Energy and Mineral Development Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa reinforced Uganda’s resolve to ensure no one is left behind in the energy transition, especially vulnerable populations such as refugees and host communities.
According to Okwir, if Uganda increases production to at least 20 million bags, as planned by 2030, it will have a say in the global markets including prices, instead of being a price taker.
Bosco Loru, one of the local pastoralists, said the water level is declining rapidly despite the large number of livestock from various communities depending on it. Loru expressed concern about the limited rainfall in the area, saying they are increasingly anxious about whether the dam will hold enough water to sustain them through the dry season
Collins Asea, the Police Spokesperson for North and West Nile regions, confirmed the peaceful commencement of the exercise, noting that it began in Madi Okollo district on Sunday and is progressing smoothly. Most Balaalo herders have been operating in the districts of Madi Okollo, Adjumani, Obongi, Moyo, and parts of Terego.
In a strongly worded statement released Sunday, the President outlined a series of actions by the Balaalo that he said are causing tension and resentment among local communities. Chief among the concerns is “kwonesa”, a local term referring to cattle or livestock grazing on other people’s crops — a practice he said contradicts patriotism and undermines national unity.
Depending on the nature of the farm and equipment costs, the government contributes between 25% and 75% of the total cost. Farmers acquiring solar-powered systems, for instance, pay only 25%. Despite its benefits, the programme—launched in the 2021/22 financial year in 40 districts—has seen a slow uptake.
Jorem Opian Obicho, a board member representing the Teso Tropical Fruit Growers Cooperative Union (TEFCU), revealed that a second processing line has been installed—resolving the long-standing issue of alternating between mangoes and oranges on a single line. “This is a significant improvement. It means efficiency and better service to farmers,” he said.
Those named are Resty Mwanje, the Chairperson of the Works and Technical Services Committee, who also serves as a city councillor for Mukungwe sub-county, and Gideon Ssenza, the Kimanya-Kabonera division councillor for the Ssenya ward.
Groundnut Rosette Disease is a disease that spreads through aphid vectors and severely stunts and distorts groundnut crops, leading to very low yields.
The investors—comprising large-scale farmers, food exporters, and agritech specialists—have toured farms across the Busoga sub-region and beyond, and are currently participating in the ongoing National Agricultural Show in Jinja City.
Ashiraf Migadde, a consultant with NARO, explains that when a tick feeds on the vaccinated animal’s blood, it effectively ingests its poison. “Ticks have been feeding freely, but now they’ll be sabotaged. The blood becomes toxic to the tick, drastically reducing its ability to feed and ultimately disrupting its growth and reproductive cycle,” Migadde said.
The NARO scientists say that the technology comes in handy to rescue both farmers and traders whose cereals often get rejected not only in the East African region but also in local markets.
To creatively capture public attention, NACORI is organising fashion shows that incorporate the theme of coffee growing with an artistic flair. On these runways, models display various stages of the coffee value chain, including blended and finished coffee products.
With 62.9 million people facing severe food insecurity, IGAD encompassing Uganda, South Sudan, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia , Somalia and Djibouti is going hungry.
How can it overcome the challenge? Can the food systems reform end hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition?
The exhibitors are participating in this year’s annual agricultural show at the invitation of the Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), which is focusing on transferring critical knowledge on soil management to local farmers. Many of these farmers still rely on traditional methods, including guesswork or peer influence, to determine which crops to grow.
Following the training, the facilitators, who also serve as trainers, received bicycles to aid their fieldwork. They are expected to begin mobilizing, monitoring, and evaluating farmers’ readiness to receive the seedlings in due course.
