Tag Archives: John Opio

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   There is a looming fall in maize prices amidst an expected good harvest this season due to good rains. But, the market remains subdued according to both farmers and exporters due to increasing preference of raw grain by the regional markets. Uganda’s smallholder farmers …

Tororo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Tororo district are holding 25 vendors who were arrested for allegedly staging illegal demonstrations in Tororo town. The vendors closed their lock ups in demands for the proper management of the park including payment of utilities, among others. The 25 vendors were arrested …