Children can now learn and read about wildlife and the importance of conservation at the newly opened public library at the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre- UWEC. The library is in the conference room, a few metres from the main entrance. Dr. James Musinguzi, the Executive Director UWEC, says that
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The European Union-EU delegation to Uganda has queried the renewed insecurity in Karamoja sub-region that has seen several incidents of cattle rusting in the past days. EU ambassador have pitched camp in Karamoja on a five-day joint mission where they held several meetings on security, education, environmental management, wildlife protection,
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Two creditors stormed Pajule Health Centre IV in Pader district on Friday in an attempt to impound assets of the health facility for unpaid work. David Opira and Francis Odokonyero Lanyango raided the medical ward and tried to impound property. Tito Brilliant, the Pajule Urban Town Council LC III Chairperson,
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Coffee is Uganda’s major cash crop, both in terms of foreign exchange earnings and employment creation. Coffee as a commodity has continued to play a leading role in the economy of Uganda, contributing between 20 – 30% of the foreign exchange earnings, despite the vigorous efforts by government to diversify
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Two hundred fifty-two-252 out of 340 international and national organisations that purportedly operate in Karamoja region cannot be traced on the ground, URN has learnt. Richard Omoding, the Executive Director of Riamiriam civil society organisation that monitors the activities of the civil society organisations in Karamoja region disclosed this in
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Rice farmers along the Komorototo wetland in Butebo district have unanimously agreed to vacate the wetland with an appeal to the government not to harshly evict them. The farmers said that through rice growing, they have been able to educate their children and provide basic needs for their families and
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The planned rationalization of Public Sector Agencies will not bear much fruit unless the president’s powers to create units under his office, are trimmed, according to experts. The government has for the last three years been toying with the idea of reducing the agencies which also include authorities, commissions councils
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PostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU) has rubbished claims that its employee benefited from COVID-19 relief funds meant for vulnerable Ugandans. On 3rd September 2021, some media outlets published a story regarding an investigation into the management of COVID-19 beneficiaries lists by Gulu City Officials. In the said media stories, it was reported
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Minister Kaboyo (Right) meeting the veterans The Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister in charge of Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region, Alice Kaboyo on Friday met the first group of veterans in Nakaseke District, who pledged to work with her. Kaboyo, who is hardly two months in office, will
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The Uganda Cranes team has shifted their second Group E game against Mali in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers after playing to a goalless draw away to Kenya. On Thursday Uganda Cranes kick started their campaign with a goalless draw against Harambee Stars of Kenya, while their next opponents
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