Poverty
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Masindi women leaders tipped on poverty eradication
MASINDI, June 7, 2024 – Over 80 women leaders from Masindi district have been challenged to mobilise fellow women to embrace different government programmes initiated to fight household poverty. Speaking on Wednesday…
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Buliisa fishermen irked over “hurry up” fishing ban
BULIISA, May 29, 2024 – Fishermen operating on the shores of Lake Albert in Biliisa district have protested government’s decision to ban the “hurry-up” fishing method, claiming that scoop net fishing method [locally…
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Minister Amongi lauds FAO for expanding social protection
KAMPALA, May 29, 2024 – The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has commended the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] for its pivotal role in…
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Alebtong youth benefit from Shs 69mln piggery project
ALEBTONG, May 25, 2024 – A Shs 69 million piggery project expected to boost the livelihoods of the youth in Alebtong district has been launched. The project is an initiative of Dr.…
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Kikuube security officials petition IGP over increasing theft of livestock
KIKUUBE, May 19, 2024 – Members of the Kikuube district security committee have petitioned the newly appointed Inspector General of Police [IGP], Abas Byagaba, seeking deployment of officers of the Police Anti-stock…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Engola to support Gomi Farmers’ Cooperative Society
LIRA, May 7, 2024 – Former State Minister of Housing, Sam Engola has pledged total support to Gomi Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Agali Sub-county, Lira district. Launching the cooperative recently at…
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Govt, private sector urged to employ skilled youth
MBARARA, April 30, 2024 – Government agencies and the private sector have been urged to employ youth who have been enabled by government to acquire hands-on skills through the Presidential Skilling Initiative.…
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Kiryandongo: Youth groups receive value addition machinery
KIRYANDONGO, April 29, 2024 – The Office of the National Chairman [ONC] of the National Resistance Movement [NRM] has donated value addition equipment to 45 youth groups in Kiryandongo district to empower…
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Minister advises locals to appreciate Museveni for championing peace and transformation in Northern Uganda
GULU, April 23, 2024 – The Minister of State for Northern Uganda Affairs, Dr. Kenneth Omona has called upon the people of Northern Uganda to appreciate the achievements and contributions of President…
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Lango Muslims urged to embrace poverty eradication programmes
LIRA, April 15, 2024 – Supreme Kadhi of Greater Lango Muslim Supreme Administration, Sheikh Muhammad Yusuf Balinda has encouraged the faithful in the sub-region to embrace government programmes aimed at eradicating poverty…
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