Mr. Song and Dr. Ssegawa exchanging signed MOUs The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to enhance Uganda’s agricultural capacity through the development of post-harvest handling infrastructure, small-scale irrigation systems, and agricultural mechanisation. The
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Uganda earned Shs531.45bn from September coffee exports Uganda’s coffee exports in September 2024, amounted to 532,212 60-kilo bags, worth US$ 144.7 million (Shs531.45bn), Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has revealed in its monthly report for September 2024. This comprised of 504,576 bags of Robusta valued at US $ 137.19 million and 27,636 bags of
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A cross section of MPs opposed to the transfer of the coffee authority in a meeting with the agriculture committee Members of Parliament from the Buganda and Bugisu regions have issued stern warnings against any attempt to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), stating that such a move would
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The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has raised concerns over Uganda’s financial management revealing a Shs4.4 trillion gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue. In a report delivered to Parliament on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, the chairperson of the committee, Hon. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi highlighted that the alarming shortfall compounded
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Stakeholders pose for a photo during the Green Mobility Forum held at Kabira Country Club. The Forum brought together stakeholders in the transport sector to discuss pathways for reducing transportation-related emissions and improving air quality. Stakeholders in the transport sector have called for accelerated adoption of sustainable transport solutions
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Government has been urged to honour its financial obligations to the Bank of Uganda (BoU) in time to avoid penalties. This is after the Auditor General’s report noted that BoU penalized Government to a tune of Shs4O5.O49Bn for failing to meet its contractual obligations for domestic debt that had matured
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Andrew Mukwaya quit his fat job to join coffee farming business. He says he doesn’t regret the decision he took six years ago Andrew Mukwaya ,42, is a coffee model farmer in Sazike village, Kibijo Sub-County, Kakumiro district. His seven-acre coffee farm is a marvel as the lush green, healthy
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Huawei is participating in the GITEX GLOBAL 2024 From October 14 to 18, with the theme Accelerate Industrial Digitalization and Intelligence, Huawei, as a Diamond Sponsor, is participating in the GITEX GLOBAL 2024, one of the world's largest tech exhibitions. During the first day of the exhibition, Huawei hosted the Industrial
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A nurse washes her hands at a healthcare facility As Uganda joins the international community to celebrate the Global Hand Washing Day, WaterAid Uganda calls upon education institutions, healthcare facilities and business establishments such as restaurants, taxi parks and market centres to prioritise provision of hand washing facilities, in order
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Royco Cubes are fortified with iron. Unilever Uganda, through its nutrition brand Royco, joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day with a special event at Kira Health Centre IV. The initiative reaffirmed Unilever's ongoing commitment to improving nutrition and promoting healthier living throughout the country. World Food Day,
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