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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…

CAFRAHD engages Kotido residents on food security, poverty reduction

By Suzan Aanyu Unnecessary selling of food stuff has been cited as one of the major drivers contributing to food insecurity among households in Kotido district. This was raised by the locals during a community dialogue aimed at promoting inclusive participation and…

Kotido farmers cry foul over drop in livestock prices amid food crunch

By Moses Lokeris Livestock farmers in Kotido district are crying foul over a drop in livestock prices in various markets, blaming it on middlemen who take advantage of the current food crisis to exploit them. According to them, they are forced to…

Napak farmers decry unending tick fight citing fake acaricides

By Cindrella Atenyo Livestock farmers and leaders from Napak District have decried the unending fight against the tick-borne diseases which they say are causing heavy losses and threatening the survival of their cattle. According to them, they have for decades continued to…

VP Alupo woes Ethiopian investors to invest in Uganda’s agro-processing sector

Uganda’s exports to Ethiopia have reached approximately US$21.9 million, largely driven by petroleum products, alongside dairy, processed foods and manufactured goods. This reflects Uganda’s growing role as a reliable regional supplier within our interconnected economies. On the other hand, Uganda’s imports from…

Karamoja Women Activists Demand Action Against Cultural Norms Undermining Women’s Land Rights

By Helen Aguyo NAROWA signage Women activists in Karamoja Sub-region have voiced deep concern about customary practices in Karamoja that continue to undermine women’s land rights, health, and livelihoods. The Executive Director of Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA), an umbrella Community-Based Organization…

Brace for heavy rain after heatwave, OPM Warns

Prosper Gibolo Uganda’s peak dry season has taken an unexpected turn, with intensifying February rains sweeping across much of the country and prompting a nationwide flood and landslide alert. Traditionally marked by hot, dry, and sunny conditions, February signals the tail end…

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