Tag: Farmers

High Court Gives Attorney General Two Weeks to Report on Sam Mugumya’s Whereabouts

Mugumya, a former aide to former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, has previously been at the center of politically charged cases. His latest case comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over reports of enforced disappearances and prolonged detention without trial.

Uganda-Kenya Tourism Summit Opens in Mombasa, Calls for Seamless Cross-Border Travel

Regional

Ambassador Ssentongo reaffirmed Ugandan government’s commitment to strengthening cross-border tourism cooperation, noting that tourism is central to the country’s Ten-Fold Growth Strategy, which aims to grow the economy from US$50 billion to US$500 billion by 2040. He called for practical, time-bound solutions to trade barriers affecting tourism and regional business competitiveness.

Agriculture

Museveni Commissions NEC Meat and Beans Factory, Urges Farmers...

The President assured investors that Uganda has adequate raw materials to sustain the factory, noting that the challenge lies in organising farmers and connecting them to dependable markets rather than increasing production.

Agriculture

Gov’t, Avocado Value Chain Stakeholders Hold Talks to Unlock...

Stakeholders in Uganda’s avocado value chain have engaged government officials to address challenges affecting production, value addition, and access...

Business

Local Traders React to National Budget, Urge President to...

“Now, every time the Budget is read, we hear just increments of taxes on most consumable products such as alcohol, and sugar, among others. How would you expect me to listen to something that bothers me more? The President should instead downsize the district security structures where people are fond of playing the same roles,” Kayiira said.

Agriculture

Minister Tumwebaze Tells Stakeholders to Jointly Confront Agricultural Sector...

There is a need for relevant policies, regulations, technologies, and institutions in Uganda to ensure distribution of healthy food around the country.

Science

VP Alupo Commends Science and Innovation for Transforming Uganda’s...

As Uganda faces rising temperatures and irregular rainfall patterns, initiatives like these are crucial in ensuring sustainable farming practices that are able to cope with future climate changes.

Politics

Lukwago Cautions Security against Sabotaging PFF Endorsement Process

Since the eruption of the internal conflicts in the FDC party, the leadership based in Najjanakumbi has been sending an olive branch to the Katonga leaders seeking fertile ground for reconciliation; however, with the EC’s permission, to further the registration of PFF, Katonga leaders seem to be unbothered by the olive branch from Najjanankumbi.

Health

Kapelebyong Community Credited for Supporting Veterinary Team in FMD...

Kapelebyong district received 30,000 doses of FMD vaccine and a refrigerator from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF).

Business