Minister Hellen Adoa (Centre) pose for a group photo with members of UGAFMA and their partners during the launch of a two-day workshop in Kampala on Wednesday. Recent studies have shown that 6.8 million out of 9.3 million households in Uganda raise livestock as a source of livelihood. Further studies
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Prices of milk have dropped in Northern Uganda and Midwestern Regions of the country. Data from the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) indicates that in Northern Region, a litre of milk is being sold at Shs 1, 345 at farmgate. This is a drop of Shs 155 compared to the previous month. Retail
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A new report has revealed that seven out of every 10 Ugandans are operating a personal budget deficit and as such, need more money than they are earning to cover their personal budget. Additionally, the report says that Ugandans are relying on on their families and friends, personal savings and
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Amb. Nusura Tiperu making her remarks The Government of Uganda is considering exporting a quarter of its coffee to Turkey and use the same route to access bigger markets such as Russia and the United States among others. Uganda's Ambassador to Turkey, Nusurah Tiperu, last Thursday met with players along the coffee value
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Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija (3rd left), Minister of State for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye (3rd right) and Goldmine Finance Managing Director, Allan Tayebwa (2nd left) and other Goldmine Finance officials pose for a photo after the launch of the company’s third branch on Wednesday in Kabalagala. Goldmine Finance Limited has opened
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Bright Rwamirama Kanyontore, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Animal Industry) at the release of the 2021 National Livestock Census results The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has said that the need for sound and reliable data in Agriculture to guide investments in
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Exodus SACCO Chairman, SCP Wilson Omoding addressing the Delegates at the SACCO's 11th AGM held in Naguru on Wednesday. Police’s Exodus SACCO Ltd. has reported a strong performance in 2023, announcing a profit of Shs4.96 billion, up from Shs 1.99 billion recorded in 2022. This represents a growth of 150.3%. According to
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Ranchers Finest staff preparing meat for processing A number of districts across Uganda have been put under quarantine for several months following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in those areas. This means that animal products from the affected areas are not safe for consumption. However, some companies
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Tony Elumelu Budding Ugandan entrepreneurs have won seed funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Business Focus reports. The 2024 winners are in the areas of fashion, manufacturing, and creation, among others, and will benefit from non-refundable US$ 5, 000 each as seed capital, business management training, and mentorship. TEF has
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Sgt Phiona Asiimwe A number of Ugandans have different experiences when it comes to loan servicing. Some experiences are positive while others are purely negative. For Sgt Phiona Asiimwe, it is a positive one, having benefited from the Police Exodus SACCO. "I have been a member of Police Exodus SACCO since my
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