Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Christian University (UCU) is mourning the tragic death of Pamela Ruth Tumwebaze, the university’s head of student affairs, who was killed at her home in Gwafu West, Goma Division, Mukono District. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the university community, leaving students, staff, …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Gwafu West Village in Mukono Municipality are reeling after the shocking murder of Palema Ruth Tumwebaze, 46, the head of student affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). Her body was discovered in her home in the early hours of the morning, sending …
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Kamwenge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and residents of Kamwenge District on Monday praised President Yoweri Museveni for restoring lasting peace in the region by crushing Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels who once posed a major threat to their communities. Agriculture Minister and Kamwenge District NRM Chairperson, Frank Tumwebaze, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze, has highlighted the importance of potatoes in addressing the nutritional needs of people across the continent and improving the livelihoods of different communities. “Potato and sweet potato are not just food crops; they are …
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Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The inaugural NARO–EAGC Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium has ended at Namulonge on Saturday, with a call for similar events to be held nation-wide. “I have also urged National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and its partners, including Green Card and other organizations, …
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EAGC’s Uganda Agribusiness Expo steers innovation, and wealth creation in sustainable agriculture Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namulonge is the place to be this weekend for Ugandan farmers interested in climate-smart agriculture. The National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge is hosting farmers and experts from the Eastern …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial …
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Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The efficiency of Uganda’s agricultural extension services were questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a workshop in Kampala, that “Agriculture production in Uganda has increased since 1962, but productivity has not improved.” Soon after, …
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Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The newly elected Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) executive and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) have agreed to lead a new drive to end quackery that is affecting the quality of products from Ugandan farms. “There are very many quack doctors …
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Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The new Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) President Dr Andrew Akashaba and his team will be sworn in shortly in Kampala in a brief ceremony. Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries is expected to be chief guest at the handover occasion. Dr Akashaba, a veteran of …
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