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International
ICO and ILO join forces to celebrate 2023 International Coffee Day
KAMPALA – Respect for workers and compliance with labour standards are the foundations of decent work and an integral part of ensuring universal human rights. Promoting respect for such international labour standards…
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Western
Farmers tipped on agroecology to mitigate climatic change disruptions
MBARARA – The Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum [ESSAF Uganda] has appealed to small-scale Farmers in the country to embrace agroecology in a bid to contain some of the…
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Eastern
Project introduces plant clinics to help farmers in Karamoja fight crop pests and diseases
ENTEBBE – A joint effort, dubbed Plant Clinics, to fight crop pests and diseases in Karamoja Sub-region by extending quality extension services and information for early warning and anticipatory action to farmers…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Balaalo blamed for frustrating commercial cattle production in northern Uganda
GULU– Members of Gulu Meat Producers Cooperative Society say the presence of Balaalo in Gulu and other parts of the northern region is frustrating the commercial production of livestock there. According to…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Apac women cooperative acquires 120 bulls to boost breeding
APAC – Members of Apac Women Cooperative Group have acquired 120 bulls worth Shs 48 million from National Animal Genetic Resource Centre [NAGRIC] and Data bank to boost production and productivity by…
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Education
Kalaki schools get Shs 200mln facelift
KALAKI-Over Shs 200 million has been injected to support poor primary schools in Kalaki district courtesy of Safe Child and Community Support Organisation, a non-governmental organisation in Uganda partnering with Germany Circle…
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News
Bishop Olwa roots for cotton growing in Lango
LIRA-The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa has directed all the archdeaconries in the sub-region to embark on cotton growing, saying the initiative will help the institution to earn an…
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Health
Communities in Teso warned against buying hawked drugs
SOROTI-The National Drug Authority [NDA] has warned local communities in Teso Sub-region against buying hawked drugs, some of which could be expired or counterfeit. This call was made during a one-week sensitisation…
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News
Veterinarians launch training and exhibitions for livestock farmers
MASAKA-Veterinarians under the umbrella of Uganda Veterinary Association [UVA] have launched a series of regional training and exhibitions for livestock farmers. The President of UVA Central Chapter, Dr. Ismail Asiimwe while commissioning…
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Health
Health minister passes out over 160 CHEWs in Lira City
LIRA– A total of 164 Community Health Extension Workers [ CHEWs ] in Lira City and the district have been passed out after undergoing a six-month intensive training on community health. Health…
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