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Mayiga Says ‘Scrapping UCDA Is a Punishment Against Baganda’, Rallies Ugandans To Continue Growing Coffee

Mayiga visiting John Ssentongo Kyamanyi’s five-acre coffee farm in Butambala district recently Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of  Buganda Kingdom has expressed disappointment with Parliament after majority MPs voted in favour of the National Coffee  (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that  seeks to reform Uganda’s coffee industry by abolishing the

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Uganda Baati Launches Phase 2 of Economic Empowerment Skilling Program in Tororo

The initiative aims to address pressing social issues, including high youth unemployment and teenage pregnancies, by equipping young people with practical, employable skills. Uganda Baati under the Safal Uganda Baati Foundation has launched the second phase of its Economic Empowerment Skilling Program targeting out-of-school youth in Tororo District. The initiative

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Speaker Among Postpones Consideration Of National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024 After Debate Turns Chaotic

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among (pictured) was forced to postpone the consideration of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024 after the plenary sitting turned chaotic, following the presentation of the Majority report from the Agriculture Committee, recommending the abolishing of Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and provide for

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Gov’t To Extend Professors’ Retirement Age, Establish National Postgraduate Scholarships

Some graduands pose for a group photo at the 71st Makerere University graduation ceremony. The government is considering raising the retirement age for university academic staff, particularly targeting professors, as part of broader efforts to strengthen higher education. The proposal is aimed at retaining experienced academic professionals for a longer

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