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Does milk cure ulcers?

Does milk cure ulcers?

I drink milk every day to ease my ulcer pain, and it seems to relieve my stomach discomfort. Does milk actually help cure or prevent ulcers, as many Ugandans believe? Saul Dear Saul, Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the sm

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Private sector players asked to invest in commercial animal feed production

Private sector players asked to invest in commercial animal feed production

The private sector has been called upon to invest in commercial feed and fodder production to meet the growing demand locally and internationally. Mr David Kalikowa, Senior Livestock Officer at the East African Community Secretariat, emphasised the importance of addressing the feed chall

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Traders eye money as nsenene return just on time

Traders eye money as nsenene return just on time

Grasshoppers, locally known as nsenene, are here again. The nsenene usually appear around late October through November and part of early December. However, last year they delayed, which created anxiety among trappers and traders who always make a killing from selling the delicious insec

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US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

A section of anti-corruption and governance experts yesterday said America’s support towards Uganda’s fight against corruption is likely to be relaxed should Republican Party candidate Donald Trump win the presidential polls, which end today. L-R: Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni's

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Over 150 orphans helpless as funders pull out

Over 150 orphans helpless as funders pull out

By  Steven Wandera More than 150 orphans at Restoration Gateway, a Christian non-governmental organisation in Kiryandongo District, are stranded after staff laid down their tools due to non-payment of salaries for more than five months. The most affected children are those whos

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Karamoja gets Shs20 billion EU project to enhance food security

Karamoja gets Shs20 billion EU project to enhance food security

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Maj. Gen. David Kasura has said the European Union funded improving food security and resilience of food production systems project is set to enhance resilience and support sustainable food and nutrition s

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Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

Museveni summons NRM MPs as war of words over coffee intensifies

The Government Chief Whip, Mr Hamson Denis Obua, has vowed to front a solid team to ensure that the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is endorsed to pave the way for the rationalisation of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). Mr Obua insists that the position on the Bill

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Caught in the shadows: Painful reality of elephantiasis

Caught in the shadows: Painful reality of elephantiasis

It is midday and Gaudensia Tankobatagira is sitting quietly on a stool beneath the shade of an avocado tree at her home in Kabigyemire Village, Busiriba Sub-county in Kamwenge District. Surrounded by her grandsons, the 63-year-old woman patiently shells beans. Dressed in a simple gown, p

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Top sustainability strategies for small businesses

Top sustainability strategies for small businesses

The growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda has reached an all-time high, with an estimated 1.1 million SMEs operating across various sectors, according to a World Bank report. Despite this growth, one-third of Ugandan SMEs, especially small businesses, fail to survive their

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Wealth-Building 101: Golden rules of investing

Wealth-Building 101: Golden rules of investing

As you near retirement age or contemplate an early retirement, you are faced with significant decisions that bring various financial concerns to the forefront. You might find yourself wondering, "Will I be able to maintain the lifestyle I desire in retirement?" or "What amount can I comforta

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