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NCBA Bank, NFA partner to plant 20,000 trees
KAMPALA, May 8, 2024 – NCBA Bank Uganda has partnered with the National Forestry Authority [NFA] to embark on an environmental sustainability journey to plant 20,000 trees this year, covering 30 hectares.…
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Museveni contributes Shs 1.3bln to Nebbi Catholic Diocese ahead Of Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations
ENTEBEE, May 4, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni announced his contribution of Shs 1.3 billion to the Nebbi Catholic Diocese in preparation for this year’s Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The Nebbi Catholic…
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Opinions & Commentary
The business of water: Addressing Africa’s growing thirst
KAMPALA, April 16, 2024 – Water scarcity poses a significant hurdle to Africa’s growth and development, with climate change and deteriorating infrastructure intensifying the challenges. South Africa’s recent water crises, where about…
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FAO and EU launch 15mln euro project to boost sustainability of Uganda’s forestry sector
KAMPALA, April 12, 2024 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] has launched a 15 million Euro [US$16.29 million] project funded by the European Union [EU] to help…
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MPs rally behind agriculture ministry despite budget cuts for FY 2024/2025
KAMPALA, April 12, 2024 – The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has urged the Budget Committee to give special importance to Uganda’s agriculture sector as it is the backbone of the country.…
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Floods displace hundreds in Butaleja district
BUTALEJA, April 5, 2024 – Floods have hit Butaleja district, destroying properties worth millions of shillings and displaced residents. The most affected sub-counties include Himutu, Butaleja, Mazimasa, Butaleja Town Council. Travellers were seen…
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Hot weather: Christians urged to drink more water to keep cool
LIRA, March 30, 2024 – The Christians in the Lango Sub-region have been called upon to drink more water to keep their bodies cool during the hot weather being experienced in the…
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Water, environment agencies ask for extra funds in next budget
KAMPALA, March 28, 2024 – Agencies under the Ministry of Water and Environment have called for more funding in the national budget for the financial year 2024/ 2025 to enable them achieve…
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Delayed rationalisation of govt agencies affecting energy sector
KAMPALA, March 13, 2024 – The delayed merger of three electricity companies belonging to government has disrupted service delivery in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. This was revealed by top…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nebbi cassava factory lies idle due to high running costs
NEBBI, March 5, 2024 – Members of Yesu-Dit Cooperative Society Limited in Parombo Sub-county, Nebbi district have abandoned their cassava factory due to high running costs. According to some members of the…
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