Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a strategic move to support local farmers and ensure the continuous operation of the Soroti Fruit Factory, management announced an emergency purchase of oranges. The factory is set to buy up to 1 million kilograms of oranges from local farmers as they navigate challenges …
Read More »Residents in Lira decry increase in fruit prices
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Lira City are decrying the sharp increase in the prices of fruits which has resulted in scarcity. With the belief by residents that lemons boost their immunity against the coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are now including lemons on their groceries shopping list. A …
Read More »Soroti fruit factory accused of rejecting homegrown oranges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teso NRM leaders have accused the management of Soroti fruit factory of rejecting oranges from Teso and preferring those grown outside the region. This was revealed during President Museveni’s rally in Soroti on Saturday evening where he met NRM leaders and flag bearers drawn from …
Read More »