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...
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High yielding jackfruit give hope to farmers
Jackfruit, whose scientific name is Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam, has potential to reduce food and nutrition insecurity for both rural and urban communities in various pa...
Who will rescue Bukedi from the jaws of poverty?
The 2024 census puts Bukedi Sub-region’s population at 2,376,744, with women (1,206,825) outnumbering men (1,169,919). Tororo (609,117), Busia (412,018), Pallisa (330,9...
Why Kenya president is walking a tight rope on deputy's ouster bid
Embattled Kenyan Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday made a last-ditch attempt to block an impeachment vote against him in the National Assembly, with more...
NUP, Lukwago to fight over the Lord Mayor’s seat
Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago recently sent a clear warning to Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors that they stand no chance in a fight against him. ...
Goals, despair and Glory: A journey into the rich tapestry of Ugandan football @100 years
Fufa celebrated 100 years of existence on Friday as a prelude to the centurion annual general meeting in Wakiso District. However, Ugandan football history dates back to...
Gashumba is spoiling things for Uganda’s Banyarwanda
Initially, the Banyarwanda were Banyarwanda. But now we hear people describing themselves as âUgandans of Rwandan originâ. Where did this come from? I am second...
How Karuma closure disrupts supply chain
At about 5.45am, Lawrence Waka drives his delivery van—a Probox—from Kamdini Town centre to Atura Landing Site. It is at this former ferry docking site, located 12km...
How East Africans are lured into Myanmar bondage
This past week, panic has gripped East Africans in the Middle East as Lebanon came under a hail of fire from Israel and tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran reached a...
Suspect dies in Masindi police cells
Masindi police are in the spotlight after a 37-year-old suspect detained on theft charges died from the cells under unclear circumstances. Patrick Mujuni, a resident of...