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07:03
07:03

Coffee Exports Earned Uganda USD 221.6 Million in August dollar 1 Top story

The country earned USD 221.63 million in August, up from USD 210 million in July, marking a 13 percent increase. This difference of USD 11.6 million translates to UGX 41.7 billion.
08:35
08:35

Masaka Cooperatives Appeal for Government Funding To Register Coffee Farmers 1 1

Fred Busulwa, Chairperson of Masaka Coffee Nursery Operators Cooperative, echoed these sentiments, suggesting that cooperatives can conduct the registration more efficiently and cost-effectively.
07:46
07:46

EACOP PAPs Want Pipeline Design Altered as Compensation Woes Rage on 1 1 Top story

In their defense, filed through their lawyer Peter Alinaitwe, some PAPs have asked the court to order the project implementers to revise the pipeline's structural design to avoid their properties if the government cannot meet their compensation demands.
15:06
15:06

Masaka Farmers Task Parliament On Proposed Rationalization of Coffee Authority 3

The coffee farmers in Masaka sub region led by Jude Muleke, the Buddu County Chief; commonly known by the traditional title of Ppokino, tasked parliament to completely remove UCDA from the list of agencies considered for rationalization.
12:56
12:56

Skepticism in Masaka As UCDA Rolls Out Farmer's Registration Exercise 1 2

Teopista Nakiboneka, Secretary of the Budda Parish Coffee Farmers’ Association, voiced the concerns of her group, indicating that many farmers are hesitant to register. She pointed out that farmers have long struggled with challenges such as high-cost counterfeit inputs, and resilient pests and diseases, without adequate government support.
06:37
06:37

Principle Judge Zeija Moots Reviews Of Plea Bargaining Procedure Uganda Judiciary 2

He proposes that if a person willingly confesses to the offenses even immediately after arrest, the court should instantly proceed to determine their fates and grant them the due sentences without sending them on remand.
13:29
13:29

Masaka Hospital Medics Speak Out On Stockouts 4

The medics say the delay by the National Medical Stores to deliver the medicines and medical supplies has hampered the delivery of services.
10:54
10:54

Religious Leaders in Masaka Ask Gov't for Specialized Courts 2

Pius Kabiswa Kirwowa, the Greater Masaka delegate of the National Born Again Faith Federation, says that the civil justice system cannot appropriately adjudicate on matters of faith, arguing some of the judicial officers are not fully acquainted with the dictates of the different religious doctrines, hence the escalation of the emerging disputes.
12:06
12:06

Researchers Recommend Continuous Administering Of PrEP Drugs To Inmates 1 2

Doctor Jonathan Kitoonsa, a researcher at the Medical Research Council/ Uganda Virus Research Institute (MRC/UVRI) says there is an urgent need to eliminate all risks of HIV spread among populations in prison facilities, to reduce the apparent HIV prevalence burden.
09:56
09:56

Professor Katunguuka Moots Policy On Shared Education Facilities Among Universities 1 3

Professor Katunguuka prefers that all chartered universities in the country begin sharing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) resources, physical and digitalized libraries and laboratories, supervision of postgraduate students, and building research and innovation capacities among others, as a way towards strengthening the institutions’ academic capacities.
12:31
12:31

Masaka Diocese Begins Schools Milk Feeding Program 1 1

Milk has been a cornerstone of school nutrition programs for well over a century in some countries. It plays a vital role in providing essential nutrients to students.
07:57
07:57

Masaka NUP Leaders Demand Halt of ‘Kunga” Mobilization Activities 1 4

Joseph Kasirye, the NUP party Secretary General for Masaka branch confirms that the leaders have resolved to suspend the campaign activities in the area and instructed him to notify the party’s National Executive Committee about the decision.
12:31
12:31

Archbishop Ssemogerere Prays for Fallen Dokolo Woman MP Masaka diocese 1 1

During the same homily in Masaka, Archbishop Ssemogerere also prayed for the late Bishop of Masaka Diocese, John Baptist Kaggwa, upon his 3rd death anniversary.
13:20
13:20

Witchdoctor Wanted for Duping Kyotera Anthrax Patients Into Sorcery 1

Ahmed Kateregga, the Deputy Masaka City Resident Commissioner overseeing the Kimanya-Kabonera division, confirms reports indicating Nansamba's attempts to mislead the community into believing that anthrax is a result of sorcery.
17:24
17:24

Lack of Electricity Renders ACDP Factories Idle in Masaka 2

The facilities include coffee and maize processing factories that were constructed at Nkuuna and Buyaga villages respectively, in Kyannamukaaka sub-county, to support communities to add value to their agricultural produce.
22:16
22:16

New State Attorneys Cautioned Against Laziness 1 2

Speaking at the opening of a weeklong induction of new state attorneys at Hotel Brovad in Masaka City on Monday, Odumbi expressed concern that some prosecutors are falling short of expectations of their duties due to peculiar conducts that manifest in their methods of work.
12:22
12:22

Calls for Selflessness as Nyakasura Alumni Honour Former Teacher education 2 2

Kaddu Mpiima taught Fine Art at Nyakasura School for seven years, from 1974 to 1981. Many of those who went through his hands attribute much of their success to the now retired teacher and describe him as a "special teacher and administrator" with a "gentle and artistic soul.”
07:55
07:55

Government Urged on Profiling of Actors in Fishing Sector 1 5

Fredrick Ggesa, the Masaka District Fisheries Officer, who also coordinates officers in the Central region districts, suggests that the government should undertake a nationwide profiling of key players in the sector.
07:30
07:30

Masaka Diocese Considers Expanding Mental Healthcare over Rising Depression Cases MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2

During the Diocesan Health Assembly, where the level of health services in the area is assessed, Fr. Katabaazi emphasized the importance of providing holistic healthcare to patients to ensure that no conditions go untreated.
08:59
08:59

Exhausted Leaders, Protracted Liberation Struggle Hurting FDC-Dr. Kiiza Besigye 1 3

Speaking during a regional mobilization meeting of FDC structural leaders in Masaka City on Tuesday, Dr. Besigye attributed the internal conflicts within the party to fatigue among some leaders, stemming from their previous unsuccessful attempts to seize state power.
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