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Multi-billion Karuma-Gulu water project to be commissioned in 2024

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The multi-billion Karuma-Gulu water project will be commissioned in October 2024, according to a timeline by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation. The Karuma-Gulu water project is expected to boost the capacity of water production in Gulu City from the current 12,000 litres of …

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Community engagement emphasized in Kitgum Open Court Day

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers in Uganda have been urged to increase their engagement with the community to bridge the gap between the legal system and citizens, and to simplify court processes. This call was made during the open court day held at the Kitgum Magistrate’s premises, …

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‘Private land ownership frustrating public projects’

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private land ownership during implementation of public projects is frustrating plans to adopt physical development plans for Gulu and Arua City. Government working with Global Green Growth Institute-GGGI developed plans for the two cities in a bid to promote organized development and avoid challenges …

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Fresh verification of pastoralists kicks off in Acholi

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A select committee from the Acholi sub-region has started fresh verification of all pastoralists commonly known as Balaalo in the region in a bid to ascertain their rightful numbers, location, and particulars of land they are occupying. The four-day exercise which kicked off on …

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Herbalists to be trained in plant propagation at Gulu University

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans are underway to incorporate plant propagation into the syllabus of students studying traditional and herbal medicine at Gulu University’s Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Studies-PharmBiotec. The department of PharmBiotec was introduced in 2017 to empower herbalists, traditional knowledge holders, and traditional healers with …

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Thefts threaten Gulu University’s living gene bank

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Theft and vandalism by the community are affecting the growth of a variety of herbs at a farm managed by Gulu University’s Department of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Studies (PharmBiotec). The department initiated the traditional medicines unit in 2017 to help the community get alternative …

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