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40 arrested as army tightens grip on banned charcoal trade in Northern Uganda

At least 40 charcoal dealers have been detained in Gulu as security agencies step up enforcement of the presidential ban on charcoal...

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Govt revives Shs446bn Unyama Irrigation Project in Northern Uganda

The flagship Unyama Irrigation Scheme is expected to be implemented over two years, covering approximately 1,750 acres across Patiko Sub-county in Gulu...

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Solar-powered irrigation boosts year-round vegetable farming in Moroto

The project has enabled farmers to grow crops including sukuma wiki, onions and tomatoes, despite prolonged dry spells that continue to affect...

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Kwania district gives wetland encroachers two weeks to vacate or face prosecution

The district leadership says encroachment has reached alarming levels, with sections of wetlands being converted into farmland and settlement areas despite existing...

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Govt blames algae blooms and pollution for Lake Victoria stench

The Ministry of Water and Environment says the foul smell from Lake Victoria is caused by decomposing algae blooms linked to pollution,...

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Kiryandongo targets 100% safe water coverage with Shs480m projects

Kiryandongo, Uganda: Kiryandongo District authorities have launched the drilling of deep boreholes and construction of production wells worth Shs477.5 million as part...