According to the National Fertilizer Policy of 2016, Uganda loses 80 kilogrammes of soil nutrients per hectare annually, which results in low crop yields. The
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World Bank approves grant to fund West Nile road construction
For decades, the road linking Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo has been in dire state making it impassable especially during rainy seasons. On Friday, World Bank Board of Directors
UGANDA GOVT & TOTAL SIGN KEY OIL PIPELINE AGREEMENT
ENTEBBE. The Government of Uganda and Total have today (Friday) concluded and signed the Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline
BAT appoints Isuzu boss as new board chair
The board of British American Tobacco (BAT) has appointed Isuzu East Africa chief executive Rita Kavashe as the new chairperson to replace George Maina, who
Cooking gas dealers gear up for price war
Vivo Energy has signaled a new round of price war that is expected to tilt prices among cooking gas dealers. Total recently, marginally reduced the
Uganda’s tea fetches least price at auction
Ugandan tea fetched the least price at the Mombasa Tea Auction compared to Rwanda and Kenya. The commodity, which is one of Uganda’s main export,
Truck drivers refuse to pay Covid-19 test charges
The busy border points of Busia and Malaba have remained nearly deserted after the implementation of charges for Covid-19 tests. Busia and Malaba borders are
Economic productivity declines by 20.7%
A business survey conducted by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) on how Covid-19 has affected businesses indicates economic productivity has dropped by 20.7 per cent.
Two teacher Saccos sued over Shs505m
Court has given two teacher Saccos 15 days within which they must file a defence against alleged failure to clear loans amounting to Shs505m. In
Panic as 21 ministry of finance staff test positive for Covid-19
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has asked its security to ensure that all uninvited visitors present Covid-19 certificates before accessing the premises.