Tooro Inter-Religious Council Advocates for Transition from Mairungi Farming to Alternative Crops
In response to President Museveni’s enactment of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023, the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda, Tooro Region, is urging Mairungi farmers to transition to cultivating crops such as coffee, banana, and Hass avocado. During a meeting convened at the United Pentecostal Churches International of Uganda in Kahungabunyonyi, attended by […]
Continue ReadingExtension Staffs Warned Against Misuse of Gov’t Motorcycles
Kabarole District officials have issued a stern warning to agriculture extension staff regarding the appropriate use of government motorcycles. Instead of misappropriating these resources, staff are urged to utilize them effectively in providing services to citizens. The caution follows the distribution of two new motorcycles to extension workers in Mugusu and Rwengaju, aimed at […]
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Kabarole: Mairungi/Khat Growers to Sue Government Over Signed Narcotics & Psychotropic Substances Control
Kaboha Mairungi / Khat growers under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi/Khat Growers and Transporters Association have threaten to sue the government over the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Act 2023 that has been signed into law. The law Thomas Tayebwa the Parliament Deputy speaker on Tuesday announced that President Museveni has signed into law […]
Continue ReadingBunyangabu Residents Eagerly Await Minister Katumba Wamala’s Response to Kasunganyanja Accident Concerns
Kaboha Ahead of Bishop Patrick Kyaligonza Road Safety Campaign Commemoration this Sunday 11th February 2024 at Rwimi COU in Bunyangabu district, Residents are anticipating the invited chief guest who is also Minister for Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala to address the sharp Conner located at Kasunganyanja trading center which has acted as accident death […]
Continue ReadingUPDF Mountain Division Dedicates 43rd Tarehe Sita to DRC Success
Sylvia As the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) marked the 43rd Tarehe Sita yesterday, Maj. Gen. Dick Olum, commanding the UPDF mountain division and leading Operation Shujja, dedicated this year’s celebrations to the success achieved in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The joint operation with DRC army FARDC, named ‘Operation Shuja, initiated on November […]
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Bunyangabu Placed Under Livestock quarantine Over Foot and Mouth Disease
Kaboha Bunyangabu District Put has been placed under Quarantine Restrictions following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the district. According to letter dated 6th February2024 signed by Dr. Ann Rose Ademun Commissioner for Animal Health in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Foot and Mouth Disease was first reported in […]
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We Shall Abide by Court Orders – Museveni to the Judiciary
Tuesday 6th February 2024 noon EDITORIAL President Museveni has pledged that government will strive to abide by court orders to ensure judicial independence. In an address read for him by Vice president Jessica Alupo at the start of the 25th Annual Judges’ Conference, President Museveni, implored the Judges to align the exercise of […]
Continue ReadingKyarusozi Parish Unveils Public Address System Worth 40M
Kyarusozi Parish in Kyenjojo district was on Saturday filled with joyous smiles as parishioners finally received the much-anticipated Public System valued at 40 million Shs, aimed at enhancing public address capabilities within the parish. The Public System, comprising microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers, and associated equipment, was ceremoniously inaugurated and blessed by Rev Fr Richard Pothast Akiiki […]
Continue ReadingMP Ssemujju proposes evacuation fund for Ugandan migrant workers abused abroad
EDITORIAL The Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, has asked parliament to create a fund to help Ugandan workers who face problems while working abroad. He wants this fund to help workers return home if they are mistreated or get stuck in another country. Ssemujju made this proposal while discussing a […]
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