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Constrained: Ugandan Tea Farmers Seek UGX 126 Billion Government Bailout Amid Sector Crisis

Tea farmers in Uganda have called on the government for a UGX 126 billion bailout to save the struggling sector from potential collapse, as declining global tea prices force some farmers to abandon their plantations. Onesimus Matsiko, the Chairman of the Tea

November 18, 2024

Religion

Massive Crowd Of 25,000 Stages Peaceful Protest Near Gyeonggi Provincial Office,No Clashes Reported

The protest was in response to the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization’s cancellation of a well anticipated event booking at Paju Imjingak Peace Park on the 30th of the previous month. The event that the Paju Imjingak Peace Park was reserved for was anticipating

November 17, 2024

Security

ATMIS Transfers 21 Bases To Somali National Army To Fight Al-Shabab Terrorists

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has completed the transfer of 21 military bases to the Somali National Army, marking the official conclusion of its troop withdrawal process, which was carried out in three phases, according to a statement from

November 17, 2024

News

Uganda Applauded By African Union For Extraordinary Agriculture Summit Preparations

The African Union (AU) Commission has commended Uganda for its robust preparations to host the upcoming AU Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture, set to take place from January 9 to 11, 2025, at the Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo. Led by

November 17, 2024

Crime

NDA Nabs Health Officials Selling Stolen ARV Drugs To Poultry Farmers

Health authorities in Uganda have intensified efforts to combat the theft of government-supplied antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with the latest operation leading to the arrest of a health worker and his accomplices. Ronald Kibalya Nditusawa, a health worker at Kamuli Hospital, was apprehended

November 17, 2024

Big Story

Businessman Drags Principal Judge Zeija To Chief Justice On Accusations Of Case Management&Conduct

Principal Judge Dr. Flavian Zeija has come under scrutiny following allegations of misconduct in his handling of a high-profile land dispute. A litigant, Dr. Medard Kiconco, has formally written to Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, raising concerns over Zeija’s actions, which he claims

November 16, 2024

Politics

Speaker Among,DRC MPs Seek Stronger Ties In Trade & Security

In a significant effort to deepen regional cooperation, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among hosted a delegation of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legislators to discuss critical issues of trade and security. The discussions emphasized the need for peace as a foundation for

November 16, 2024

Politics

Grace Akifeza Calls For Unity After Historic By-Election Win In Kisoro

Grace Akifeza Ngabirano has extended an olive branch to her political opponents and called for reconciliation following her victory in the Kisoro District Woman MP by-election. Running as an independent candidate, Akifeza won a closely contested race, securing 50,459 votes against her

November 16, 2024

News

UK Envoy Praises Military Training Ties With Uganda

The United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Lisa Chesney, has underscored the significance of the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Uganda, citing military training at the prestigious Sandhurst Academy as a cornerstone of this partnership. Speaking during a

November 16, 2024

News

List: JSC Confirms 25 Acting Judicial Officers To Permanent Status

The judiciary has appointed twenty-five judicial officers at different levels to dispense justice to Ugandans and reduce on the case backlogs. In a message released by Judicial service commission, the newly appointed officers range from the senior principal magistrates grade l, acting

November 13, 2024