Coffee growing has gained momentum across Uganda Coffee farmers in Masaka District have expressed concern over limited access to agricultural extension services, warning that the gap threatens recent gains in productivity and investment in the sector. In recent times, coffee growing has gained momentum across the greater Masaka sub-region, following
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Feature phones commonly known as kabiriti or Mapeesa phones still dominate Uganda’s market having reached 26.7 million, an increase from 25 million at the close of 2023, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revealed. The Commission revealed this in the Annual Communications Sector Report 2024 that was published by the
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Another batch of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport received for the general elections. The Electoral Commission on Sunday received the third consignment of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport as preparations intensify for Uganda’s January 15 general elections. The shipment, which includes ballot papers for District and City Chairpersons
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US-based satellite internet company Starlink has moved to block the use of its services in Uganda, following directives from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Starlink, which is locally represented by Starlink Global Internet Services Uganda Ltd (Starlink Uganda), says its satellite internet services have been operating illegally in the country
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Farmers of Wokukiri village, Mbale district receiving modern bee hives Centenary Bank, Bees and Trees Uganda have launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement initiative, aimed at restoring degraded land, promoting environmental conservation, improving livelihoods, and strengthening financial inclusion. The initiative aims to tackle the challenges of environmental
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