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25 officials interdicted in Abim over alleged misuse of PDM funds
ABIM, April 2, 2026 — Authorities in Abim district have interdicted 25 public servants over the alleged mismanagement of Parish Development Model [ PDM ] funds, with formal investigations underway to establish…
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From village flock to thriving enterprise: Kitgum youth builds a profitable poultry business
KITGUM, April 2, 2026 — In a region where subsistence farming dominates and youth opportunities remain scarce, 24-year-old Ronald Obalim is transforming a modest backyard venture into a thriving poultry enterprise, earning…
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African Petroleum Ministers Boycott London Energy Summit Over Local Content Concerns
KAMPALA, March 27, 2026 — African petroleum ministers have declined to participate in the upcoming Africa Energies Summit [AES], scheduled for May 12–14 in London, citing concerns over local content, representation and…
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Human–wildlife conflicts: Hoima residents decry rising animal attacks as forest cover depleted
HOIMA, March 23, 2026 — Residents of Kitoba Subcounty, Hoima district, have raised alarm over escalating human–wildlife conflicts, which they attribute to the continued destruction of Budongo Forest Reserve. Faridah Kabanyoro, Chairperson…
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MP Ssewungu Demands Action Over Market Fires
KAMPALA, March 21, 2026 — The Shadow Minister of Education, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu, has expressed concern over the rising cases of market fires in Kampala causing widespread losses. Reports indicate that a…
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Butabika grapples with Shs 102bln funding gap amid rising mental illness
KAMPALA, March 17, 2026 — Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is facing a funding shortfall of Shs 102 billion required to effectively meet its wage, non-wage and capital development needs, according to…
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Millions of people to celebrate Commonwealth Day today
KAMPALA, March 9, 2026 — Commonwealth Day will be celebrated around the world on March 9, 2026, with people taking part in cultural events, school activities and faith-based services across the 56…
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MAAIF cracks down on fake agro-inputs in Rwenzori Sub-region
FORT PORTAL, February 18, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], through its Department of Crop Inspection and Certification, has intensified enforcement operations in the Rwenzori sub-region, impounding…
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EABC Invites Cooperatives to Investment Summit & Expo 2026
KAMPALA, February 12, 2026 – The East African Business Council [ EABC ], in partnership with the International Trade Centre [ITC], has invited business entities, member-based organisations, cooperatives to take advantage of…
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MTIC holds cooperative clinic in Jinja to revitalise Busoga sector
JINJA, February 5, 2026 — The continued collapse of cooperatives in the Busoga Sub-region has left many residents trapped in persistent poverty and slowed local development, with some families unable to afford…
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