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Education
Gov’t extends Shs 235bln Atiak-Laropi road contract
ADJUMANI. The construction of the 66-kilometres Atiak-Laropi road will now be completed by September 30, 2023, after the contractor was given more 18 months to complete the project. Construction company, STRABAG has been…
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News
Kiryandongo leaders worried as land grabbers target schools
KIRYANDONGO – The increase in the cases of school land being targeted by land grabbers is worrying leaders in Kiryandongo district. According to Rev. Edward Kiirya, the district education officer Kiryandongo, most…
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International
Crucial legislation for UK co-operatives taken forward by government
LONDON-Co-operatives UK is celebrating after government days ago announced it was taking forward crucial legislation giving co-operative societies the option of legally guaranteeing that their assets are held in common. Sir Mark…
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Cooperatives & Communities
VP Alupo lauds West Ankole Jubilee SACCO for good performance
KAMPALA – Vice President, Jesca Alupo has attributed the growth of Uganda Savings and Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] in Uganda to a strong regulatory framework, good performance, and the growing saving culture among…
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Health
Indian association to hold eye camp in eastern Uganda
SOROTI-The North Indian Cultural Association [NICA] of Uganda in collaboration with the government has unveiled plans to conduct the 68th free eye screening and 19th cataract surgery camp in eastern Uganda. The…
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Environment
Miss Tourism Alaba urges locals to plant more trees
GULU-Charity Alaba, the reigning Miss Tourism Northern Uganda has appealed to residents in the region to plant more trees, saying the trees are important in mitigating the effects of climate change. Currently,…
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International
Prevent rather than fight next pandemic with one health approach: World Bank
WASHINGTON – As the world continues to deal with the devastating effects of COVID-19, the World Bank has today released a new report that proposes a new approach of actionable solutions to…
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Environment
Neighbours fault Hoima Sugar Limited over pollution
KIKUUBE-Local leaders and residents in Kikuube district days ago accused Hoima Sugar Limited of polluting the environment in the area, particularly community water sources. The residents accused the sugar company of blocking…
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News
Acholi leaders want locals involved in massive production of food crops
PADER-Leaders from Acholi Sub-region want government to involve the local people in the planned massive production of food crops like maize and soybean on land formally owned by government in the district.…
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News
Masindi residents want health centre II elevated
MASINDI-Residents of Kikingura town board in Bwijanga Sub-county, Masindi district are calling for Kikingura Health Centre II to be elevated to level III to enable them to get better services. Speaking during…
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