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EU, Denmark to Fund Uganda’s First Climate-Resilient Market
Uganda is set to build its first climate-resilient market at Elegu, backed by funding from
February 17, 2025
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RCMRD reveals fragile wetland ecosystems struggle against human hubs of activity
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has recently conducted assessments of
January 21, 2025
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East Africa among beneficiaries as UK temporarily removes Global Tariff for cut flowers
The UK has temporarily removed Global Tariff for cut flowers, with the aim of making
April 11, 2024
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In Uganda, farmers attend plant clinics for extension services
By Kimuri Mwangi Plant clinics is a tested extension approach globally. In Uganda, the approach
July 20, 2023
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Kenya and Uganda to benefit from Angololo dam project
By Kimuri Mwangi Kenya and Uganda are building a 40-metre-high dam with a reservoir capacity
March 3, 2023
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Uganda exploring Chinese market for its coffee
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is meeting coffee farmers, cooperatives, roasters & exporters to discuss
February 3, 2023
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Uganda constructing farm access roads in 57 districts
The Government of Uganda in partnership with the World Bank has earmarked 29 road chokes
August 29, 2022
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Kenyan fish off to DCR after agreement with Uganda
Kenya and Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow for the smooth
June 20, 2022
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Uganda and Kenya agree to dialogue on trade issues
A trade war mostly touching on agricultural produce pitting Uganda and Kenya has been averted
January 5, 2022
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Uganda rolls out FMD vaccines as Tumwebaze cautions on usage
Uganda Agriculture minister Hon Frank Tumwebaze has warned officials involved in the vaccination of cattle
August 11, 2021
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Uganda & FAO to strengthen collaboration in the Agriculture Sector
Uganda Agriculture Minister Hon Frank Tumwebaze has rallied the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) to
August 3, 2021
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Government will support Soroti fruit factory to its full potential – Tumwebaze
Uganda Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Hon Frank Tumwebaze has promised to activate
July 25, 2021
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Uganda to strengthen ties with Egypt through trade in Animals and Animal Products
Uganda and Egypt have committed to ramping up their cooperation in the beef industry. The
July 25, 2021
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Time to reclaim Ministry of Agriculture land- Minister Tumwebaze
Uganda Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon Frank Tumwebaze has declared a
July 23, 2021
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Uganda declares vanilla harvest date for this year
The Ugandan Government, through the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has partnered
July 1, 2021
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I won’t tolerate corruption – Uganda’s new Agriculture Minister
The new Ugandan Agriculture Minister has vowed to deal with corruption as he took office.
June 24, 2021
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Preserving the Ankole long-horned cattle
Bright Rwamirama, the Uganda Minister of State for Animal Industry, has tasked breeders of the
May 3, 2021
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Uganda to scale up Hass avocado production
Uganda is planning to scale up the farming of Hass avocado. Dr Hillary Agaba, the
May 3, 2021
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Agriculture Minister on why Uganda leads in terms of ensuring food security
Uganda is ahead in the region in terms of ensuring food security because it is
April 8, 2021
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Traders charged with smuggling 350 bags of maize into Kenya
Three businessmen have been charged before Busia Law courts Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Phoebe Kulecho with counts relating to smuggling of 350 bags of maize worth Kshs 800,000 in taxes. Joseph Kiprono and Mugisha Moses were charged both jointly while Issa Abuneri Ingati separately faced similar charges of being in possession of uncustomed goods contrary to section 200(d)iii as read with section 210 and 211 of the EACCMA,2004 and that of conveying uncustomed goods contrary to section 199 (b) as read with section 199(c|) EACCMA,2004. Joseph and Mugisha were intercepted by Adungosi Police Station Officers while transporting 200 bags of uncustomed maize worth Kshs 460,000 in taxes on 9th March this year at Among’ura- Amaase Murram road Teso South within Busia County. The accused persons denied the offences and were each released on bond of Kshs 200,000 or bail of Kshs 100,000. Their case will be heard on 6th May 2021 and mention on the 25th March 2021.
March 17, 2021
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Rice farmers in Uganda praised
Rice farmers in Bugiri and Bugweri districts in Uganda have been praised for living up
March 15, 2021
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Uganda to make HIV treatment tablets from goat milk
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Databank (NAGRC&DB) of Uganda will start making special
March 15, 2021
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Uganda develops new kiln for the fishing industry
Scientists at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) in Uganda have come up with a
March 14, 2021
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Uganda hit hard in the creamy, milky battle in East Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi A creamy, milky, battle has been going on for a while in
December 30, 2020
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Ugandan sugar to hit the Kenyan market after talks
After the collapse of the sugar industry in Kenya, the country is set to receive
December 28, 2020
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5.5 Million Shillings per share to be paid out to Kalangala Oil Palm Growers
Farmers in Uganda organized under the umbrella Kalangala Oil Palm Growers Trust (KOPGT) are set
December 3, 2020
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President Museveni boycotts eating onions
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni says he has boycotted eating onions for months now because Uganda
October 10, 2020
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Kshs. 16.5M Urum dam launched in Turkana to foster peace
Devolution and ASALs Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa and Governor Josphat Nanok commissioned the Sh16.5Million Urum
September 14, 2020
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Project training entrepreneurs in banana value addition
Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has kick-started training of representatives from Banana
September 3, 2020
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Uganda adds an Endpoint Inspection Area at the Entebbe International Airport
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda has officially opened a new
September 3, 2020
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