NEW VISION
MUSHROOM GROWERS APPEAL FOR MARKET, VALUE ADDITION SUPPORT
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SUMMARY: Mushroom growers in Kampala Metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to assist them acquire a collection centre for easy market access and value addition materials to enable them increase their income base. Princess Pauline Nassolo, a Senior Presidential Advisor for the elderly, last week toured different mushroom farmers around Kampala, many of whom were inspired by President Museveni after visiting his demonstration farm in Kawumu, Luwero District.
COFFEE, GOLD BOOST EXPORTS
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SUMMARY: Uganda’s export earnings have risen to $785.03m (sh2.97 trillion), a 9.2% increase from $718.60m (sh2.72trillion), according to the Finance Ministry’s economic performance report for August. In a report released this week, the Ministry says the figures are indicative of export earnings for July and June this year. The report says this robust growth was primarily driven by key commodities, such as coffee, gold, cotton, tobacco and oil re exports.
UNEB ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR 2024 EXAMS
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SUMMARY: As candidates countrywide prepare for the national examinations that are slated to kick off on October 11, the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has issued new guidelines in an effort to curb malpractices. Dan Odongo, the UNEB Executive Director, announced yesterday that no district junior officers, or bodaboda rider will be allowed to transport UNEB examination scripts any more.
UGANDA GETS AWARD FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
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SUMMARY: Uganda has received the 2024 Distinguished International Award of Meritorious Honour from the Institute for Women’s Health (IWH).Based in Washington DC, the IWH is an organisation committed to advancing the optimal health and thriving of girls and women around the World. Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng received the award on behalf of the First Lady, Hon. Janet Museveni, during the 4th commemoration of the Geneva Consensus Declaration held at the Capitol Hill Washington DC on September 10.
UGANDANS WARNED AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA MISUSE AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS
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SUMMARY: The former United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Director for Freedom of Expression and Media Development, Prof. Guy Berger, has sounded a warning bell about the potential dangers of misusing social media. He said social media targets to undermine public trust in democratic processes at critical moments when countries are most vulnerable.
UGANDA TO HOST AFRICAN WATER, SANITATION ACADEMY
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SUMMARY: Government and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) have signed an agreement for Uganda to host the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA).The agreement was signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Gen.Jeje Odongo and AfWASA President Eng. Dr Silver Mugisha at a ceremony held at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Kampala.
