Balaam Gives Districts August 30 Deadline to Fill 800 Jobs
KAMPALA — The Minister of Local Government, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has issued a firm directive requiring all Local Governments across Uganda to fully constitute the...
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Agoro irrigation scheme revamp raises hopes of transforming Lamwo into north’s food basket
Beneath the rolling hills of Agoro sub-county in Lamwo district, close to Uganda’s border with South Sudan, a renewed investment in irrigation infrastructure is offerin...
Drought-Resistant Cassava Offers Hope for Food Security Amid Hunger Crisis in Karamoja
Simon Ekwaru, FOSTER Project Assistant at FAO with cassava farmers in Napak district A drought-resistant cassava variety is offering a lifeline to communities in Karamoja...
Government Warns of Dry, Hot July as Below-Average Rainfall Expected Across Uganda
The Minister of State for Environment, Hon. Beatrice Anywar is presenting a brief on the prevailing weather conditions in the country to Parliament.The Government has war...
Tayebwa commends Badogi for withdrawing Kigulu North petition
Tayebwa further praised Badogi for embracing the ideals of party solidarity, saying his decision aligns with the National Resistance Movement’s principles under Preside...
Children, Elderly Dying as Food Shortages Worsen in Karamoja, Church Warns
The Bishop of the Church of Uganda’s North Karamoja Diocese, Rt. Rev. Simon Akol Aisu, has warned that Karamoja is heading towards a severe food crisis after months of...
UCC Says NMG Security Inquiry Still Ongoing Amid Reopening Talks
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says investigations into the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda are still ongoing.The Uganda Communications Commission...
Health Experts Raise Alarm Over Rising Back Pain in Ntungamo
Health experts have warned of rising cases of back pain in Ntungamo District, attributing the trend to strenuous manual labour, poor posture and inadequate rest, while al...
Sixteen starve to death in Uganda as drought kills crops
The Ugandan government says at least 16 people have died from hunger in recent weeks in the north-eastern region of Karamoja due to a prolonged drought.Farmers say they'v...
MPs warned against absenteeism as parliament activates biometric attendance system
Deputy speaker of parliament Thomas TayebwaDeputy speaker Thomas Tayebwa has warned legislators against absenteeism, saying Parliament’s electronic attendance system is...