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Ugandan consumers association to protest against high cost of living

The Uganda consumers’ protection awareness association (UCPAA) has threatened to stage a national wide demonstration in protest against the increasing cost f living in the country. Addressing a news conference…

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Governments stops the creation of new districts

The government will not table any more request for the new districts in parliament until 2014. The minister of local government Adolf Mwesige made the remarks while meeting the members…

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Uganda Farmers Contend with Seeds of Uncertainty

James Kisembo, a farmer in Kabarole, western Uganda, decided to prepare two acres for growing beans, three times the size of what he grew in 2009. Kisembo was inspired by…

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Inadequate seed production capacity key cause of anomalies in Uganda seed sector

Following the complaints by farmers and seed producers about fake and adulterated seeds on the market, Gerald Businge interviewed Bulegeya Komayombi, the Commissioner for Crop Protection in Uganda’s Ministry of…

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Poor rains raise fear of starvation in Kitgum

Poor and inconstent rains have affected farmers in Kitgum district leading poor crop yield. Residents say they don’t have enough food to push them until the end of the year…

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China donated Twin Towers for President and prime Minister’s office almost complete

The Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has inspected the Ugandan Twin-tower office block that is to house the office of the President and that of the Prime Minister. Construction of the…

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Over 45 drivers register for Eastern Motor Club Championship

The Eastern Motor club championship has attracted rally drivers both from in and outside Uganda. Paul Musoke the President Eastern rally Moto club says 45 drivers have already confirmed their…

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East Africa Community urged to solve common market loopholes

Uganda export promotions board executive director Florence Kata has said protectionism among the east African member states is hindering the success of common market. Speaking to the press in Kampala,…

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Teachers to resume strike if salaries are not increased by end of August

The Uganda teachers union has temporary resolved t suspend their sit-down strike for a month to allow a committee set-up by the president Yoweri Museveni do its work. The announcement…

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Hailstorm destroys crops in western Uganda

Wind and hail storm has destroyed crops, life stock and houses in Kabulinda zone Kabonero sub county Kabarole district posing fears of server famine among the residents in the mere…

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