Uganda: Uganda Tackles Honey Export Challenges Ahead of Continental Beekeeping Symposium

Uganda's honey industry is booming, yet officials warn that growing international demand is accompanied by stricter quality requirements, posing challenges for farmers and… Read more »

Uganda: Your Stock Is Not Wine - - Stop Letting It Age On the Shelf

There is a mistake many businesses make that quietly suffocates them. The mistake is believing that profit lies in the price of a single sale instead of the speed of many sales. At… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals Visit Uganda to Strengthen Trade Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is in Uganda from March 14 to 21, 2026, to boost partnerships across the global coffee value chain and… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals to Visit Uganda to Strengthen Industry Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is visiting Uganda from 14 to 21 March 2026 in a move aimed at strengthening partnerships across the… Read more »

Somalia: UPDF Contingent Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslim Community in Mogadishu

The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday evening hosted an Iftar dinner… Read more »

Uganda: Luzzi Calls for National Reorganisation, Urges Urban Youth to Embrace Farming

Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament candidate Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as "Mr Economy," has called for a broader national reorganisation and urged unemployed urban… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Leaders Revive Local Security Committees to Curb Rising Animal Theft

Ibanda District authorities have urged the urgent revival of sub-county and town council security committees as part of measures to combat rising theft in the district,… Read more »

Uganda: Feeding Fasting Muslims Brings Double Spiritual Rewards

As Muslims in Uganda observe the holy month of Ramadan, Islamic scholars are urging Muslims to provide Iftar the meal used to break the daily fast highlighting its deep spiritual… Read more »

Uganda: Cotton Price Volatility Hits Kasese Farmers As Rising Input Costs Squeeze Profits

Cotton farmers in Kasese District are expressing frustration over fluctuating prices that they say are causing heavy losses despite significant investment in production. Read more »

Uganda: Man Arrested in Kaabong for Buying Gun in South Sudan for Cattle Raids

Authorities in Kaabong District have arrested a man accused of purchasing an illegal firearm from South Sudan and using it to raid cattle and terrorize local communities. Read more »

Uganda: Gomba Farmers Adopt M-Cash System to Access Subsidised Inputs Under Climate Smart Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has intensified efforts to support farmers under the Climate Smart Agriculture programme by easing access to essential… Read more »

Uganda: Meat Safety Concerns Rise As Lira City Abattoir Faces Poor Sanitation

Residents and leaders in Lira City have raised alarm over the deteriorating conditions at the city's main abattoir, citing poor hygiene, inadequate sanitation, and waste management… Read more »

Uganda: Busoga Sugar Millers Warn of Closures Amid Licensing Pressure

The sugar industry in Uganda's Busoga sub-region is facing mounting uncertainty as millers warn of potential factory closures, even as sugarcane farmers continue pressing for… Read more »

Uganda: Foot & Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets

Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted… Read more »

Uganda: Police Probe Suspected Cattle Killings and Trespass in Bushenyi District

Police in Bushenyi District have launched investigations into an alleged case of criminal trespass and unlawful killing of cattle in Kyamiko Village, Kajunju Parish, Kyabugimbi… Read more »

Uganda: Mengo Minister Serwanga Rallies Buweekula Youth to Embrace Modern Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods

The Buganda Kingdom Minister for Youth, Sports and Talent Development, Robert Serwanga, has called on young people to actively engage in agriculture and adopt modern farming… Read more »

Uganda: Musenero Hails Psalms Food Industries' Green Initiative

The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Monica Musenero, has lauded Psalms Food Industries (SUMZ) for launching a state-of-the-art water treatment facility at its… Read more »

Uganda: Buvuma Farmers Ask Katikkiro to Help Set Up One-Stop Agricultural Input Centre

Farmers in Buvuma District have appealed to the Buganda Kingdom government to establish a one-stop agricultural input facility on the islands, saying access to genuine farm inputs… Read more »

Uganda: Naro Revives Teso's Cattle Legacy With Major Livestock Research and Restocking Drive

For generations, cattle formed the backbone of life in Uganda's Teso sub-region, shaping livelihoods, cultural identity, and local economies. Read more »

Uganda: Security Bans Sale of Fuel in Plastic Containers Ahead of Elections

Security authorities in the Wamala region have directed all fuel dealers to stop selling petrol and other flammable products to customers using plastic bottles, jerrycans and other… Read more »

Uganda: Microfinance Support Centre Distributes 1,260 Hybrid Pigs to Boost Livelihoods in Kigezi

The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), in partnership with the Rukungiri Producer Cooperative Union, has distributed 1,260 hybrid pigs to 420 organised farmer groups as seed… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Protest Evictions and Rent Hikes At Farmers Mall, Accuse Owner of Harassment

Traders operating at Farmers Mall have protested what they describe as unlawful eviction and persistent rent hikes, demanding that their shops be reopened following the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Distributes 8,000 Coffee Seedlings to Boost Farmer Incomes in Masaka

The government has distributed 8,000 modern coffee seedlings to farmers in Masaka District in a move aimed at boosting coffee production, improving household incomes and supporting… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Commissions Victoria Sugar Factory in Luweero

President Museveni has commissioned the Victoria Sugar Limited factory in Luwero District. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Food System Under Pressure As Unsafe Food Becomes the Norm

Every day, millions of Ugandans walk into markets, roadside stalls, and grocery shops believing they are buying nourishment for their families. Few pause to ask how that food was… Read more »