Coffee boom: The Backbone of livelihoods in Bugisu
Samuel Wakinya, 59, a primary school teacher, embarked on growing Arabica coffee on a large scale in 2004 and has never looked back. Mr Wakinya, a resident of Bushika sub...
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How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions...
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 t...
I want to help Tooro develop- Museveni
Over 130,000 residents who have been living in fear of eviction for more than 30 years after allegedly illegally occupying land belonging to Kyaka I refugee settlement in...
How to control papaya mealybug
Pawpaw, also known as papaya (Carica papaya) is a popular fruit in Uganda known for its abundant supply of vitamins, dietary fibre and minerals. It is mainly eaten fresh...
Inside proposal to revive tea farming
Tea farmers across Uganda are facing a looming crisis, with several processing factories on the brink of closure. This is on account of the low prices of the crop, which...
Judge refers Akamba's human rights case to constitutional court
The High Court in Kampala has referred a human rights application that was filed by Busiki County, Namutumba Member of Parliament Paul Akamba to the Constitutional Court...
Ex-ULS president withdraws dismissal application in Shs4.1b theft case
A senior lawyer and former Uganda Law Society (ULS) president accused of stealing over Shs4.1 billion meant for war loss compensation to Busoga Growers Cooperatives has w...
Tooro tea farmers frustrated as prices remain low
Uganda's tea industry saw a slight price surge at the recent Mombasa Tea Auction, with the national average climbing to $0.98 (Shs3,605.45) per kilogramme, up from $0.87...
Local Farmers Shine at Annual Harvest to Home Dinner Fundraiser
Guests gather at Wallace State for the annual Harvest to Home Dinner, a showcase of haute-cuisine featuring local agricultural bounty. Supporting Our Farmers Agriplex dir...