President Museveni Vows to Increase Quality, Profitability of Coffee
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed commitment to add value in coffee so that, instead of earning USD 2.5 per kilogram, Uganda will achieve USD 25-40 per kilogram and also create more jobs for our people in the process.
During the State of the Nation address on Thursday, November 7, 2024, President Museveni condemned people criticizing the merger of Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) with the Ministry of Agriculture.
The President said that research scientists at Kawanda, Kituza, and Serere and...
Be Change Agents in Society—Col Katabazi to UNSA Student Leaders
Col Emmy Katabazi, the Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), who was the first General Secretary of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), has asked the student leaders to fully participate in transforming society.
Col Katabazi, who was presiding over the symposium for the election of new UNSA leaders in Namutumba district, eastern Uganda on Saturday, November 2, 2024, asked the participants to contribute to the existing progress in the country, citing supporting government programs like the...
Is Coffee Still the Backbone of Uganda’s Economy?
Since time immemorial, coffee has been the backbone of Uganda’s economy and a leading contributor of the economy through foreign exchange. Out of 135 districts in the country, 112 grow coffee, hence making it the backbone of the economy.
The constant development of coffee production has been attributed to the government’s effort to increase coffee production to 20 billion bags per year by 2025. Uganda’s coffee story is in a new and exciting phase. After stagnating at 3-4 million bags...
NARO Introduces Three High-Yielding Groundnut Varieties
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has introduced three new high-yielding groundnut varieties.
The new varieties, including Nut 5R, 4R, and 3R, were launched during the World Food Day 2024 celebrations, hosted at the National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute (NaSARRI) in Serere District on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024.
Frank Tumwebaze, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, said the new varieties were developed through years of research, targeting climate resilience.
He said the varieties target high productivity, particularly in regions where drought...
King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom Urges His Subjects to Embrace Cultural Heritage, Gov’t Programs
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...
KALANGALA: ISO Boss Promises to Fight Corruption in PDM
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...
