Cassava in Karamoja Moroto, Uganda | URN | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is turning to drought-resilient cassava varieties to help Karamoja communities cope with prolonged dry spells and increasing climate variability. Through the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), NARO has established a 200-acre cassava multiplication and demonstration facility at Nabuin Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (ZARDI) to increase farmers’ access to quality planting materials and promote improved production practices. Researchers say cassava could provide an important food reserve for households in Karamoja because it withstands dry conditions and stays in the soil for extended periods, allowing…
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Sanjiv Patel, alias “Sanju” (left), and Tejas Patel, who has been remanded to Luzira Prison on an aggravated human trafficking charge. The allegations remain unproven in court The suspect, registered in Uganda as a citizen despite being of Asian origin, will return to court on October 22 as investigations into an alleged trafficking network continue. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Tejas Patel, a man of Asian origin registered as a Ugandan citizen, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on an amended charge of aggravated human trafficking as investigations continue into an alleged trafficking network linked to Sanjiv Patel, alias…
Dancehall singer Karole Kasita has apologised to fellow musician Yung Mulo for not attending his concert Kasita, during a YouTube interview, defended herself for not showing up for Yung Mulo despite him being her friend, revealing that she was aware that the singer had a concert but didn’t take an extra step to advertise it. “I sincerely apologise to him. I want him to forgive me. I do not know why I didn’t post about his show or even talk about it. I’m guilty as charged. To be sincere I do not think I got to know about it enough. I might have skipped…
Singer Princess Amirah has responded to King Saha’s recent public attacks on her husband and minister, Hon. Minister Kasolo Haruna. King Saha made news months ago when he boldly confronted Hon. Minister Kasolo Haruna for sabotaging his concert in his home district, Kyotera. He accused the politician of causing him a huge financial loss and couldn’t help but launch a direct verbal war on the minister during his performance at Kazibwe Kapo’s concert. Princess Amirah, who was present during the tense attack, was tasked with addressing the issue during her recent interview with YouTuber Ibrah. She affirmed that Hon. Kasolo was not…
Renowned comedian Dr Hillary Okello has opened up about his parents’ reaction after abandoning his medical career in favor of full-time stand-up comedy. During his interview with Sanyuka TV, Hillary confessed that when he decided to drop his medical career, his parents were deeply disappointed in him. According to him, they had a belief that he would eventually develop addictions that they believed came with his new career path. With determination and persistence, however, Dr Hillary Okello revealed that he had achieved enough to make his parents proud of him and his career choices. “At first, it is normal for…
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission has issued a seven-day ultimatum for operators of unlicensed WiFi hotspots to voluntarily shut down their operations or face enforcement. UCC estimates that approximately 4,000 unlicensed public Wi-Fi hotspot providers operate across Uganda, with numbers rising daily. The commission warns that enforcement will involve removing illegal installations and seizing equipment. The commission has completed its assessment and is prepared to launch a nationwide crackdown on businesses reselling internet services without the required licences. Speaking to journalists at UCC headquarters on Tuesday, Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the commission, said they…
COCO gold company that was closed. Namayingo, Uganda | URN | Hundreds of artisanal gold miners and former workers of a Chinese-owned mining company in Namayingo District are stranded following the closure of illegal mining sites by the Police Mineral Protection Unit, with some saying they lack money for food and transport back to their home districts. The affected miners say they were caught off guard when security personnel shut down several mining sites in Buyanga Village, Sigulu Sub-county, last month, leaving them without income. Some former workers of COCO, a Chinese gold mining company that was operating in…
FILE PHOTO: Pupils of Lukodi Primary School in Gulu District receive food during lunch hour. Gulu, Uganda | URN | Government-aided primary schools in Gulu District are struggling to maintain support services after the government banned mandatory Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions. It has forced schools to lay off cooks and other staff previously paid for by parents. Head teachers and teachers say the loss of cooks means teachers who previously ate meals prepared at school now have to leave school during the day to find food, with some walking long distances to their homes. Agnes Oyela, the head teacher…
Kampala, Uganda | ENTEBBENEWS.NET | Bank of Africa Uganda has dedicated October to strengthening its customer service culture, recognising employees and improving customer experiences under the theme “The Extra Mile.” The initiative challenges staff to go beyond routine service delivery by listening to customers, understanding their needs, resolving concerns and taking responsibility for the quality of every interaction. Throughout the month, the bank organised activities to reinforce the theme, including engagements celebrating African cultures and leaders who have contributed to the continent’s development, as well as a Uganda Premier League-inspired dressing challenge to promote team spirit. Staff also participated in…
Some men await prostate cancer screening outside a mobile clinic at the Jinja central market. Jinja, Uganda | URN | Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja (RHHJ) is targeting to screen 45,000 men for prostate cancer across the Busoga sub-region and neighbouring districts as it steps up efforts to promote early detection of the disease. The campaign follows an increase in the number of men approaching the hospice for prostate cancer screening and information, according to the organisation. RHHJ Executive Director Sylvia Nakami said the organisation has deployed teams to markets, taxi parks and other busy public places since October 1,…