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Environment
UPDF, local gov’ts to promote orchard farming in Mount-Elgon region
MBALE-The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces [ UPDF ] has partnered with the local governments including Mbale city, Manafwa and Mbale districts to promote orchard farming and environmental conservation in the Mount Elgon…
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Development
Illegal fishing: MPs disagree with Museveni on key proposal
KAMPALA-The Members of Parliament have rejected a proposal by President Museveni to include the Uganda People’s Defence Force [ UPDF ] in the Fisheries and Monitoring Unit, under the Fisheries and Aquaculture…
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News
Museveni sends back fisheries bill to parliament as UPDF is mentioned
KAMPALA-President Yoweri Museveni has returned the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2021 to parliament for reconsideration, saying that the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] must play a significant role in safeguarding the fisheries…
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Health
Ministry of Health, WHO vaccinate UPDF soldiers against Ebola
FORT PORTAL – The Ministry of Health in partnership with the World Health Organization [WHO] has launched the Ebola vaccination exercise for UPDF soldiers carrying out Operation Shujaa in DR Congo. The…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Fishermen on Lake Albert accuse UPDF officers of torture and harassment
NTOROKO-Residents in Kanara town council and Butungama Subcounty in Ntoroko district have accused the Uganda People’s Defense Forces [ UPDF ] Fisheries Protection Unit [FPU] officers of harassment and torture of their…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Security in the Albertine region deports 35 Congolese fishermen
KIKUUBE– Security operatives in the Albertine region days ago arrested and deported 35 Congolese fishermen who were arrested on Lake Albert in Kikuube district while engaging in illegal fishing activities. The Congolese…
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Development
UPDF medics undergo training in Ebola response
FORT PORTAL- The Uganda People’s Defense Forces [UPDF] in partnership with the Ministry of Health and World Health Organisation [WHO] have trained UPDF medical personnel on how to respond fast in case…
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Environment
High demand for timber escalates deforestation in Masaka district
MASAKA– Masaka district forest department has expressed concern over the increasing demand for timber, which has resulted in the rampant destruction of forests in the district. Masaka District Forest Officer, Willy Bbaale…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister urges Kichwamba massacre survivors to form own SACCO
KABAROLE – The State Minister for Local Government, Victoria Businge Rusoke has told the Kichwamba massacre survivors to form a Savings and Credit Cooperative [SACCO] in order to get quick funding from…
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News
UPDF hands over four Mai Mai rebels to DR Congo, arrests three Ugandans
KASESE – The Uganda People’s Defence Forces [ UPDF ] 222 Mountain Brigade based in Kasese district on Saturday handed over four Mai Mai rebels and a dead body to DR Congo…
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