BRUSSELS, May 11, 2026 — Every year on May 10, the International Day of Argania recognises the cultural, environmental and socio-economic importance of the argan tree and the communities that sustain it. Celebrated under the auspices of the United Nations, the day highlights the contribution of the argan ecosystem to sustainable development, biodiversity conservation and …
KAKUMIRO, May 11, 2026 — Members of Kikamba Farmers Development Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO] have reason to celebrate following the steady growth of their savings. Speaking during at the SACCO’s Annual General Meeting [AGM] held recently at its offices in Kikamba Trading Centre, Kasambya Sub-county, Kakumiro district, the SACCO Supervisor, Sande Wyclif, said …
MASINDI, May 11, 2026 — The health and education departments in Masindi District Local Government are facing a significant challenge due to severe understaffing, which is hindering the delivery of essential services to the community. District authorities have attributed the crisis to the absence of a functional District Service Commission [DSC], which is responsible for …
NTUNGAMO, May 11, 2026 – Tension erupted on Thursday morning as members of Katojo Twimukire Growers Co-operative Society Limited [KTGCSL] dismissed their board over allegations of abuse of office and the mismanagement of about Shs 553 million. The decision followed a scathing report by a probe committee and an earlier forensic audit that uncovered systemic …
ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public Health in Africa [CPHIA] 2026, the continent’s foremost public health gathering. “The launch symbolises our determination to build a healthier and more resilient …
ZOMBO, May 10, 2026 — Zombo District Council has approved a budget of Shs 41,589,259,687 for the 2026/27 financial year during a council meeting held on Wednesday. The theme of this year’s budget is: “Full monetisation of Uganda’s economy through commercial agriculture, industrialisation, service expansion, digital transformation and market access.” While presenting the budget, the …
