Climate smart agriculture is a new form of farming aimed at improving productivity and incomes amid climate change surge.
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Posted inAdjumani
World Bank injects shs11 billion for piped water project in Adjumani
The World Bank, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, has allocated shs11 billion to fund the construction of a piped water system.
Posted inAfrica / Energy
Rockefeller invests $15.9m to expand electricity access at mission 300 Africa energy summit
The program will also prioritize Fellows who are citizens of African states, promoting localization and investing in the next generation of talent.
Posted inAfrica / Climate Change
World Bank’s historic $100b IDA21 replenishment to fight poverty and climate change
The World Bank Group has announced a record-breaking $100 billion financing package for the 21st replenishment cycle of the International Development Association (IDA21), marking the largest commitment in the fund’s history.
Posted inBusiness
Lira: Peace Mothers aim big amid Grow project uncertainty
Based in Lira City, Peace Mothers have in their savings pool close to shs200m, with am ambitions to form a “bank” in the future.
Posted inNews
Unnecessary borrowing, expansive government major issues affecting Uganda, says NRM’s Kisembo
For almost four decades, Uganda has been borrowing to run an expansive government but the money it borrows are swindled by those with authority.
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300 young women receive Grow project training certificates
Sharon Okello, Executive Director of the Nuwebiz Foundation, expressed her commitment to training more women to benefit from Grow project.
Posted inAdjumani / News
Adjumani: 3 DRDIP projects to be completed before the deadline day
Musa Yuma in Adjumani town said an abattoir plays a crucial role in ensuring the availability of safe and regulated meat products for consumption.
Posted inLife Style / People
“We need to coexist, we’re not criminals,” Uganda’s LGBTQI+ people plead
Activists say the Anti-Homosexuality Act infringes on the fundamental human rights of LGBTQI+ people and contradicts constitutionally guaranteed protections, including the rights to privacy and freedom from discrimination.
Posted inBusiness
Adjumani farmers urged to take advantage of USMID-built Ukusijoni market
Ukusijoni market in Adjumani is worth shs2.6billion with a capacity of accommodating more than 1000 vendors.
Posted inBusiness
Gender minister Amongi launches GROW project for women in Lira City
The national GROW projects are worth shs805b – equivalent to – or – approximately US$217m.
Posted inAgriculture / COP28
World Bank urges farmers to adopt eco-farming practices to fight the climate crisis
As climate change wreaks havoc globally, farmers are increasingly finding it tough to grow crops with expectations for reliable harvests.