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Scaling Elgon heights: Journey to remember

Scaling Elgon heights: Journey to remember

Embarking on a hike up Mount Elgon via the Bushiyi trail in 2023 was an unforgettable adventure for a group of 21 hikers, many of whom were colleagues. This journey, filled with stunning views, challenging trails, and camaraderie, left a lasting impression on ev

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What a farmer can grow this rainy season

What a farmer can grow this rainy season

As rains continue to fall in many parts of the country, farmers need to figure out what to grow. Among the guidelines farmers will use to determine what to produce are crop rotation programmes, prevailing crops, previous crop pests and disease, market demand, co

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How to plant coffee this rainy season

How to plant coffee this rainy season

Last week, Seeds of Gold received several calls from beginner farmers enquiring about the agronomy of Robusta coffee. The mad rush for coffee farming by Ugandans has hit record highs following the recent surge in prices of the crop at the world market. 

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Kyoga basin leaders call for oil benefits for fishing communities

Kyoga basin leaders call for oil benefits for fishing communities

Eighteen districts under the Lake Kyoga Integrated Management Organisation (LAKIMO) are urging the government to offer alternative livelihoods to fishing communities affected by ongoing oil exploration activties in the Lake Kyoga basin.Earlier this year, Mr Joshua Lukaye, Acting Assistant

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 The new plot to earn you aura points in Kampala

The new plot to earn you aura points in Kampala

Sunday in Uganda was always the day when people repented of their sins and called the week, a week. On this day, we would raise our hands in the air, chant out lines such as ‘I wanna be tried by fire, purified…’ All one had to do was make it to Church, and

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The rising sickle cell disease burden

The rising sickle cell disease burden

Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s

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Agape Care Group Expands Hospice Services Across Multiple States

Agape Care Group Expands Hospice Services Across Multiple States

Agape Care Group, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services, has recently announced an expansion of its services in multiple states. The company, known for its exceptional care and dedication to patients, has acquired select Crossroads Hospice l

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Discover the Only Rail Bike History Tours in the U.S. through Upstate NY Wine Country

Discover the Only Rail Bike History Tours in the U.S. through Upstate NY Wine Country

Ride through Finger Lakes wine country in Upstate New York with the Finger Lakes Rail Riders, the exclusive provider of historical rail bike tours in the U.S.Experience a Unique Historical AdventureEmbark on a journey with Finger Lakes Rail Riders in Penn Yan, where you can pedal th

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Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Rallies Kazo Residents to Embrace Wealth Creation Through Commercial Agriculture

Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Rallies Kazo Residents to Embrace Wealth Creation Through Commercial Agriculture

Hon. Jennifer Muheesi has once again called upon the residents of Kazo District to embrace commercial agriculture with “ekibaro,” a term meaning calculation, to create wealth and improve their livelihoods.Spea

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URA: Agricultural Machinery and Feeds Tax Free

URA: Agricultural Machinery and Feeds Tax Free

(Masaka) – The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) recently participated in the CBS PEWOSA Agri-business Expo held at Pookino Grounds in Masaka City. During the event, URA emphasized that agricultural machinery and animal feeds are exempt from VAT. The expo served

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