The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Department of Production has taken a major step toward modernising its agricultural practices following a high-level field demonstration held at the Kabamba Army Farm.The event featured Jo Min Kim, a visiting professor from the University of Toky
President Museveni accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni flags off Uganda's first batch of chili containers to the Chinese market during a function held at Namasagali on Thursday. PPU PhotoOn Thursday, 20th November, 2025, Uganda marked a major milestone in its agricultural export ambit
The State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHACU) working together with the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of Uganda Police, have arraigned Ssempijja Edward, a businessman; Mirimu Ivan, a transport and clearing agent; and Bbaale Joseph,
A Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, being developed by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is expected to be completed by end-September 2026.New roadmap to drive grow
A 73-year-old man, James Wakabenga Wanyera, says he is living in fear and pain after his own children, led by Col Betty Musuya, former Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Director for Women Affairs, allegedly forcefully removed him from his home. Relatives claim that armed soldiers we
Global coffee prices surge as adverse weather in Brazil and Vietnam impacts supply, boosting rates for Indian farmers.Kochi: Coffee farmers in India are benefiting from the rise in international coffee prices. On Monday, the global price of Robusta coffee increased by USD 153 per tonne. Wh
Kamuli, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Kamuli District have launched investigations into the gruesome murder of a 16-year-old student, Kisakye Resty, a Senior Three student of St. Andrews Secondary School, Kiyunga.According to Busoga Nort
Once dismissed as wild weeds and a "poor man's food", indigenous leafy vegetables in Kenya are now becoming much more common - grown on farms, sold in markets and gracing the menus of restaurants.At the busy Skinners Restaurant in Gachie just outside the capital, Nai
President Museveni has directed local authorities in Kampala’s five divisions to conduct a thorough household census to guide equitable allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM).The directive came during his visit to Kyambogo Complex Parish in Nakawa Division on S
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up
