Tag Archives: Bright Rwamirama

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 …

Gov’t imposed animal quarantine on numerous districts to curtail the spread of the Foot and Mouth disease Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers are calling on the government to privatize the import, purchase and distribution of farm inputs especially vaccines to improve the animal health service delivery. This comes at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has announced the reopening of livestock markets. The markets were closed in March by President Museveni as a measure to curb the spread of the Covid-19 disease. On Wednesday, the State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama told journalists at the Uganda Media Center …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milk production in several parts of Teso has been affected by the ongoing rains and flooding. The worst-hit are the districts of Kapelebyong, Serere and Katakwi where gardens are submerged and pasture surrounded by pools of water. Several animals have reportedly died and others too …

Kampala, Uganda | Khisa Isaac | Milk consumption in Uganda still remains low as compared with the world recommended level, according to the Dairy Development Authority data. The industry regulator’s data shows that although milk production in the country has increased from 2.08 billion litres in 2015 to about 2.5 billion in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Butchers continue packing meat in polythene bags despite a ban by the government. In March this year, the State Minister for Animal Industry, Bright Rwamirama directed butchers to stop packaging beef in polythene bags, a decision aimed at minimizing contact between the buyer and …

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 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture has started a nationwide vaccination of cattle affected by the Foot and Mouth Disease [FMD]. Addressing the press at Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama said that the government is going to spend 14 billion …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has run out of aerial spray chemicals to fight desert locusts. The shortage has come at a time when authorities have confirmed a third wave of locust invasion. Reports indicate that two swarms reportedly entered the country on Monday through Rupa, Moroto and Kakamongole …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of farmers and exporters of fruits and vegetables have petitioned Speaker Rebecca Kadaga demanding action against officials within the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries accused for frustrating their work and engaging in corruption tendencies. The group, led by Micheal …