Buikwe river on the brink as pollution poisoning intensifies
Communities that derive their livelihoods from River Musamya in the central parts of Uganda have raised the red flag over contamination of the water body in Buikwe Distri...
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Naro intensifies banana value addition research
The National Banana Research Programme (NBRP) under National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro) situated at Kawanda is working with private processors of products...
Refugees, host communities fight over livestock
In 60 days, Mr Peter Arape, the refugee welfare officer II for Agojo Refugee Settlement in Ciforo Sub-county, Adjumani District, mediated 14 conflicts between refugees an...
Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy
Kazo District is experiencing a transformative period as efforts to uplift its people from a subsistence economy to a money economy gain momentum. In her latest statement...
UNMF Urges Kisoro Musicians to Unite for Growth and International Recognition
Officials from the Uganda National Musicians Association have urged Kisoro musicians to unite and cooperate by joining the Greater Kigezi Musicians Association Limited to...
Sewerage Overflow Threatens Health and Livelihoods in Kisoro
Village health teams (VHT) from Kisoro Municipality are raising concerns about the overflowing Kamonyi sewerage into neighboring gardens in Karumena village, Kamonyi ward...
Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams
Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustra...
Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams
Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustra...
Poor roads in Nebbi delay government projects, impact local trade
Contractors have said the poor state of roads in Nebbi District is stifling completion of government projects in the area. The contractors say they are finding difficulti...
Yumbe farmers suffer major crop losses due to heavy rains
“When I planted these crops, I never expected the rain would disrupt us; it usually doesn’t. This time, however, the rains were excessive, and my nearly ready crops w...