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Eastern
Major bridge develops cracks as heavy rains pound Namisindwa district
NAMISINDWA, November 13, 2023 – A major bridge in Namisindwa district has developed cracks following heavy rains that have been pounding Bugisu Sub-region. The Nakhaya bridge in Buwatuwa Sub-county in Namisindwa is vital…
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Eastern
Mbale authorities explain increased absenteeism of teachers, learners
MBALE, November 10, 2023 – Authorities in Mbale district say the increased absenteeism of teachers and learners in schools is due to poor roads, which they say are yet to be rehabilitated.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
VSLAs improving livelihoods of locals in Amolatar
AMOLATAR, October 18, 2023 – The Village Savings and Loans Associations [ VSLAs ] have improved the livelihoods of the beneficiaries in Amolatar district. According to officials, there are over 600 VSLAs…
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Eastern
UNBS moves to enforce food standards in schools
MBALE, October 11, 2023 – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] has directed schools in Eastern Uganda to purchase foodstuffs from only certified suppliers. The UNBS made the call while training…
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Education
Minister urges headteachers to plant trees in schools
SOROTI, September 12, 2023 – The Minister of State for Higher Education, John Chrysestom Muyingo, has asked school headteachers in the country to embrace the Greening Project which encourages the planting of…
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Western
Mbarara traders to buy own fire truck
MBARARA – Traders under the umbrella Mbarara City Traders Association [MBACITA] have launched a fundraising drive aimed at buying a fire truck. This follows recent fire outbreaks that destroyed properties worth billions…
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National
UNMA releases rainfall outlook for August, warns of flash floods and malaria
KAMPALA – The Rainfall Outlook for August 2023 indicates that northern region, parts of eastern Uganda, and mid-western Uganda are expected to receive near-normal or slightly enhanced rainfall likely to cause flash…
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News
Learners petition leaders over lack of internet facilities in schools
NEBBI -Learners in Nebbi district have petitioned their leaders to provide internet facilities in schools, saying the internet is important in boosting their academic performance. They said establishing internet facilities in schools…
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Environment
Lira City receives 100 tree seedlings for planting
LIRA- Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] Champions in partnership with Uganda National NGO Forum through the Office of the Prime Minister have offered 100 different tree seedlings for planting in Lira City with…
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Education
Govt urged to repair dilapidated Kakyeka Stadium
MBARARA – The commissioner of Physical Education and Sports in the Ministry of Education and Sports, Rev. Canon Duncans Mugumya has appealed to the government to consider rehabilitating Kakyeka Stadium, saying it…
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