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Museveni   blames West Nile leaders over bush burning

ARUA – President Yoweri Museveni has blamed political leaders in West Nile Sub-region for failing to enforce the by-laws against bush burning that has become so common in the region. Museveni said…

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New planting season: Amuru farmers seek government support on seeds

AMURU – Farmers subscribing to Kilak Farmers Cooperative Society have appealed to government to provide them with at least 1.5 tonnes of maize seeds and one tonne of soybean seeds during the…

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Bukedi regional industrial hub ready to receive youth for training

TORORO – The deputy resident district commissioner of Tororo, Albert Amula has said Bukedi Regional Presidential Industrial Hub will open next week to receive trainees selected to underdo various practical courses that…

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Museveni moots doubling PDM money

ARUA – The money being received by parishes each financial year under the Parish Development Model [PDM] could be doubled to Shs 200 million, according to President Yoweri Museveni. Official government documents…

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Silicon Valley Bank and the double-edged sword of digital efficiency

LONDON – The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank perfectly exemplifies the dangers of digital finance. During the bank run in March – enabled by the increased speed and efficiency of digital finance…

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Imarika Sacco releases impressive financial statement

NAIROBI -Imarika SACCO defied a harsh business environment in 2022 to post growth, according to Kenyan news agencies. The growth was boosted by its asset base, which improved to Ksh 11.66 billion…

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Rwenzori leaders to meet Museveni over stalled industrial park

KABAROLE – Leaders and stakeholders from Rwenzori Sub region have resolved to meet President Museveni over stalled Kabarole Agro Industrial Park. The industrial park ,which was launched in 2018 by the senior…

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EPRC to conduct RIA for sugarcane sub-sector

KAMPALA – Economic Policy Research Centre has received a greenlight to carry out a Regulatory Impact Assessment [RIA] for the sugarcane sub-sector in Uganda. Patrick Ocailap, the deputy secretary to the treasury,…

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Teso cultural leader urges subjects to embrace commercial farming

SOROTI – The Emorimor of Teso, Paul Sande Emolot has urged his subjects to embrace commercial farming in a bid to fight household poverty. The Emorimor made the remarks on Friday during…

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Loan repayment: Emyooga SACCOs urged to give members more time

ARUA-President Yoweri Museveni has asked Emyooga SACCOs to give their members a grace period of at least two years to pay off their loans. Museveni made the call yesterday in Arua City…

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