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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister Ecweru begs govt for cassava processing plant
AMURIA, December 15, 2023 – The State Minister for Works, Francis Musa Ecweru has asked government to establish a cassava processing plant in Teso Sub-region, saying there is a need to process…
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Health
Enhancing healthcare system in Uganda: Gov’t to construct regional simulation labs
MBARARA – Government is planning to establish regional medical simulation laboratories in a bid to minimise medical errors in hospitals and health centres in the country. While touring Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital…
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Health
IGG investigating drug stock-outs in govt health facilities
MBAFRARA-The Inspectorate of Government has commenced investigations into continuous drug stock-outs in government health facilities. The Inspector General of Government [IGG] Beti Olive Namisango Kamya-Turomwe made the revelation on Friday as she…
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Health
Over 2,000 people in Teso get free eye treatment
SERERE-More than 2,000 patients with different eye-related complications in Teso Sub-region received free treatment and cataract surgery in Serere district days ago. The beneficiaries were able to be treated during a treatment…
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East Africa
All set for 5th edition of JAMAFEST 2022 in Bujumbura
ARUSHA– Preparations are in high gear for the 5th Edition of the East African Community [EAC] Arts and Culture Festival, popularly known as Jumuiya ya Africa Mashariki Utamaduni Festival [ JAMAFEST ]…
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Education
Soroti University finally gets first Chancellor after seven years of waiting
SOROTI-Uganda’s Cardiovascular Surgeon, Prof. Francis Gervase Omaswa is Soroti University’s first Chancellor. He was installed by Vice President Jessica Alupo Epel on behalf of President Museveni. Soroti University, by Statutory Instrument No.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kikuube district councilor who attacked minister Byamukama jailed
KIKUUBE– Nestole Tumwesigye, the Kikuube district councilor for Kyangwali Sub-county, who attacked the state Minister for Works, Fred Byamukama, has been charged with two counts of; threatening violence and inciting violence. He…
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News
300 Pader farmers trained in beekeeping
PADER– At least 300 farmers in Latany and Awere sub-counties in Pader district have been trained in beekeeping, honey preparation, and value addition, which will in the end help farmers boost their…
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News
Tears as hundreds in Teso miss joining local defence force
SOROTI- Tears of anguish rolled down on Wednesday at Soroti Sports Grounds in Soroti City as hundreds of youth who had turned up to be recruited into the Local Defence Personnel [LDP]…
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Lango education experts root for hands-on skills in A’ level curriculum
LIRA– Educationists in the Lango sub-region have asked the Ministry of Education and Sports to revise the A` level syllabus with emphasis on integrating vocational skills training in the curriculum. They said…
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