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Suit against Igara Tea Growers’ leaders dismissed, costs awarded against petitioners
BUSHENYI, May 26, 2026 — The High Court in Bushenyi has dismissed a petition filed against the Board of Directors of Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited [IGTF], with costs awarded against the…
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Kenyan tea and coffee cooperatives step up fight against child labour
NAIROBI, April 23, 2026 — Cooperatives in Kenya’s tea and coffee sectors have joined a nationwide drive to combat child labour, as part of broader efforts by the government and development partners…
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Igara Tea Factory workers strike over salary arrears, unremitted NSSF contributions
BUSHENYI, March 22, 2026 — Operations at Igara Growers Tea Factory in Bushenyi have ground to a halt after workers laid down their tools in protest over four months of unpaid salaries…
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Bushenyi tea farmers form cooperative union to strengthen collective voice
BUSHENYI, December 2, 2025 – Tea farmers in Bushenyi district have formalised their collective efforts by establishing the Bushenyi District Tea Farmers’ Cooperative Union, a move aimed at strengthening their bargaining power…
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Buganda signs MoU with Dutch agro-input firm to boost agricultural production
KAMPALA, November 1, 2025 – The Buganda Kingdom, through its agricultural development agency, the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation [BUCADEF], has signed a partnership with a Dutch seed and fertiliser supplier in…
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Tea farmers urged to form cooperatives to tap into gov’t programmes
KIKUUBE, October 30, 2025 — Tea farmers in Kikuube district have been urged to organise themselves by forming or joining existing cooperative societies in order to benefit from various government programmes. The…
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Court halts confirmation of new directors at Igara Growers Tea Factory
BUSHENYI, October 25, 2025 – The Igara Growers Tea Factory in Kyamuhunga, Bushenyi district, is once again embroiled in a bitter leadership dispute after the High Court, through a court order, halted…
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Uganda’s economy demonstrates resilience as exports under pressure – report
KAMPALA, October 20, 2025 — Uganda’s economy continued to show resilience and adaptability through September 2025, despite a backdrop of tightening global conditions. Key indicators reflected a complex picture of rising credit…
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Museveni urges tea farmers to diversify production, pledges financial support
BUSHENYI, August 21, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni has urged small-scale tea farmers across the country to diversify into other crops and reconsider their farming practices in response to falling global tea…
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BUBU Trade Show: Entrepreneurs decry UNBS certification hurdles
MBARARA CITY, July 30, 2025 – The inaugural Buy Uganda Build Uganda [BUBU] Regional Trade Show, which concluded over the weekend in Mbarara City, showcased a vibrant array of local innovations. However,…
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