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Northern Uganda: Leaders ask govt to find lasting solution to cattle rustling

KIRA- Local leaders in Northern Uganda have advised the government to find a permanent solution to the Karimojong cattle raids that have left some people losing their lives. Among others, the leaders…

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UWEP boosts livelihoods of women in Lira district  

LIRA– The Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme [UWEP] is boosting the livelihoods of women in Lira district, according to reports. UWEP is an initiative of the Government of Uganda aimed at improving access…

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Kabarole: Lack of information impedes implementation of PDM

KABAROLE – The Kabarole district LCV chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga has expressed concern over the information gap in the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying it could derail the progress of…

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Cogecom’s power generation grows

BRAZILIA – Brazilian distributed generation cooperative Cogecom’s first quarter 2023 power generation grew by more than 150pc from full-year 2022 levels. Cogecom, which focuses on renewable power, generated what it said was…

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Confusion as minister halts surveying of Omukama Iguru’s land

KIKUUBE – The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja has stopped the exercise of surveying a big chunk of land in Kikuube district, allegedly belonging to Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Rukirabasaija Agutamba…

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Don’t spend PDM money on parties, Namisindwa residents warned

NAMISINDWA – Authorities in Namisindwa district have cautioned the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in the district against spending the received money on parties and other unproductive activities. The…

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Unyama Irrigation Scheme construction to commence July

AMURU – The construction of the Unyama Irrigation Scheme along River Unyama in Amuru district is expected to commence in July this year to boost agricultural production. According to the government, three…

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UWA says invasive plants causing wildlife-human conflicts

KARENGA– The Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] has said invasive plant species are partly responsible for the ongoing wildlife-human conflicts in some parts of the country that host forest and game reserves. Invasive…

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Income tax: Cooperative Credit Societies win legal battle in India

NEW DELHI- In a major relief to Cooperative Credit Societies, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that under Section 80P [2] of the Income Tax Act, the said cooperatives will not…

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OPM to host conference on SDGs

MBARARA – The Office of the Prime Minister will on June 22-23, 2023 host the Uganda Annual Sustainable Development Goals [ SDGs ] Conference [UASDGC]. According to Onesmus Kansiime, the knowledge management…

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