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Peace Rugambwa: A Mafia Who Stole over UGX 500m from the Poor in Rukungiri 

Rugambwa, previously seen and perceived as powerful and well-connected, has now lost the trust and credibility of her executive members, members of the Rukungiri community, and Kigezi at large. In a meeting that sat on Wednesday, November 4, 2024, in Rukungiri, 80% of executive committee members, led by Julius Kahigyiriza, a founding member of Boona Bageigahare, asked her to either hide from the Presidential directives or never to return to Rukungiri District.

Bamboo Uganda to Unlock Sustainable Innovation in Bamboo Industry

Bamboo is often referred to as "green gold" due to its rapid growth, sustainability, and versatility. As one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, bamboo can be harvested in just 5-7 years, making it a renewable resource that significantly contributes to reducing deforestation and soil erosion.

Empowering Serere District Youth through Vanilla Farming

Uganda produces between 250 tons and 300 tons of cured vanilla beans annually. In 2021, the country exported 189.180 tons of cured vanilla valued at $21.55 million (about UGX 81 billion) according to Bank of Uganda statistics for 2023, placing her in the 2nd position in Africa.

CSOs Demand Government’s Action on Idle Youth

The government established programs under the National Youth Policy, designed to support young people to find employment by extending grants and other support to small groups of young entrepreneurs with the aim of unlocking the potential of youth for sustainable wealth creation and general development.

Museveni Unveils Uganda’s Economic Growth, Coffee Sector Expansion

Despite fierce opposition and extensive debates in recent months, the National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024 was approved during the plenary sitting on Wednesday, 6 November 2024.

Parliament Passes National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024

An Act to emend of the National Coffee Act 2021, Act 17 of 2021, aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. 

LOP Tasks Speaker Among to Withdraw from UCDA Bill

On March 27, 2024, the first reading was made in parliament with an Act to enact the National Coffee Act 2021. Act 17 of 2021 aims to dissolve the Coffee Development Authority and transfer its functions to the Ministry responsible for agriculture. This change aligns with the government policy on the rationalization of government agencies and public expenditures.

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