Uganda: Dr Halid Kirunda Appointed First Chairperson of Uganda Veterinary Council

Uganda has reached a major milestone in professional veterinary regulation with the appointment of Dr Halid Kirunda as the first chairperson of the Uganda Veterinary Council, an… Read more »

Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Kigezi Religious Leaders to Champion Modern Farming for Economic Growth

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called on religious leaders in the Kigezi sub-region to take a frontline role in promoting modern farming practices, saying their… Read more »

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda, Hamilton Telecom Partner to Launch Agronet Digital Platform for Farmers

Farmers across the country are set to benefit from a new wave of digital agricultural services following the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Love for Meat Meets the Singleton Experience

Whether it's pork joints at the rugby grounds on a weekend, roadside chicken roasting on charcoal grills, or a well-prepared platter at a family gathering, meat sits at the heart… Read more »

Uganda: Police Dog Tracks, Leads Police to Arrest Suspected Livestock Thief in Kiruhura

Police in the Rwizi region have arrested a man linked to a recent incident of animal theft following a successful K9-led operation in Kiruhura District. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Coffee Loses a Key Aroma With the Passing of Dr Iyamulemye

The aroma of Uganda coffee feels a little emptier in the country this morning with the passing of Dr Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the former Managing Director of the Uganda Coffee… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Coffee Industry Mourns Former Ucda Executive Director Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye

Uganda's coffee sector is mourning the passing of Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the former Executive Director of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), who died on the morning… Read more »

Uganda: Sugarcane Farmers Revive National Association to Strengthen Unity and Bargaining Power

Sugarcane farmers across Uganda have resolved to revive the Uganda National Sugarcane Growers Association (UNASGO), nearly two decades after funding constraints left the body… Read more »

Uganda: Premium Ugandan Coffee Showcased At Hamburg Cupping Event

The Ugandan Embassy in Berlin, in partnership with Ugandan coffee producers Sera Wild Coffee and Mimea Coffee, has hosted a highly focused coffee cupping event in Hamburg aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Sunculture Uganda Expands Insurance Coverage to Protect Farmers' Families

SunCulture Uganda has announced a significant expansion of its inclusive insurance product, SunCulture Protect, now extending coverage to the family members of smallholder farmers… Read more »

Uganda: WFP School Meals Transform Lives, Boost Learning in Karamoja

As Uganda prepares to implement a nationwide school feeding programme, thousands of children in the Karamoja sub-region are already benefiting from a similar initiative run by the… Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Reaffirm Commitment to Boost Agricultural Productivity and Value Addition

The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-Scale Farmers' Forum (ESAFF) Uganda joined representatives from key government ministries and development partners for the 4th Joint… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges On Safe Rice Growing As He Commissions Shs71bn Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Bukedea

President Museveni has commissioned the Shs71 billion Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur Sub-county, Bukedea District, urging farmers to embrace irrigation-based rice cultivation… Read more »

Kenya: Kabaka Sends 102 Farmers to Kenya for Modern Agricultural Training

The Kabaka of Buganda has sponsored 102 farmers and livestock keepers from across the Kingdom to Kenya for a five-day intensive agricultural training designed to equip them with… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Stakeholders Converge in Jinja to Boost Agroecological Cross-Border Trade

Smallholder farmers, traders, civil society organisations, and policymakers from across East Africa have gathered in Jinja to chart a new course for regional trade grounded in… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo District Approves Shs76bn Budget, Prioritises Agriculture

Ntungamo District has approved a Shs76 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, maintaining the same funding level as the previous year but pledging to enhance local… Read more »

Uganda: Omoro - Museveni Promises Special Consideration for Acholi in New Cattle Compensation Model

President Museveni has promised that the government is going to give special consideration to Acholi under the new format of the cattle compensation program, which will soon be… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Marks World Food Day With Call for Sustainable Farming

Uganda joined the world in commemorating World Food Day, with national celebrations held this year in Kabarole District. Read more »

Uganda: Mob Flogs Suspected Cattle Thief in Moroto

An unidentified man suspected of stealing livestock was severely beaten by an angry mob in Kakingol Village, Katikekile Sub-county, Moroto District, after being caught allegedly… Read more »

Uganda: Parents Tasked On Nutrition and Feeding Habits to Support Children With Disabilities

Parents and communities in Kamuli have been urged to pay close attention to their children's nutrition and feeding habits, avoid self-medication, and seek professional medical care… Read more »

Uganda: Stromme Foundation Launches School Feeding Program in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement

The Stromme Foundation Uganda has launched a new school feeding program aimed at improving the welfare, nutrition, and learning conditions of children in Early Childhood… Read more »

Uganda: Rubanga Cooperative Society Unveils Coffee Business Forum Through X-Space Dialogue

Rubanga Cooperative Society has today officially unveiled the upcoming Coffee Business Forum through a vibrant X-Space conversation that brought together sector stakeholders to set… Read more »

Uganda: Over Ibanda 100 Families Appeal for Relief After Hailstorm Destroy Plantations

Residents of Kyengando Parish in Nyamarebe Sub County, Ibanda North Constituency, are counting heavy losses after a hailstorm destroyed plantations and gardens, leaving over 100… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda to Mark World Food Day With Focus On Malnutrition and Sustainable Agriculture

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, has announced that Uganda will join the rest of the world in commemorating the 45th World… Read more »

Uganda: Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Confront NRM Leaders Over Fake Pesticides and Plummeting Prices

Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi district have publicly challenged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders over the distribution of alleged fake pesticides and herbicides, which… Read more »