Month: January 2025

Fighting between Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) troops and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels has erupted in Rutshuru territory this Friday, just a few hours to the expiry of withdraw order by mediating African leaders. After a meeting on Wednesday this week in Angola’s capital Luanda,

Katikkiro, Charles Peter Mayiga. Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga on Thursday asked the county chiefs to streamline their leadership performance in preparation of the federal system of governance. Mayiga gave the assurance while officiating at the handover of the performance and service delivery shield to Kyaggwe County (Ssaza) as the

Roots and tuber crops are increasingly becoming popular on breakfast tables as health-conscious urban households turn to these varieties as an alternative to wheat-based products such as bread, buns or chapati. The crops, which include sweet and Irish potatoes, cassava and yams have also been touted as the best alternative

The East African Community has kicked off implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Harmonised Framework that is aimed at facilitating cross b order trade of pre-packaged foods and cosmetic products. The Framework promotes the use of one standard, One Certification Quality Mark, and one conformity assessment procedure in the

Uganda, through Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has been re-appointed Coordinator for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations / World Health Organisation (FAO/WHO) Coordinating Committee for Africa (CCAFRICA) for the period , 2022 to 2024. This, after successfully completing the (2020-2022) tenure, which included hosting the

A new study has revealed that some people who have TB can be treated in as little as two months, as opposed to six months of treatment, the standard duration of care in most countries since the 1980s. According to a statement released on Friday, the rationale behind the study

Biostatisticians at Makerere University are calling for enforcement of penalties after they found vital data missing from information collected by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) while registering births and deaths in the country. The researchers who were assessing the quality of birth and death registration and vital statistics

The new system will curb cattle rustling The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in partnership with Makerere University College of Veterinary Medicine has developed a Livestock Identification and Traceability System (LITS) which will help curb cattle rustling, theft and control animal health. Through the digital tool, the