Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | City abattoirs have resolved to maintain their normal beef prices citing low consumption. Edward Mwesigye, the publicity secretary City Abattoir along old Port Bell, says beef consumption has remained low since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in the country. According to Mwesigye, prior to the …
Read More »Gov’t to close abattoirs in cities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries plan to close abattoirs in cities after failing to maintain hygiene and sale quality meat. Bright Rwamirama, the State Minister of Animal Husbandry says that the work of slaughtering meat will be restricted to modern abattoirs which …
Read More »City abattoirs report low sales this festive season
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers are reporting low sales this festive season as the economy struggles to recover from the effects of COVID-19. Since March when Uganda registered its firsts COVID-19 case that warranted government to lockdown the country, many sectors and businesses have been struggling to stay relevant. …
Read More »Ministry issues tough guidelines for butcheries and abattoirs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries have issued tough guidelines to butcheries and abattoirs if they are to continue operating. Speaking on Thursday at the Uganda Media Centre, Bright Rwamirama, the Minister of State for Animal Industry said they want to protect …
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