulu…
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Cooperators are gearing up for World Cooperative Congress due in December
GLOBAL – This year’s annual World Cooperative Congress where cooperators meet to discuss issues about the cooperative movement is due in December. Preparations are in high gear, according to the organizers. The…
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NDA discovers 24,440 spoilt vaccines from government and private stores
HOIMA – The National Drug Authority (NDA) has discovered 24,440 spoilt vaccines from government and private stores in their recent operations conducted in different districts of western Uganda. Speaking during a press…
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Cooperatives, Commercial Officers trained on Cooperative Identity, Business Management & Regulations
KAMPALA – The Assistant Commissioner for Cooperatives in the Ministry of Trade and Cooperatives (MTIC), Robert Mpakibi has urged leaders of cooperatives around the country to always insist on using the established…
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