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EAGC launches farmer-owned G-Hubs to boost grain trade in East Africa
MUKONO, April 14, 2025 – The Eastern Africa Grain Council [EAGC] has launched farmer-owned and operated Grain Trade Business Hubs [ G-Hubs ], an innovative initiative aimed at transforming grain commerce for…
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Shs 8bln R. Kagera Water Project stalls for eight months
MBARARA CITY, April 11, 2025 – The Shs 8 billion Kagera Water Project, intended to improve water access in Mbarara City, Isingiro, and neighbouring areas, has stalled for eight months due to…
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IGAD, Kotido district launch innovative project to enhance climate resilience
KOTIDO, April 11, 2025 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] has launched a transformative project aimed at addressing gender vulnerabilities in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The initiative, titled “Enabling Gender…
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Uganda hosts Annual Climate Finance Conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, April 3, 2025 – Uganda hosted the 2nd Annual Climate Finance Conference to strengthen the fight against climate change and its impacts. The high-profile conference, which took place from April 1-2,…
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Project focused on renewable energy promotion launched in Bunyoro
HOIMA, March 14, 2025 – Women in the Bunyoro region have reason to celebrate following the launch of the “African Women of Faith in Energy” initiative, which aims to empower women faith…
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EAC Partner States urged to adopt modern technologies in oil and gas sector to facilitate transition to clean energy
ARUSHA, March 13, 2025: East African Community [EAC] Partner States have been challenged to leverage the latest technological advances to align the oil and gas sector in the region to the global goal…
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Legislators raise alarm on impending floods after heat wave
KAMPALA, March 6, 2025 — The Chairperson of the Committee on Climate Change, Lawrence Biyika, has warned of the impending heavy rains and floods resulting from the current heat wave, saying government…
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Speaker urges Ugandans to protect environment
KAMPALA, February 27, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called on Ugandans to conserve the environment in their communities. The Speaker made the call while chairing the House on…
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Two major FAO-led projects to strengthen climate resilience in Kenya and Serbia
SONGDO / ROME, February 20, 2025 – The Green Climate Fund [GCF] has approved funding for two new projects valued at over US$ 130 million to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable…
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SIDA invests US$ 4.1bln to empower rural women in fight against climate change
ADJUMANI, February 17, 2025 — The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency [SIDA] has allocated US$ 1.12 million [about Shs 4.1 billion] to support a project aimed at addressing inequalities in food systems,…
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