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Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

Atiak Sugar Factory: Billions spent, no production

When the machines at the factory first started roaring over a decade ago, its senior management pledged to turn the venture into “an engine for development to support the livelihoods of vulnerable populations”.  More than a decade since its inception in 2013, Atiak Sugar Factory con

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African music platform to pay $1m in royalties

African music platform to pay $1m in royalties

A leading African music platform has announced that it is now prioritising hyperlocal markets to enhance the reach and impact of both its artistes and advertisers, focusing on tailored content in key regions across the continent. “This approach has led to specific content development i

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How to grow organic cocoa

How to grow organic cocoa

Cocoa grows well on a wide range of soils but lose soils that allow movement of air and moisture, and root penetration is ideal. It must hold moisture in the soil during the dry season, as cocoa needs a regular supply of moisture for good growth. Cocoa can be grown in soils having a pH v

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Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya will send 600 more police officers to Haiti next month to bolster an international anti-gang mission, President William Ruto said on Friday during a visit by the Haitian prime minister intended to speed up deployments to the force. At least 10 countries have promised to send a tota

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Corruption scandal rocks State House

Corruption scandal rocks State House

A presidential assistant and four clerical staff in the Office of the President are being held for questioning as part of a wider investigation into alleged corruption at State House and the Office of the President. Monitor could not readily identify the clerical staff who are being held

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Government Terminates Kilembe Mines Contract Following Investor’s Massive Mineral Export Request

Government Terminates Kilembe Mines Contract Following Investor’s Massive Mineral Export Request

The government has terminated its agreement with Tibet-Hima Mining Company for the management and operation of Kilembe Mines, which is a major step forward for Uganda's mining industry.This judgment was taken in r

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Increase capacity of Lira hospital

Increase capacity of Lira hospital

This week, this newspaper reported on the plight of patients who seek treatment at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Built around 1928, some of the facility's structures are dilapidated, according to the facility’s authorities. Although it serves patients from Lango, parts of Teso a

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Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya to send 600 more police officers to Haiti after new gang attacks

Kenya will send 600 more police officers to Haiti next month to bolster an international anti-gang mission, President William Ruto said on Friday during a visit by the Haitian prime minister intended to speed up deployments to the force. At least 10 countries have promised to send a tota

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Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day

On Wednesday this week, we celebrated 62 years since independence. Deep down, we all know our independence from the British is in name only, there are signs everywhere, but Ugandans never allow such obstacles to stand in the way of fun. We already have a steady supply of depressing news and

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial set for May

Sean "Diddy" Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward. During the hearing before U.S. District Judge A

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