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Uganda’s forests show climate finance can deliver, ministry says
KAMPALA, April 23, 2026 — Uganda’s forests are demonstrating that climate finance can work when backed by strong national systems and sustained political commitment, the Ministry of Water and Environment has said.…
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Karamoja farmers turn to wheat in ambitious drive to transform regional economy
MOROTO, April 15, 2026 — A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root across the plains of Karamoja Subregion, as farmers embrace wheat production under a landmark initiative aimed at boosting household incomes…
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NaCRRI approves three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties for growing
WAKISO, February 23, 2026 — In a significant boost to national food security and nutrition, the 47th National Variety Release Committee [NVRC] has officially approved the growing of three new purple-fleshed sweet potato [PFSP]…
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Panic as Nebbi residents spend three months without piped water
NEBBI, December 3, 2025 — Communities in Abindu Division, Nebbi Municipality, are in a state of panic after going without piped water for nearly three months. Residents say the prolonged lack of…
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Lira University boss appeals to Museveni to boost Staff SACCO
LIRA, November 24, 2025 — The Vice Chancellor of Lira University, Prof. Jasper Watson Ogwal Okeng, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to increase financial support to the university’s Staff Savings and…
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Mayor demands governing law for new cities to fix funding gaps
MBARARA CITY, November 5, 2025 — Mbarara City Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi has urged Central Government to enact a dedicated law for Uganda’s newly created regional cities, arguing that the absence of…
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Local SACCO secures Shs 100mln from Korean agency to enhance agribusiness development
NEBBI, October 20, 2025 — The West Nile-based North Region SACCO for Youth has received an additional Shs 100 million in funding to expand its support for youth-led agribusiness initiatives. The new…
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Partners to host landmark career fair to enhance regional employment and talent development
KAMPALA, October 14, 2025 — In a bold step towards decentralising employment opportunities and promoting youth employability, BrighterMonday Uganda [BMU], one of the country’s leading recruitment platforms, has partnered with the Islamic…
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Mbarara City launches rehabilitation of key road ahead of 2026 elections
MBARARA CITY, October 13, 2025 – Mbarara City South Division Council has officially launched the rehabilitation of the vital 14.4-kilometre Nyakayojo-Kicwamba road. The project, valued at Shs 74 million, is part of…
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Honey production drops in Gulu due to human activities
GULU, October 13, 2025 — Honey production has dropped in Gulu district, according to statistics from the District Entomology Department. In 2019/2020, 72,740 tonnes of honey were produced in Gulu district. Production…
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