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Farmers reject Speaker Among's proposal to tax cattle

Uganda, April 22 -- Farmers and traders have opposed a proposal by the Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, to levy a tax on cattle. While presiding over Parliament last Thursday, Ms Among suggeste... Read More


Jinja schools break off earlier over red eyes

Uganda, April 21 -- Some parents in Jinja have backed a proposal by some schools to close earlier than planned for the first term holiday to contain the red eye disease outbreak, Monitor has establish... Read More


Muslims lose land battle with Jinja Hospital

Uganda, April 21 -- Uganda Land Commission (ULC) has ordered Uganda Muslim Supreme Council to vacate the disputed land with Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH). The four acre land is located on N... Read More


Jinja Hospital aims at genetic screening to tame sickle cell disease

Uganda, April 21 -- Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) authorities have announced plans to start genetic screening among couples to tame escalating sickle cell disease cases in Busoga Sub-region.... Read More


Busoga farmers abandon sugarcane, opt for oil palm

Uganda, April 17 -- The fluctuation of sugarcane prices in the Busoga Sub-region has compelled farmers to abandon the crop for oil palm growing. Currently, a tonne of sugarcane costs Shs150,000 down ... Read More


Govt asked to lift ban on used computers

Uganda, April 16 -- Primary schools in Busoga Sub-region have asked the government to lift a ban on importation of used computers. They argue that once the ban is lifted, more students will be able t... Read More


Museveni offers Shs10m for Busoga bishop's treatment

Uganda, April 14 -- President Museveni has offered Shs10million for the treatment of Busoga Diocese Bishop Paul Samson Naimanhye who is currently sick. Bishop Naimanhye recently underwent a Transuret... Read More


Busoga leaders defy Museveni on wetlands

Uganda, April 1 -- Leaders in the Busoga sub-region have rejected a directive by President Museveni to evict encroachers of wetlands and lakes. In February 2024, President Museveni, during the Tarehe... Read More


Busoga University reopening hangs in the balance

Uganda, March 22 -- Students, who intended to join Busoga University, could wait a little longer as its reopening still hangs in the balance. The university, founded in 1999 and affiliated to Busoga ... Read More


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