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MPs demand timely compensation of war claimants
KAMPALA, April 3, 2024 – Members of Parliament have put government to task over failure to compensate Ugandans affected by conflict and war in Uganda. Jonathan Ebwalu, Soroti West Division legislator alluded…
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Trade
Minister appeals for more funding to end human-wildlife conflicts in game parks
KIRUHURA, February 12, 2024 – The State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has urged Members of Parliament to push for more funding for Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA], saying it…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Livestock farmers to pay for FMD vaccines
KAMPALA, February 12, 2024 – Livestock farmers in the country will meet the cost of purchasing vaccines for foot and mouth disease [FMD]. This is according to the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kabarole district boss urges farmers to embrace irrigation technologies
KABAROLE, February 3, 2024 – The Kabarole district LCV Chairman, Richard Rwabuhinga has advised farmers in his district to embrace irrigation technologies to boost agricultural production. Highlighting government’s emphasis on enhanced production…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Policy reversal on livestock vaccination in the offing, says minister
KAMPALA, February 2, 2024 – The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], Frank Tumwebaze has said that government is considering a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock, to allow farmers…
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Northern
NARO appoints new head of livestock research at NaLRRI
LIRA, January 29, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has appointed Prof. Samuel Majalija of Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources and Biosecurity as the head of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kasese: Cows die of suspected anthrax
KASESE, January 15, 2024 – Eleven cows suspected to have died of anthrax have been buried in Kasese district to prevent the further spread of the disease in the district. According to…
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Northern
Lira City: Over Shs 3.6bln incinerator construction project nears completion
LIRA, January 10, 2024 – The construction project for a giant incinerator at Aler composting site in Lira City West Division is about to be completed, according to officials responsible for the…
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