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Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828mln in 2021-UN report
KAMPALA– The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase of about 46 million since 2020 and 150 million since the outbreak…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Bunyoro Kingdom officials, NFA clash over Budongo Forest
KIKUUBE– Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom officials and the National Forest Authority [ NFA ] are involved in a fresh conflict over the ownership Bugoma Central Forest Reserve. The two institutions are fighting over eight square…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nwoya farmers want government to fast track the wildlife act amid persistent invasion by elephants
NWOYA – Farmers in Nwoya district want the Ministry of Wildlife, Tourism and Antiquities to fast track the Wildlife Act so that they are compensated for the crops, injuries and lives lost…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kagadi hailstorm destroys 1000 acres of crop gardens
KAGADI – More than 3,000 farmers from 7 villages of Kisuura parish Bwikara sub-county, Kagadi district are counting loses after heavy hailstorms destroyed their farms and killed animals. The heavy rains coupled…
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More Karamoja saving groups collapse as COVID-19 continues to bite
Several village saving groups in Moroto district have collapsed as a result of the COVID-19 that led to the collapse of many businesses. A survey conducted out by theCooperator last week in…
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