KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda will hold a rhino naming ceremony in September as part of efforts to restore a species once extinct in the country, a government official said. The event, expected to raise over 11 million U.S. dollars, will take place on Sept. 22 at Ziwa Rhino …
Read More »Educationist Urges Learners: Don’t embarrass Uganda like politicians have done
Don’t Embarrass Uganda Like Politicians Have Done Educationist urges learners not to fall in the footsteps of Ugandan politicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a 700-beneficiary bursary intake with a call to learners to uphold good morals. Martha Muhwezi, the Executive …
Read More »Mandela Millers secures global food safety certification, boosting Uganda’s manufacturing standards
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector, executives announced at an event held in Kampala on Aug.15. The certification, which integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1 and additional FSSC requirements, …
Read More »Mbale farmer voices concerns as Uganda prepares for EU Coffee compliance deadline
Mbale, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mbale coffee farmer Patrick Nayumu Akabu has expressed confusion and frustration over the ongoing European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance process. Speaking about farmer registration in some coffee-growing areas, Nayumu noted that unclear communication and limited sensitization are leaving many producers uncertain about the steps …
Read More »Floods displace hundreds in Alebtong District
Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Isaac Odongo, a resident of Aduu village, Amuria parish in Aloi sub-county, was woken up on Monday night by the cries of his children. When he got out of bed, Odongo found water in every corner of his house as the children continued crying outside, …
Read More »Uganda launches groundbreaking project for first climate-resilient market in Elegu
Amuru, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | In a landmark move to boost regional trade and support vulnerable communities, Uganda has broken ground on its first climate-resilient and gender-responsive cross-border market in Elegu. The new €9.9M (Shs 41B) facility is designed to address the persistent challenges of inadequate infrastructure, poor sanitation, and …
Read More »Gov’t: Uganda coffee not to face EU sanctions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has assured Ugandans, especially players in the coffee value chain, that the country’s industry will not be adversely affected by the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), which come into force on December 30 this year. The EUDR is a framework by the …
Read More »Congolese refugee girls find comfort and opportunity in Ugandan school
Education for refugee children is often not guaranteed in their host countries. In Uganda, a special school for Congolese refugee girls ensures that their students do not get left behind. SPECIAL REPORT | Rhonet Atwiine BIRD AGENCY | It’s a hot afternoon in Katwe, a suburb of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. …
Read More »Over 3,000 Ugandans get cholera vaccine from South Sudan
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,500 Ugandan nationals from Elegu Town Council in Amuru district have received cholera vaccines in neighbouring South Sudan as the local authorities make strides to contain the transmission of the highly contagious diarrheal disease. The cross-border vaccination drive was coordinated between Amuru …
Read More »Uganda starts packaging skills program to strengthen agro-trade, harvest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is undertaking its first-ever national packaging standards training, a high-level masterclass designed to improve product quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The five-day training, hosted by the Institute of Packaging Partners Uganda (IPPU), has brought together packaging experts, …
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