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We have not been consulted on coffee investor deal: UCDA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The controversial agreement between Uganda and a foreign investor to process and export coffee was reached before the industry regulator was consulted, but the body might not oppose the deal, according to its top leadership. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority Managing Director, Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye says …

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Deputy Speaker queries visa application process

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has raised concern about the troubles faced by Ugandans to access Visas to travel to different countries. Addressing Parliament on Thursday, Tayebwa directed that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Jeje Odongo to present to parliament a comprehensive statement …

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Parliament adopts a hybrid approach to Prime Minister’s time

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have adopted an amendment to the rules governing Parliament procedures, which will see the legislature adopt a hybrid system during the Prime Minister’s Time. The practice in Commonwealth parliaments is that time is allotted to the Prime Minister to directly answer oral questions …

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Emyooga beneficiaries in Kasese record success from the program

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Beneficiaries of Emyooga program in Kasese district are reporting success since the program was rolled-out in the district more than a year ago. Program beneficiaries who interacted with URN say the seed capital has helped them start or grow their businesses, learn business and saving cultures …

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Farmers in Kitgum abandon farmlands over fear of rustlers

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in Kitgum district have abandoned farming and oxen ploughing due to attacks by suspected rustlers. The affected areas include the sub-counties of Kiteny, Orom, Orom East, Namokora, and Namokora town council. Its population greatly depends on agriculture for food and economical purposes. According …

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Dr. Nambatya commends government for supporting herbal medicine development

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Grace Nambatya Kyeyune, the Director of the National Therapeutic Institute has commended President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his unwavering support for herbal medicine development in the country. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Muyenga, Nambatya said before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, her institute …

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Should Ugandans be worried over roadside bombs?

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least three vehicles have been damaged in two separate roadside bomb explosions along the Kampala-Masaka highway in a space of seven days. The first incident occurred on Easter Sunday at around 9:30pm in Kyangoma village, Kkingo sub county, Lwengo district where a vehicle driven …

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