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Poor soil nutrition affecting coffee production in Acholi

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Poor soil nutrition and wildfires are hindering coffee production in the Acholi Sub-region. This is according to findings by Ribbo Coffee, a social enterprise. The social enterprise which currently works with over 550 coffee farmers in Lango and Acholi Sub-region says, farmers need to …

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Experts warn Trump’s tariffs could dampen global economy

BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners has drawn wide concerns that it could trigger a trade war and dim the global economic outlook. Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum directing his administration to determine “the equivalent of a …

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Persons living with HIV in Mbale seek inclusion in PWDs

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons Living with HIV in Mbale Seek Inclusion in Parishiving with HIV in Mbale District are calling for their inclusion in the ongoing implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme, citing challenges in accessing the funds meant to support income-generating activities. Speaking during …

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Ugandans fatigued with epidemics

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans dismissing disease outbreak announcements as alarmist are fatigued with epidemics, Dr. Richard Kabanda, the Commissioner for Health Promotion and Education, has said. On January 30, 2025, the Ministry of Health announced an Ebola Sudan virus outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National …

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Police warn of new robbery trick targeting bank clients

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a warning about a new modus operandi being used by criminals posing as bank customers to identify and track individuals withdrawing substantial amounts of cash. There has been a rise in robberies targeting bank clients who have withdrawn large …

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IUIU Rector announces $1 million campaign

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) is embarking on an initiative to raise USD 1 million to empower teachers in Muslim-founded primary schools to obtain degrees by 2030.  This ambitious campaign aims to meet the urgent need for teachers to obtain bachelor’s degrees, aligning with …

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Local leaders raise concern over roadside food vending

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Lira have raised concerns about the growing number of roadside food vendors as the trend continues to increase daily. Major streets in Lira City are now filled with vendors offering various snacks, such as chips, roasted and cooked chicken, chapatti, beans, and other …

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Uganda reduces debt costs as cheap loan sources disappear

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has managed to reduce the level of spending on loans in terms of the percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through restructuring debt and the growth of the economy. Total interest payments as a share of GDP decreased to 3.5 percent at the …

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