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Lango Muslims urged to embrace poverty eradication programmes
LIRA, April 15, 2024 – Supreme Kadhi of Greater Lango Muslim Supreme Administration, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda has encouraged the faithful in the sub-region to embrace government programmes aimed at eradicating poverty…
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FAO and EU launch 15mln euro project to boost sustainability of Uganda’s forestry sector
KAMPALA, April 12, 2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] has launched a 15 million Euro [US$16.29 million] project funded by the European Union [EU] to help…
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MPs demand mass education on mycotoxins contamination
KAMPALA, April 4, 2024 – Parliament’s committees of Agriculture, and Health want government to design a public information programme to sensitise Ugandans about the risks posed by mycotoxins contamination to human health.…
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Hot weather: Christians urged to drink more water to keep cool
LIRA, March 30, 2024 – The Christians in the Lango Sub-region have been called upon to drink more water to keep their bodies cool during the hot weather being experienced in the…
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Water, environment agencies ask for extra funds in next budget
KAMPALA, March 28, 2024 – Agencies under the Ministry of Water and Environment have called for more funding in the national budget for the financial year 2024/ 2025 to enable them achieve…
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Gulu City authorities halt construction of petrol station in wetland
GULU CITY, March 25, 2024 – Leaders in Gulu City have halted the construction of a petrol station in a wetland following a week-long protest from the residents and environmental activists. Energy…
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Cooperatives & Communities
CHF Canada recognised again as a top employer
OTTAWA, March 22, 2024 – The Cooperative Housing Federation of Canada [CHF Canada] has been recognised for a fourth straight year as a top employer in the National Capital Region. “The leading employers…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Use of herbicides killing bees, honey cooperative cries out
KIKUUBE, March 19, 2024 – Bee farmers in Kikuube district say the increasing use of herbicides in the district is killing the insects known for collecting flower nectar and turning it into…
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Delayed rationalisation of govt agencies affecting energy sector
KAMPALA, March 13, 2024 – The delayed merger of three electricity companies belonging to government has disrupted service delivery in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. This was revealed by top…
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European Parliament endorses nature restoration law as farmers fear financial fallout
BRUSSELS, March 2, 2024 – The European Parliament has voted in favor of a landmark nature restoration law amid right-wing pushback and farmer protests. While environmentalists see the new law as a…
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