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Minister Barugahara urges UN to support Uganda’s creative industry
KAMPALA, April 30, 2024 – Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs wants the United Nations Development Programme [UNDP] to support the Ugandan creative industry by offering…
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Poor roads hindering growth of tourism sector in Elgon districts
MBALE-The poor road network in the Elgon region in eastern Uganda will continue to hinder the growth of the tourism industry if nothing is done to make the tourist sites there accessible.…
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Lira councilors want Shs35bln World Bank project terminated
LIRA– A section of Lira City councilors are calling for the termination of Shs 35 billion contract for the upgrading of five major roads in the city under Uganda Support to Municipal…
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High fuel prices threaten Kasese fishing communities
KASESE – As fuel prices continue to soar, fishermen at Kahendero landing site in Kasese district, western Uganda are being hit hard as some have been forced out of the business. According…
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Bunyoro sugarcane farmers form cooperative union
MASINDI-Sugarcane farmers from Bunyoro Sub-region have come together to form Bunyoro Sugarcane Farmers Cooperative Union Limited, according to Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi district LCV Chairperson, who is also a member of the…
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PDM: Nodding Syndrome afflicted families demand for special funding
KITGUM– Local leaders in Kitgum district are demanding special funding under the Parish Development Module [PDM] for families afflicted by Nodding Syndrome. The Government is effective this financial year is injecting Shs…
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Concentrate on Health Centre IVs, govt urged
KAMPALA– Government should prioritise the establishment of health centre IVs instead of hospitals in districts since the lower health units can handle obstetrics gynaecology and children’s illnesses, which make up most admissions…
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Over 500 youth leaders to receive heifers
MBARARA – Preparations are in high gear for the youth leaders across Uganda to receive in-calf heifers as part of the government’s efforts to make the young people participate in the country’s…
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