Farmers are urging that the provision of extension services be prioritized as the Ministry of Agriculture allocates the 2024/25 budget. They argue that the allocated 1.6 trillion Shillings, a reduction from the 2.2 trillion Shillings received last year, is insufficient given the sector’s needs and its contribution to the economy.
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The Shs2.7bn St. Charles Lwanga Kigarama Catholic Parish in Bitereko, Ruhinda North County, Mitooma District The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has revealed that despite criticism in the public over the decision to construct a church and questions swirling over the sources of funds used to construct the church, most of
Read MoreRDC Fatumah Ndisaba making inquiries at the MZO-Mukono's registry desk. Frustration is brewing among property owners in Mukono Municipality as they grapple with the ramifications of an extended freeze on land title transfers. For the past two years, the ministerial zonal offices (MZO) in Mukono have imposed a sweeping halt on
Read MoreGovernment officials and stakeholders of the National Lottery pictured after the official launch. Ithuba Uganda, the appointed operator of the Uganda National Lottery, along with government officials, officially launched the Uganda National Lottery on Friday, July 26 at Speke Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala. The event was attended by key stakeholders
Read MoreMuseveni lays a wreath on the casket containing remains of Aleper. A section of local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region are disappointed with the speech President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered to honor the late Simon Peter Aleper. On Friday, President Museveni paid his last respects to the former Member of
Read MoreMuseveni with Aya tycoon, Muhammad Hamid Aya Investments could have lost Shs 792 billion unfairly to South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and its sister company, ECIC, due to a UGX 151 billion loan if President Yoweri Museveni had not halted the process. Museveni halted the auction of Aya Investments'
Read MoreThe team members are Shanice Asante Baluka from Heritage International School, Roshan Aitham Karoobi from The Stoneridge School, and Donald Intwari Buchanan from Aga Khan International School. Young Engineers Uganda is back at this year’s prestigious Pan-African Robotics Competition (PARC) 2024 in Dakar, Senegal. A team comprising three talented students
Read MoreThe agricultural sector in Uganda remains a cornerstone of the economy, employing approximately 72% of the population and contributing about 24.1% to the GDP. The dairy sector alone is valued at US$3.8 billion, with exports bringing in US$106.2 million annually. Milk and dairy products play a crucial role in combating
Read MoreMembers of the Uganda Coffee Roasters Association pose for a photo after a meeting held ahead of the AGM at USSIA offices in Lugogo. Coffee roasters under their umbrella association, Uganda Coffee Roasters Association (UCRA), have pledged to reshape the Uganda industry by promoting the value addition agenda and driving
Read MoreL-R: Julius Njuguna Co-Founder E&M Technology and Eliud Njogu, Sam Bwaya EGF Board Director, Elizabeth Wahito Equity Bank Education and Leadership Development and Nelson Mwebaze pose for a group photo with ELP Scholars The Equity Leaders Program (ELP) Scholars have been urged to be innovative and drive the future with the
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