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Minister Amongi lauds FAO for expanding social protection
KAMPALA, May 29, 2024 – The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has commended the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] for its pivotal role in…
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Museveni calls for production of more FMD vaccines
GOMBA, May 27, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni has called for a collaboration between Uganda, and Egypt aimed at producing more Foot and Mouth Disease [ FMD ] vaccines to treat the…
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Nebbi Workers’ SACCO loan portfolio hits Shs 5bln
NEBBI, May 27, 2024 – Nebbi Workers’ SACCO operating in Nebbi town has since 2014 disbursed loans worth Shs 5 billion, it was revealed over the weekend as the SACCO held its…
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Boosting irrigation: Govt earmarks Shs 560mln for Masindi farmers
MASINDI, May 22, 2024 – Government through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has set aside Shs 560 million for individual farmers in Masindi district to purchase and use…
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Agriculture: Nabbanja urges Masindi residents to embrace Museveni’s four-acre model
MASINDI, May 20, 2024 – Uganda’s Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has challenged residents of Masindi district to embrace high-value crops which require small pieces of land to be cultivated. Nabbanja noted that…
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Minister Magyezi lauds Alebtong district over PDM money
ALEBTONG, May 14, 2024 – Local Government Minister, Raphael Magyezi has lauded Alebtong District Local Government for exhausting Shs 6.9 billion government released for the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM].…
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UDB, MD Ojangole on list of nominees for African Banker Awards 2024
KAMPALA, May 8, 2024 – African Banker magazine has announced the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the African Banker Awards has recognised the exceptional individuals…
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PM Nabbanja warns Banyoro locals against land fragmentation
KAKUMIRO, May 6, 2024 – The Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has warned the people of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom against land fragmentation. Nabbanja who is also the Kakumiro district Woman Member of…
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Museveni contributes Shs 1.3bln to Nebbi Catholic Diocese ahead Of Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations
ENTEBEE, May 4, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni announced his contribution of Shs 1.3 billion to the Nebbi Catholic Diocese in preparation for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The Nebbi Catholic…
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Engaging in commercial agriculture: Kikuube women ask for tractors and irrigation equipment
KIKUUBE, May 2, 2024 – Women leaders in Kikuube district have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to give them tractors and irrigation equipment to engage in commercial agriculture. Sarah Kayonza, Chairperson Kikuube…
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