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The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Rural Initiatives for Poverty Alleviation (RIPA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaborative efforts aimed at helping farmers escape the poverty trap. The partnership, signed off by the NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma and the RIPA Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Tumusiime Vincent Bamugaya at the NARO headquarters...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned the Teso Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Arapai sub-county, Soroti City.  The Teso Presidential Industrial Hub is one of the 19 hubs set up across the country with the aim of equipping over 12,000 youths every year under the Presidential Initiative on skilling of the youth to usher them into the money economy.  Commissioning the hub,...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a stern directive to Regional Police Commanders (RPCs), prohibiting the granting of police bond to individuals accused of embezzling funds for the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga programs. Addressing the leaders of the Teso sub region at Kumi Municipal Grounds today, the President emphasised the importance of safeguarding funds meant to uplift Uganda’s...

The six-month coaching program under the CAF Coaching Convention resumed for a structured 40 hours from Tuesday, 12th November 2024 to Saturday, 16th November 2024. Before attending the in-person sessions, participants conducted field visits in two groups one at KCCA FC and the other at NEC FC in Bugoloobi where they observed training sessions and engaged with both clubs' technical...

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has provided financial aid to the families impacted by the unfortunate shooting on October 20, 2024, in Paimol village, Agago District. The incident, involving Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier Private Ameny Bonny, resulted in three fatalities and left three others wounded. Through Lt Gen Sam Okiding, the Deputy CDF, the CDF...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday 18th November, 2024 urged leaders in Teso to prioritise the fight against land fragmentation in the sub region to foster sustainable development. Addressing a gathering today at the home of the Vice President, H.E Jessica Alupo in Katakwi District, President Museveni emphasised the need for proactive leadership to address Africa’s persistent challenges.  Earlier on, the...

Mr. Joseph Ijara, the proprietor of Teifa Farm in Kakusi cell, Serere District, today shared an inspiring journey of resilience and success, proving that with the right mindset and determination, transformative change is possible.  From a humble beginning as a taxi driver to leading a diversified agricultural enterprise, Mr. Ijara’s story exemplifies the potential of practical action. Mr. Ijara shared his...

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has vowed to clamp down on ghost Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) and cause prosecution of district leaders implicated in the misuse of funds. This commitment was made during a high-level meeting held on November 15, 2024, at State Lodge, Nakasero. The meeting was attended by senior government officials, including Resident District Commissioners...

A team of 15 children from Young Engineers Uganda, have a STEM competition Trophy in Tanzania in the second Young Engineers Pan Africa Competition. The completion which was held at on Saturday November 16 at Aga Khan Primary School, brought together children under the Young Engineers STEM Education Programme focused on innovation and robotics education from Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Hosted in...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Dr. Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, along with her team from the Geneva-based Secretariat, at State Lodge, Nakasero. The meeting included officials from the Government of Uganda, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss key challenges in child immunisation and develop strategies to improve public health. Dr. Nishtar's visit...