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Uganda cabinet approves bill for unified food and agriculture regulator

Cabinet projects that, once enacted, the law will improve human, animal and plant health, boost consumer confidence in agricultural products and enhance Uganda’s competitiveness in regional and international markets. The government further expects the new regulatory framework to increase farmers’ incomes through…

Delayed construction of Shs95 billion Naitakiru valley tank irks Karamoja MPs

The valley tank whose construction was launched in September, 2025, is one of the three valley tanks being constructed to support the planned Nangololpolon dam in Kotido district, under a project funded by the government of Uganda and the Federal Republic of…

Hunger kills 15 in Kotido, triggering calls for urgent government intervention

Kotido District has a population of about 219,700 people, with officials estimating that more than 45,600 households have been severely affected hunger caused by the prolonged dry spell.  Emmanuel Oyuku, the Kotido Chief Administrative Officer said reports from sub-county authorities indicate that…

200 billion shillings-worth of crops destroyed by drought In Kotido

By Moses Lokeris At least 5,000 hectares of crops worth 2 billion shillings are said to have been destroyed by the ongoing dry spell in Kotido District, leaving hundreds of families starring at hunger. Sam Richard Erechu, the Kotido District Production Officer…

Gov’t targets 44.5 million animals in cost-recovery FMD mass vaccination drive

The first nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) will begin in July and end in August this year, the government has announced. This as reporter by Daily Monitor will follow the completion of the ongoing farmer registration, onboarding…

Kotido livestock farmers raise concern over fee for FMD vaccines under new government policy

Under the new arrangement, introduced early this year, farmers will bear the cost of the vaccines, while the government will continue to fund the services of veterinary officers administering the vaccines, as well as the transportation and cold chain costs involved in…

Nakoreto piggery farmer devastated after thieves steal three gilts worth Shs3.5 million

Paul Adia the LCIII of Maaru sub county confirmed the incident, blaming it to idle youth, whom he says have shunned product work and instead resort to stealing people’s property. By Hellen Aguyo Pigs in pen (Courtesy photo) A renowned piggery farmer…

Northern Uganda cattle restocking payments delayed due to verification snags

Under the initiative, each beneficiary household is expected to receive Shs5 million in cash, equivalent to the value of five head of cattle. Priority under the first phase has been given to elderly persons, widows and widowers, former abductees, female-headed households, unemployed…

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