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Uganda: Prepare for Famine, Government Tells Ugandans
Monitor, 9 April 2019
The government has warned of impending famine in most parts of the country, cautioning traders to limit food exports and families to start food rationing. Read more »
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Uganda: Prolonged Dry Spell, Hunger and Drought Create Anxiety
Monitor, 19 January 2017
In his New Year message, President Museveni observed that the long awaited rains had come and people should plant early given that rains were now less predictable. After a long dry… Read more »
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Uganda: Food Shortage Looms in North After Poor Harvest
Monitor, 13 December 2017
Ms Beatrice Ajok, just several households in Aleka Sub-county, Oyam District, grows maize, beans, soya beans and simsim (sesame) mainly for home consumption. Read more »
Prepare For Famine, Govt Warns Ugandans
Minister for Agriculture, Christopher Kibanzanga has attributed the looming famine to the delayed rain and drought that has stretched beyond March, resulting in crop failure. He cautioned traders to limit food exports and asked families to start food rationing.
InFocus
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Delayed rainfall as a result of a prolonged dry spell could lead to acute food shortages, high food prices and famine in parts of the country, experts say. Read more »
