Development
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Tests for spillway defects at Isimba Dam to be done in China
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 –– The spillway defects at Isimba Dam in Kamuli district will be subjected to a Physical Model Test [PMT] in China to determine the root cause of the…
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Kwania farmers urged to join cooperative societies
KWANIA, March 6, 2025 – Kenny Auma Lapat, the Kwania District Woman Member of Parliament, has urged farmers to join cooperatives in order to enhance their bargaining power and improve household incomes.…
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Legislators raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 — The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government…
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Deforestation law: Tayebwa pledges to push for lifting of restrictions on export of crops to EU
KAMPALA, March 5, 2025; The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa will begin his duty as President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Joint Parliamentary Assembly [OACPS] with mediations…
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Mukono district expands tap water access to rural communities
MUKONO, March 5, 2025 – The Chairperson of Mukono District, Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa, has urged politicians to refrain from resisting development projects introduced in their areas that could benefit the people.…
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Human rights activist urges universities, others to support students’ clubs
MBARARA CITY, March 5, 2025 – Dr Livingstone Sewanyana, the Executive Director of the Foundation of Human Rights Initiative [FHRI], has urged universities and other institutions of higher learning in Uganda to…
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Commercial farmers in Northern Uganda urged to go for cheap ACF loans
LIRA CITY, March 5, 2025 – Commercial farmers in Northern Uganda have been encouraged to apply for loans under the Agricultural Credit Facility [ ACF ] to enhance agricultural productivity. The ACF…
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Former footballers’ cooperative raises over Shs 50mln in fundraiser
KAMPALA, March 5, 2025 –– The Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] owned by the Former Footballers Initiative [FFI], an association of retired footballers in Uganda, raised over Shs 50 million in…
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Museveni urges Christians to embrace poverty alleviation programmes
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 4, 2025: President Yoweri Museveni has called on Christians in the country to embrace government programmes aimed at tackling household poverty. In a speech delivered by Vice President…
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EACOP: Laying of infrastructure to unlock oil production progressing well
KIKUUBE, March 4, 2025 –– The implementers of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP] say the laying of the required infrastructure for the pipeline to transport oil from Lake Albert oilfields…
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