This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” It’s a timely reminder that all people have the right to adequate foods. But how do we get from a right to a reality? And why is it so important to think about not just…
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero has revealed that Dei Bio Pharma is expected to start exporting drugs from Uganda before the end of this year. She made the revelation during her appearance before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurance. Musenero who was giving an update on her Ministry’s commitments to…
By Michael Woira As Uganda marks another Independence Day, it’s important to reflect on the strides the government has made in addressing poverty, creating jobs, boosting exports, and striving toward middle-income status. Despite the global challenges, Uganda’s efforts to build a self-sustaining economy have shown resilience, particularly in the last few years, through targeted interventions…
District Education Officer of Amolatar, Josephine Acen, popularly known as “Gwok Adako dang mako”, has taken the opportunity to share with women of Dokolo sub county her valuable sought on technical education. In a recent statement, she revealed that this sector is currently limping, leading to redundancy among school dropouts. The statement was made during…
Minister Musasizi’s remarks were directed at Rubanda District Woman MP Prossy Mbabazi Akampurira, during the 54-year celebrations of Kakore Rugambwa Parish in Rubanda District. The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has urged leaders and citizens to focus on performance and tangible results delivered by political leaders rather than years spent in office. Minister Musasizi’s…
Misclassification has allowed companies like Koudijs Uganda, Agrivetis Uganda Ltd, and Impact Sales Uganda Ltd to evade paying taxes, while local producers who use organic materials such as soya, sunflower, and cotton are left grappling with unfair competition. NATIONAL | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is at the centre of a brewing scandal, accused of…
FRI 07 JUN, 2024 08:37By Edward Kafufu Baliddawa It is reported that the farmers in Kumi and Bukedea are stuck with cassava. We even see an overflow of dried cassava at the weekly flea Bukedea market. This shows the growing predicaments that our village farmers face on account of lack of agro-processing to add value to…
Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. BBC | The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”. “Any…
By Denis Omiji January 4th 2025 Dokolo – The long-awaited Adeknino Seed Secondary School in Dokolo district has finally been completed and handed over to the district’s authorities in a grand ceremony. The handover took place at the school premises located in Owor Village, Adwong-owor parish in Adeknino sub county, in the presence…
Contracts below Shs10 million at local government levels and Shs30 million at central government level, will be reserved exclusively for youth, women, and PWDs. KAMPALA – Parliament has taken decisive steps to accelerate the implementation of the newly amended Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act, 2024, which seeks to secure procurement contracts…
