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Aga Khan students exhibit business skills at 2022 Expo
KAMPALA-Education at Aga Khan Schools in Kampala is not only about reading books and passing examinations. This was illustrated last Friday as students exhibited skills at their 2022 Expo held under the…
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Mbarara University students develop organic fertiliser
MBARARA– Students in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies [FIS], Mbarara University of Science and Technology [MUST] have developed an organic fertiliser out of animal waste and plants. The new I-soft fertiliser was…
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Trust takes tree growing campaign to Masindi schools
MASINDI-As one way of inculcating the culture of conserving the environment amongst citizens, Umoja Conservation Trust [UCT]has embarked on its campaign to plant trees in schools in Masindi district. Brian Toshi Bwana,…
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Construction of Shs 3.3bln Awei Seed Secondary School in Alebtong kicks off
ALEBTONG-The government has kicked off the construction of Awei Seed Secondary School in Alebtong district in a bid to enroll more students in secondary education level. The construction of Shs 3.3 billion…
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Resistance as gov’t launches wetland restoration in Tororo district
TORORO-Communities bordering major wetlands in Tororo district in eastern Uganda are resisting government’s move of demarcating wetlands. The government through the Ministry of Water and Environment has reportedly secured support under green…
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Kwania residents excited over PDM
KWANIA– Residents in Kwania district have welcomed with excitement the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying it will improve their lives. PDM, launched by President Yoweri Museveni in February 2022 is expected to…
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Social enterprise makes bricks from recycled plastics
GULU– In response to the ever-increasing prices of building materials like cement in Uganda, Green Home Transformations, a social enterprise is making eco-interlocking bricks from recycled plastics and sand. The innovation which…
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Over 900 hectares of wetlands in Kwania under attack
KWANIA– About 9,460 hectares of wetlands in Kwania district have been invaded by residents for different activities, according to a recent report. A recent report released by the Ministry of Water and…
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Ugandan scientists develop anti-tick vaccine
WAKISO-Ugandan Scientists have discovered an effective anti-tick vaccine that is set to undergo trials soon. The vaccine developed by the National Livestock Research Institute [NaLIRRI] at Nakyesesa is ready for field trials.…
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Soroti city leaders resolve to arrest Emyooga funds defaulters
SOROTI – Authorities in Soroti city have resolved to arrest and prosecute defaulters of funds they received under the Presidential Initiative for Job Creation Programme, popularly known as Emyooga. The decision to…
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