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Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura introduces cow dung fees in major revenue hunt

Kiruhura District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Charles Nsubuga Kiberu has instructed all sub-county chiefs and town clerks to start collecting a cow dung loading fee “to boost local revenue collections.” In a September 23, 2024, circular, Nsubuga instructed the leaders to start

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Navigating the pain of losing a spouse

Navigating the pain of losing a spouse

Grief is a natural response to loss and a not a one-size-fits-all process. It comes in waves, often hitting one when you least expect it. One might experience a wide range of emotions, including sadness, anger, guilt, and even relief, depending on their spouse's illness or circumstances

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Chapter 8: The girl child has seen days

Chapter 8: The girl child has seen days

Previously on The Girl Child Has Seen Days…. The Kyayisewas have decided that they have to fire GC after she threw Edith’s clothes in the garbage. But GC doesn’t know this. She clocked out and went out partying before the news could be delivered.  Now it is time to face the boss…Fi

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How EU rule will change coffee sector

How EU rule will change coffee sector

The blanket regulation by European Union (EU) compelling farmers to prove that they did not contribute to deforestation before growing the produce has a massive potential to disenfranchise the entire coffee sector value chain with the smallholder farmers—who are the majority producers, bea

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Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low

Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87 (Shs3,200) in August. The recent auctions at the Mombasa Tea Auction, closing on September 17, revealed a notable incr

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Celebrating the Colorful Legacy of Designer Alexander Girard's Iconic Braniff Airlines Designs

Celebrating the Colorful Legacy of Designer Alexander Girard's Iconic Braniff Airlines Designs

A monograph showcasing the remarkable design work of Alexander Girard, a prominent figure in 20th-century design, has recently been released. Titled 'Alexander Girard: Let the Sun In,' this vibrant book delves into Girard's iconic creations, from architecture to textiles, exuding his signature playf

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Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Govt fronts macadamia for poverty alleviation in Busoga

Government has partnered with One Acre Fund (OAF) to front macadamia nuts to farmers as part of poverty alleviation strategies in Busoga Sub-region. Jinja District Production Officer Dr Tom Kasadha says government set aside three strategic commercial crops including Hass avocado, macadam

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Uganda earned $1.35b from coffee exports in last 12 months- UCDA

Uganda earned $1.35b from coffee exports in last 12 months- UCDA

Uganda earned $1.35 billion (about Shs4.990 trillion), from coffee exports between September 2023- August 2024, which indicates that the country now gets more from the oversea market, according to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The monthly UCDA coffee report for August r

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EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

EU deforestation regulation a game changer for global trade, environment

Addressing deforestation has become critical in a world grappling with climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse. The European Union (EU) has responded to this challenge with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), an ambitious policy designed to curb global defor

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Religious leaders call for sensitisation on EU coffee registration

Religious leaders call for sensitisation on EU coffee registration

The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has called for more sensitisation of coffee farmers about the registration exercise that seeks to comply with European Union export guidelines. With less than three months for Uganda to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations

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