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Fake farm inputs affecting nascent crop farming in Karamoja

Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unregulated liberalization is posing a threat to agriculture, particularly crop production, in the Karamoja region of Uganda, potentially hindering the government’s efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency in the area. Joh Longino, the Nakapiripirit District Local Council 5 Chairperson, expressed concerns about the distribution of substandard …

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ROBBERY: Woman sedates Lweza security guards

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have established that thugs easily raided a chicken farm in Lweza, Makindye Ssabagabo Municipality, after a female stranger served the two guards on sedated food that made them lose consciousness. Justus Nuweatuha and one Oparu who are from to Gallant Security Company were …

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Rustlers raid Gen. Gutti’s farm, make off with 40 cows

Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rustlers have for the third time raided the farm of Gen. Andrew Gutti, the General Court Martial chairman, and made off with 40 cows in Napak district The rustlers stormed the farm in Lorengechora sub-county on Tuesday night, which has left everyone wondering about their courage. …

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UNHCR launches Uganda’s first commercial farm for refugees

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched Uganda’s first commercial farm for refugees and host communities in Adjumani district. A resident of the same area, Piros Santos Erwaga last June offered 2000 acres of land to UNHCR in Piroa, Aliwala village in …

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13 killed as cattle rustlers attack Nigerian village

Kano, Nigeria | AFP | Thirteen people were killed in prolonged clashes between cattle thieves and local civilian militia in northern Nigeria’s Zamfara state, police said on Thursday. The militia and cattle thieves fought a gun battle Tuesday through Wednesday in the remote village of Fankashi in the Maru district …

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