Farmers in the eastern district of Bugiri have welcomed the governments’ intervention of construction Ten Agriculture Cluster projects in the area These clusters aim at adding value to the agricultural produces for farmers before setting them off for various markets Umar Kagoda, a former NRM youth district chairperson recalls why […]

The Ministry of Tourism wildlife and antiquities is developing standards for the Handicrafts and souvenir sector. According to Grace Aulo Mbabazi the coordinator of the Handicraft and souvenirs project, setting standardds is one of the many proactive efforts geared at enhancing sector growth and visibility. Competition from cheaper handicraft imports, […]

Residents of Namagabi A village in Kayunga Town Council in Kayunga district this Thursday morning blocked the road from Kayunga town to Nkokonjeru, protesting against load shading in their area. It is alleged that for more than three weeks now, they have been experiencing power load shading, something that has […]

Uganda’s coffee sector has performed well amidst the covid-19 pandemic, where the country has been able to export over 500,000 bags of coffee. Government is deploying more agricultural extension staff to extend outreaches to farmers on coffee production. The latest however is a webinar to discuss how coffee sector can […]

Kyambogo University has set the 16th of November to have its second semester examinations for the final year students. The vice chancellor Prof. Eli Katunguka has clarified that all government sponsored students won’t get allowance has it has been before. At least 11,943 students are finalizing studies in different disciplines […]

You may not think there’s anything wrong with how you cook rice – but there probably is. If you’re not using enough water then you’re at risk of heart disease and cancer, a scientist has warned. Cooking the grains in excess water helps to flush out arsenic, preventing any possible […]

Uganda swimming federation has organized a fun challenge they intend to coincide with the 2020 FINA world aquatics day celebrations that are due in October. The event will be held scientifically to suit standard operating procedures.

There have been reports of Anthrax outbreak in the country affecting animals especially in western Uganda as well as the West Nile regions and this has caused panic among farmers and the communities in the regions. Anthrax is a disease caused by a spore-forming bacterium called bacillus anthracis which can […]

Tina Carroll says she fights back tears at night trying to figure out how to juggle being an essential employee and a single mom during a pandemic. “I really don’t know what my son is going to do. It really puts me in between a rock and a hard place,” […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged European leaders to focus on two major issues of debt relief and trade with Africa. The President was yesterday bidding farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of Netherlands to Uganda H.E Henk Jan Bakker who has concluded his four-year tour of duty in Uganda.“For Europe, […]