Agriculture

Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom has implored his subjects to embrace cultural norms, heritage, and Kingdom and government programs to improve their livelihood and ensure economic development in Uganda. The Omukama Oyo was addressing thousands of people, including friends of Tooro Kingdom and the neighboring Kingdoms who gathered on September 12, 2024, at Karuzika palace in Fort Portal city to celebrate the 29th coronation anniversary of King Oyo’s reign (Empango) as the Omukama...

Col Emmy Katabazi, the deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization has pledged to fight all forms of PDM related corruption in Kalangala district and the country at large. He said that PDM funds are meant for the poorest, however, the people meant to deliver the funds to the beneficiaries are asking for bribes and spending their money. “Every year, the NRM government releases Ugx 100 million to give 100 people in each parish at district level. That means in...

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kalungu, Dr. Paddy Kayondo, has ordered the Kalungu Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Rose Nalumansi, and parish chiefs to disburse the remaining Parish Development Model (PDM) funds that have been seated on the district account for long, yet the government released them for the locals to alleviate themselves from poverty. These remarks were made on August 22, 2024, after the locals complained to Dr. Kayondo that they hadn't gotten the PDM funds even after forming...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has delivered a total of 40 motorbikes to districts in Central and Southwestern Uganda. While handing over the bikes on Monday, August 19, 2024, Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), said it was meant to empower extension workers with mobility tools to enable them to carry out farm outreaches. "As MAAIF, we are continuing to empower extension workers at the sub-county level with mobility tools to enable...

The Uganda Prisons Service has kicked off initiatives to enhance food security and self-sufficiency across the country using strategic development. As part of their strategic interventions, SCP Frank Baine, the Prions Spokesperson who is also the Deputy Director of Corporate and Corporation Affairs on Monday, August 19th, 2024 conducted a working visit at the Lugore Prison farm and the Aswa Group of Prisons, all in Northern Uganda. His visit outlined the commitment to agricultural innovation within the prison system and also...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Animal Husbandry has drawn up strategies to ensure that Uganda becomes one of the largest producers of hass avocado, cashew nuts, and macadamias in the world. Dr. Samuel Mugasi, the Executive Director of the National Agricultural Advisory Services, said the government is committed to supporting farmers in a bid to spur the exports of the above plants to the world. He said they have developed an Agriculture Value Chain Development Strategy (AVCDS) to align all...