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Farmers halt supply of sugarcane to mills

Uganda, March 20 -- Sugarcane farmers have stopped supplying sugarcane to mills over low prices. The chairperson of the Uganda Sugarcane Outgrowers Association, Mr Isa Budhugo, said the decision was ... Read More


Busoga mourns ex-kingdom premier Mutengu

Uganda, March 18 -- Busoga kingdom is mourning the death of the head of all clans (Isabakungania), Keith Mutengu whose demise was announced on Sunday. The kingdom's minister for culture, Mr Richard M... Read More


Minister backs Muslims in Jinja land fight with hospital

Uganda, March 14 -- The State Minister for Lands, Mr Sam Mayanja, has sided with the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) in its battle with Jinja Regional Referral Hospital over four acres of land on... Read More


Sugarcane farmers oppose removal of field weighbridges

Uganda, March 14 -- Sugarcane farmers have opposed the proposal by the Uganda Sugar Manufacturers' Association (USMA) to ban field weighbridges, saying they are "very beneficial" to them. The farmers... Read More


Farmers give millers two weeks to increase sugarcane prices

Uganda, March 4 -- Sugarcane farmers in Uganda have given millers two weeks to increase the price of raw cane lest they cut their supply. Currently, the price of sugarcane costs Shs180, 000 per ton, ... Read More


Jinja schools still stuck with hazardous asbestos roofing

Uganda, Feb. 27 -- At least four traditional primary schools in Jinja City are still stuck with hazardous asbestos which poses health threats to pupils, authorities have said. Jinja City Education Of... Read More


Busoga farmers seek Shs1.3b for cane supplied to Atiak Sugar Factory

Uganda, Feb. 27 -- Farmers in Busoga sub-region are seeking Shs1.3billion from government for sugarcane they supplied to Atiak Sugar Factory in Amuru District, Northern Uganda. The farmers, under the... Read More


Busoga queen commences chores 3 months after wedding

Uganda, Feb. 26 -- The Queen of Busoga Kingdom has made her first public appearance and commenced her chores as a lady three months after their royal wedding. Queen Jovia Mutesi and King William Gabu... Read More


Busoga Queen makes first public appearance since royal wedding

Uganda, Feb. 24 -- The Queen of Busoga Kingdom Her Royal Highness Jovia Mutesi made her first appearance in public on February 23 after three months since the royal wedding. Queen Mutesi and King Wil... Read More


Inmate shot while escaping from Jinja Court dies

Uganda, Feb. 20 -- An inmate who was shot as he attempted to escape from Jinja Court cells has succumbed to his gunshot wounds at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda Prisons has said. The Prison... Read More