Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has embarked on activities to restore the degraded Kochi River catchment area in the West Nile region. Kochi River catchment is one of the twelve sub-catchments that form the Albert Nile Catchment in the Upper Nile water management zone. The sub-catchment covers an …
Read More »Uganda’s budget rat hole
Why government’s biggest problem is not the size of its debt but its cost of borrowing THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Uganda’s 2023/24 budget, like all previous ones in the last few years, has generated a lot of controversy about the role of public debt in our national life. Growths …
Read More »Traders want government to suspend livestock markets in Karamoja region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders dealing in livestock are demanding the government to suspend all the cattle markets in Karamoja region until they get permanent solutions to end the cattle raids in the Karamoja sub region. The call follows the recovery of six stolen cows from the four trucks …
Read More »FAO, government to assess potential new dairy market
Kenya has constantly banned Ugandan dairy products on its market claiming to protect local producers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has entered into a new partnership with the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) to boost exports of Ugandan milk and dairy …
Read More »Government equips regional artificial insemination centers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cattle farmers across different regions are experiencing a newfound sense of optimism as artificial insemination services become more readily accessible, thanks to the African Development Bank’s AVCDP project. To facilitate the availability and proper storage of semen at six AI centers in various regions, the …
Read More »New structures for rationalised MDAs takes effect next month
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The implementation roadmap of the rationalization program for 69 government institutions ends this month, with the new approved structures taking effect on July 1 with the new financial year. The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Ramathan Ggoobi said that …
Read More »Youth leaders want government to support PWDs to participate in electoral process
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youth leaders has outlined ways in which the government can improve the participation of young people and people with disabilities in the electoral process. At a news conference held in Kampala on May 26, youth leaders representing Civil Society Organisations under the …
Read More »Clergy ask gov’t to review PDM to suit Acholi sub-region needs
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in Acholi have called on the government to review the Parish Development Model (PDM) so that it suits the real needs of the sub-region that is still recovering from the two decades of insurgencies. The clerics said although the PDM is a good …
Read More »Private sector players partner with gov’t in seeking trade and investment opportunities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private sector’s decision to join the government to host the second leg of the Uganda-South Africa Summit in Kampala planned later this year shows a changing narrative in the private sector space, as companies seek business deals and contribute to the country’s growth. The summit …
Read More »Government hails telecom companies for driving Uganda’s digital revolution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi has hailed the role played by telecom companies in driving Uganda’s digital revolution. “Previously in our village, one would go to the nearest hill and shout their voices out to inform people …
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