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President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his caution to farmers in the Kigezi region against growing tea, citing the challenges of low returns on small-scale farming. Museveni made the remarks on Friday afternoon while addressing the 2024 International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) Ugandan Chapter convention held at Meizimera Hotel in Kihihi

In a milestone moment that is set to reverberate across the continent, Ugandan environmentalist Lutwama Henry has been feted with the coveted Future Africa Climate Innovation Champion Award. This prestigious honor, bestowed upon him by the Heal the Planet Global Organization, is a testament to his pioneering work in harnessing

Mr. Michael Mugabi, Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank during the signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government.   As agriculture and food security take center stage in Uganda's national discourse, the Housing Finance Bank (HFB) is pleased to announce the signing of a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Cows listening to music as they wait for milking. TEIFA Farm in Serere District has resorted to playing music as a method of inducing milk production from its Friesian cows. The music is intended to soothe the cows into a state of serenity, helping them release milk from their udders.

Joseph Ijala with his dairy cows in Serere.   Joseph Ijala, a progressive model farmer in Kakus Cell, Serere Town Council in Serere District, has transformed his life by venturing into agricultural enterprises, despite guidance to the contrary from extension workers. At 47, Ijala now owns a poultry farm with

Coffee prices are likely to rise even more in 2025. And while there are differences between arabica and canephora (robusta) coffee species, both are taking a hit next year. Prices for higher-quality arabica coffee beans have gone up over 80% in just a year. That puts coffee prices at their highest level in almost

EC Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama   The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the period for the update of the National Voters Register ahead of the 2025/2026 general elections.   The Commission is mandated under Article 61 (I)(e) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, (as amended) and Sections

Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education in Uganda awarding certificates to the global champions.   The Huawei ICT Competition Awards Ceremony took place this morning at the Ministry of Education and Sports Head Quarters and was presided over by Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister

Aminah Bukenya, Ag Head of Corporate Affairs Department shares a light moment with Buhanguzi County team who are the winners of the 2024 Amasaza Cup Tournament.   CNOOC Uganda Limited has announced the successful conclusion of the Kingfisher Bunyoro Youth Engagement Games, a month-long initiative that has been aimed at

Finance Officials before Parliament.    The Ministry of Finance has revealed that within 11 years, Uganda has borrowed over Shs 43.252 trillion and further admitted to being stuck with loans worth Shs 16.405 trillion that remain undisbursed. The details are contained in the 2025/26 National Budget Framework Paper, where the