Tag: Food security

Museveni Pledges Uganda’s Support as DRC Battles Ebola Outbreak

To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.

NUP CELEBRATES SIX YEARS, KYAGULANYI PROMISES TO COME BACK HOME SOON

National News

“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.

Agriculture

Museveni Asks African Leaders to Adopt 4 Acre Model...

The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has urged delegates of the African Union Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme...

National News

Food Insecure Sub Regions Revealed; Teso, Karamoja and West...

In strict adherence to the standard reflected under the globally-accepted eight Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) questions, the UBOS...

Agriculture

UBOS Report 2024: Agriculture Transforms Livelihoods in Uganda

President Museveni’s focus on agriculture as a pillar of Uganda’s economy has yielded significant gains; however, sustained progress depends on embracing government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and leveraging available resources to enhance productivity. With collective effort, Uganda’s vision of becoming a middle-income country is within reach, driven by a thriving agricultural sector.

Environment

China-Uganda Plantation Projects to Fight Climate Change

During the recent 2024 forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit, China announced 10 partnership initiatives or actions covering 10 areas of cooperation between the Asian nation and East African country in the coming few years. Among these are the partnerships for agriculture and livelihood.

Agriculture

China-Africa Centre for Perennial Rice Technology to Increase Food...

The partnership presents Ugandan researchers with invaluable opportunities, including access to cutting-edge research and development in perennial rice plus knowledge exchange in perennial rice cultivation, further reducing labor costs and increasing returns to investment.

Environment

BULIISA: Truck Drivers Warned against Fueling Charcoal Burning

The government is in phases of implementing a rural electrification program and promoting the use of alternative and renewable energy sources and promoting the use of energy-efficient technologies aimed at reducing pressure on forests as a source of charcoal production.

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.

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