Agago, Pader districts farmers decry drop in soybeans price
Soybeans’ yield in Uganda have more than tripled since the end of World War II according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Stigma hampering fight against HIV epidemic in Uganda
The stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS exacerbate unequal power relations and control in society.
Exclusive: What you need to know about the Lions Club land saga
Information available indicates that Lions Club, a sitting tenant, had applied for the land with the Jinja District Land Board but the bid was rejected because the land belongs to the Council.
Shareholders’ nomination board appointed at Detection Technology
The board consists of three members appointed by the company’s three largest shareholders, each of which is entitled to nominate one member.
Supreme Court of Kenya to deliver ruling on Raila’s petition at noon
Both Raila and Ruto said they will welcome the Court verdict.
IWPG’s ‘4th World Women Leaders’ Peace Conference’ held online
IWPG is a global women’s NGO registered with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Global Communications Agency (DGC)
Lira health workers vow to down tools over salaries
Rashid Etup Mwesigye, the vector control officer of Lira district said they have not been paid for almost two months since enrollment in the new system. He cited irregularities in the system, adding it “could have been jeopardized.”
Lira LC5 chair says govt’s HCMS is “a stupid system” as salaries delay
Richard Cox Okello Orik said the Human Capital Management System has not only affected the health workers but also the other civil servants including the senior citizens more than half of whom have not received their salaries.
Suspected Karamojong rustlers kill one in Agago
Adilang sub-county is one of the bordering sub-counties in Lira Kato, Omiyapacwa, Laperebong and Lapono in Agago.
Agago: Armed robbers force shop owners to close by 8 pm
RDC of Agago, Emmanuel Okot condemned the act of robbery by some unknown people. He also suspects the local communities are collaborating with the perpetrators.
Video: River Tanga bursts banks, RDC Eseru warns public
“Movement of vehicles from Pakwach to Nwoya and vice-versa is temporarily suspended as we monitor the situation,” RDC Eseru added.
Hunger is a looming threat in Uganda
LAYDNET is ready to work with like-minded organizations including those in civil society, UN agencies (such as FAO, WFP, and UNICEF), and government agencies, to design and implement innovative strategies to combat chronic hunger.