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Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region

Coffee farming gaining traction in Bukedi region

For decades, Bukedi sub-region in Eastern Uganda was primarily known for cotton cultivation. However, fluctuating prices led farmers to abandon cotton in search of more viable alternatives. During the launch of the Bukedi Strategic Development Plan, leaders outlined coffee and cocoa as c

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Fugitive with UGX 65 Million in Fake Money Disappears at Jinja Bridge

Fugitive with UGX 65 Million in Fake Money Disappears at Jinja Bridge

(Jinja) – Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) officials have once again shown their unmatched talent for sniffing out dodgy dealings at the Jinja Nile Bridge checkpoint. But in typical Ugandan fashion, the plot comes with a twist that would make any seasoned Kampala boda boda rider proud. This time, th

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Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Bamasaba culture, deforestation are leading to the decline of the colobus monkey

Black and white Colobus monkeys, a rare species of monkeys in the world, are on the brink of extinction in Mt Elgon National Park due to imbalu, a traditional male circumcision ritual among people living on the slopes of Mt Elgon, and deforestation.

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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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Museveni “Discovers” Election Rigging – After 38 Years in Power

Museveni “Discovers” Election Rigging – After 38 Years in Power

(Kampala) – President Yoweri Museveni, who has been playing monopoly as leader of Uganda for a jaw dropping 38 years, recently claimed he has uncovered the secrets of election rigging. And it is not the usual suspects that are being accused. Accordin

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Ask the mechanic: What affects braking distance?

Ask the mechanic: What affects braking distance?

What factors affect car braking distance?VictoriaHello Victoria, braking distance is how far a vehicle travels from when its driver applies the brakes to the po

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Cheptegei had to give up life’s cravings for the crown

Cheptegei had to give up life’s cravings for the crown

You have to give to get, and no one understands this better than a successful person, or one aspiring.But for this particular chore, we shall take an athlete. You have got to be ready to give up almost everything for you to make it at the highest level.&n

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Swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira sent HOME from Olympics ‘after sneaking out of athlete’s village for night with boyfriend’

Swimmer Ana Carolina Vieira sent HOME from Olympics ‘after sneaking out of athlete’s village for night with boyfriend’

AN Olympic swimmer has been sent home after sneaking out of the athletes village to spend a night with her boyfriend.Ana Carolina Vieira, from Brazil, was sent packing after being caught short as she a

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Samsung Galaxy S24 review: Shines brightly in the premium market

Samsung Galaxy S24 review: Shines brightly in the premium market

Samsung Galaxy S24 review: This generation of Samsung S-series comes with a suite of AI features, but is it enough for savvy smartphone buyers? Let’s find out in the full review of Samsung Galaxy S24.The Samsung Galaxy S24 is priced at Rs. 79999 for the lowest storage variant in India.

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