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9 July 2024, 5:25 pm
NARO awards young innovators in poultry business
By Byamukama Alozious National Agricultural Research Organization’s Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MUZARDI) has awarded grants to young innovators developing green technologies in chicken farming, adding value to the agricultural chain. The “Greening the Chicken Value Chain” initiative,…
26 June 2024, 11:19 am
Passengers decry heavy traffic, delays in Masindi port ferry services
By Joshua Olomo Apac Passengers who use the Lira-Apac-Kiryadongo route have decried the delays experienced with the Masindi port ferry services, especially now that the number of passengers on this route has surged. In early May 2024, the Uganda National…
21 June 2024, 10:44 am
ABSA Bank trains Lira SME’s on business management
By Simon Peter Odongo Lira Small and Medium Enterprise owners in Lira city received comprehensive business management training from ABSA Bank, partnered with DHL Uganda, Birungyi, and Barata and Associates, at Margarita Palace Hotel on June 20, 2024. Assistant Lira…
12 June 2024, 18:02
Pader LC V chairperson demands closure of all roadside markets
By Odongo Patrick James The Pader district chairperson, Mr. Obwoya Fearless Oyat, on Tuesday, June 11th 2024, called on various town clerks and subcounty chiefs to shut down all markets operating near roadsides with immediate effect, citing an increased risk of…
5 June 2024, 6:28 pm
Over 200 youths and women skilled in horticulture business
By Byamukama Alozious On 4th June, over 200 youths and women attended a symposium at Gudie Leisure Farm, where they were trained in the horticulture business. These enthusiastic participants came from various parts of the country, eager to learn about…
29 May 2024, 3:41 pm
Gudie Leisure Farm to integrate AI in horticulture agribusiness
By Byamukama Alozious Gudie Leisure Farm, a pioneer in innovative agricultural practices, has unveiled its ambitious plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its farming operations. This strategic move aims to empower farmers with rapid access to crucial information, thereby…
29 May 2024, 12:09 pm
Farmers tipped on using technology to produce biogas for clean, safe energy
By Philip Onyango Amidst the fight against environmental pollution and increasing income of the poor, the Ugandan government has been urged to launch a universal biogas scheme. The request comes as a non-government organisation Sistema-bio launched a program to provide…
18 April 2024, 2:26 pm
NSSF Tips Gulu University Students on Career Development and Financial Literacy
By Emmy Daniel Ojara Gulu On Wednesday, the National Social Security Fund sensitized Gulu University students with career development tips and financial management skills. This is part of the NSSF annual NSSF Career Expo initiative. It is an initiative through…
29 March 2024, 1:50 pm
Uganda Investment Authority launches Investment Facilitation and Protection Camp…
Byamukama Alozious In order to protect investors and industrial parks, Uganda Investment Authority launched a six months Investment Facilitation and Protection Campaign where UIA is to visits all the parks and investors to appreciate their needs. Speaking to media, Robert…
14 March 2024, 1:35 pm
Bad debtors frustrate Mbale City traders
By Shadrach Afayo Traders in Mbale City have expressed concern over the increasing number of consumers who have constantly become bad debtors. A maize produce dealer in the industrial area, Ms Aisha Mabanja says a great number of institutions and…