By Julius Mugaga Tukacungurwa/Umoja Standard. Kampala, Uganda: On Wednesday, Uganda’s Finance Minister of State for Investment and Privatization, Hon. Evelyn Anite held an X-Space discussion with the public on Agriculture Credit Facility (ACF) and how Ugandans in Agricultural Value Chain can tap into it. At the moment, there is over UGX.800Billion as Agriculture Credit Facility from Government of Uganda ready for disposal to the interested small scale to large scale farmers across Agricultural value chain. Minister Evelyn Anite and officials are seen after the X-Space disscussion on Wednesday/Courtesy Photo. Important to note; The Agricultural Credit Facility (ACF) was set up…
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When you visit Makerere University, it is hard to miss the various landmarks bearing historical names, names of great people and Pan-Africanists. The students’ Halls of residence that derive their names from Pan Africanists of our time include Nkrumah and Lumumba Halls. The most outstanding of these is probably Nkrumah Hall, named after the West African Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah; who is remembered for leading Ghana to independence. “As we celebrate the enduring legacy of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, it is crucial to not only acknowledge the profound impact he had on the people of Ghana but also to understand…
By Charles katabalwa Ugand’s National Carrier has concluded plans for possible Commencement of services to Mumbai and Lagos officially in October 2023 after securing landing slots at the two destination. The plans which were launched in August this year will come true on 11th October when the first ever direct flight from Entebbe International Airport to Mumbai city in 40years happen and Lagos will be 19th October 2023. Kabbyanga Godfrey Minister of State for Information, Communication Technology & National Guidance, while addressing journalists at media center today described the development as a great stride for the country. Kabyanga says the population…
Moroto, Uganda – Major General Don Nabasa, the 3rd Infantry Division Commander, recently called upon elders and women to encourage the Karachunas to renounce criminality and embrace peace. He made these remarks during a peace meeting held at Kaithin Village, Loputuk Sub County, in Matheniko County, Moroto District. “If you come out today and surrender your weapon, you will be a free person and a potential beneficiary of government programmes,” said Maj Gen Nabasa, addressing the Karachunas still in hiding. “We are planning alternative livelihoods for those who voluntarily handed over firearms and left the wilderness.” The Major General urged…
President Yoweri Museveni through his Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) has donated equipment and assorted items worth millions of shillings to party mobilisers from the central and eastern region in a move to eradicate poverty among households. The items donated included welding, sewing, bricklaying, gnuts grinding and popcorn machines, hairdryers, and agricultural tools such as; farm sprayers, maize seeds, pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, among others. Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, the Head of Mobilisation at Museveni’s office in kyambogo who officiated the handover ceremony voiced to beneficiaries to desist from selling the equipments for quick money but instead use them…
Over 400 supporters of the English premier side, Arsenal sports club, in Amuru district, are battling stomach complications after consuming food suspected to have been laced with poison. The affected fans experienced severe stomach pains and diarrhea shortly after eating a meal at Lajalula Trading Centre, Lajalula Parish, Lakang Sub County, on September 23rd, 2023 that was prepared in celebration of Arsenal’s victory over Manchester City FC in the Community Shield Cup. To mark their joy, the fans contributed funds and slaughtered a cow for a feast, symbolizing their relief from the thirst for trophies. More than 400 people, including…
The police management in Lira City West Division, in collaboration with local leaders and community members, has arrested 35 suspected criminals over the course of two days following intelligence-led operations. The intelligence-led operation was conducted in the areas of Ober Ward, Teso Bar, and Ober Kampala within Lira City West Division in Lira City. According to North Kyoga Police PRO, SP Jimmy Okema Patrick, on September 26th, 2023, a team of police officers led by the DPC responded to the LC1 office in Ober Ward at around 14:00 hours, where they found seven suspects who had been apprehended by local…
On September 27, 2023, the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI) unveiled the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the National Science Week, scheduled to commence from November 6th to the 11th, 2023, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Uganda is gearing up to honor and celebrate the country’s achievements in the domains of Science, Technology, and Innovation. Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology & Innovation, addressed the audience during the launch of the National Science Week 2023. She emphasized the Secretariat’s strategic commitment to eight (8) core thematic areas propelling a Science-led economic transformation. These encompass Pathogen Economy,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) The announcement came shortly after CAF’s executive committee meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, where the winners were revealed. “The 2027 edition is going to be beautiful. The commitment and drive made by the three presidents of the countries shows how eager the region is to host this event,” CAF President Patrice Motsepe said. This remarkable achievement comes as Morocco clinched the rights to host the 2025 edition of the tournament. Initially, the competition was fierce, with…
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