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Media advisory: China-IFAD SSTC Facility to showcase climate-smart solutions at upcoming event

Nairobi, 23 May 2024: Small-scale farmers are increasingly vulnerable to climate change impacts like erratic rainfall, droughts, and rising pest and disease threats. Climate-smart agriculture and building resilience are crucial for tackling these challenges and ensuring food security and sustainable development. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the China-IFAD South-South and Triangular […]

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Uganda’s Deputy Speaker Of Parliament Tayebwa makes case for Germany to invest in Uganda

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for the support of visiting Germany legislators to push the European Union to import more Ugandan coffee. To achieve this, Tayebwa urged the EU, especially Germany to invest in value addition of Ugandan coffee, justifying that Uganda and the rest of Africa are the biggest producers of coffee and

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GHANA MAJORITY CHIEF WHIP VISITS GOV’T CHIEF WHIP OBUA

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The Ghanaian Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Annoh-Dompre Frank together with the Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Agbodza Kwame led a delegation on a study visit to the Uganda Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua on Thursday, May 23, 2024. The delegation, being the second this week after the one of Mozambique on Wednesday, is interested

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The Uganda Human Rights Commission has recorded a rise in sexual offenses, with 14,846 cases reported countrywide in 2023, including 12,771 defilement cases.

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By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates The Uganda Human Rights Commission has recorded a rise in sexual offenses, with 14,846 cases reported countrywide in 2023, including 12,771 defilement cases. The perpetrators were mostly male adults, parents, guardians, and teachers. This represents an increase of 153 cases from the 14,693 sexual offenses reported in 2022. According to Commission’s

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KAMPALA Minister Hajjati Minsa Kabanda today met all the Kampala Head teachers for the seventy nine Universal Primary Schools in Kampala to adddress education policy issues.

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The meeting is taking place at St. Peter’s Primary School in Nsambya. The minister is accompanied by the KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka and the KCCA Director education, charles Maginot. Others in attendance include the Mayor Makindye, councillors, and other city leaders in the area. The Minister of Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat

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China launches ‘punishment’ war games around Taiwan

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Fu Gan / Chinese People’s Liberation Army© The Western Journal By Bernard Orr and Yimou Lee BEIJING/TAIPEI, May 23 (Reuters) – A furious China launched “punishment” drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to “separatist acts”, sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te.

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Mandela’s vision of Black unity fades as South Africa closes door to migrants

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Summary: Munera Mokgoko, a South African born after apartheid, reflects on the lack of “ubuntu” in South Africa, criticizing the treatment of African migrants. Munera Mokgoko was just three when apartheid fell. She can barely remember, much less fathom, the swell of hope that accompanied Black liberation three decades ago, shaped by Nelson Mandela’s vision

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Ugandan children are only learning to pass exams

Leave a Comment / Education, News / Ronald Kabuubi

Summary: The Association of School Inspectors found that many Ugandan primary students are coached solely for exams, hindering genuine learning. The report highlights low learning levels and excessive focus on exam results, undermining education quality and future workforce readiness. According to a recent report by the Association of School Inspectors, a troubling trend is emerging

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Martyrs’ Day preparations: Security deployment kicks off today in Namugongo

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Official deployment of security at Namugongo is set to kick off today ahead of the June 3rd annual Martyrs’ Day celebrations. This is confirmed by the chairperson of the Organising Committee at the Anglican site, Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo, who says early deployment of security personnel is meant to secure pilgrims and their properties, after the

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FIBA Afrobasket Zone V U18 qualifiers launched

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FUBA has today launched the FIBA Afrobasket Zone V U18 qualifiers which will be hosted by Uganda from 9th to 14th June, 2024. According to FUBA General Secretary Hudson Ssegamwenge 10 countries have already confirmed participation. The campaign that will be held at the Lugogo indoor arena will see Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan,

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