Tag Archives: Bunyoro

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a sigh of relief among cattle farmers in Bunyoro sub-region following the decision by the government to re-open livestock markets. In March, the markets were closed across the country following the outbreak of COVID-19. Last week, the government announced the reopening of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has unveiled a plan to pay Uganda Shillings 11.3 billion to more than 1,000 tobacco farmers in Bunyoro sub-region who were denied payments by the tobacco companies that had reportedly contracted them. Seven companies purchased tobacco leaf from the farmers whom say they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renewable energy dealers in Bunyoro region have asked the Uganda National Bureau of Standards to step up its operations to curb down the increasing fake energy products on the market. Under their umbrella Mid Albertine Sustainable Energy Network-MASEN, the dealers claim fake energy products have …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheikh Muhammed Irumba, the Bunyoro-Tooro muslim regional kadhi has been impeached for alleged gross misconduct. Sheikh Irumba was impeached by the joint session committee of Bunyoro-Tooro muslim region on a string of accusations levelled against him by muslim leaders in the region. The Joint Session …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Bunyoro sub region have asked government to reopen livestock markets to allow them sell off some animals to sustain their livelihood. President Yoweri Museveni closed the livestock markets in March this year as part of the control measures against the spread …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several leaders in Bunyoro sub region are protesting government’s decision to close illegal landing sites on Lake Albert shores without consulting them. Last week, Maj. General Leopold Kyanda, the UPDF Chief of Staff for Land Forces held a meeting with top security officials in the …

Bunyoro Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The lack of personal protection equipment for health workers in Bunyoro region has triggered panic and discomfort among leaders are residents. They argue that in the absence of garments to protect health care workers, many of them are exposed to hazards that put them …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | People living with HIV/Aids in Bunyoro sub-region are protesting the presidential directive requiring them to get clearance from their area LC 1 chairpersons to use private transport so as to get medication from various health facilities. Last week, the affected people said they want …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | HIV patients in Bunyoro sub-region want the presidential directive on the restriction of movements relaxed. They say that the restriction is negatively impacting on them since they no longer access health facilities where they often have to go for antiretroviral therapy. The patients contend …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Bunyoro sub region are crying foul following the closure of livestock markets as part of the control measures against the spread of coronavirus in the country. The livestock farmers say the presidential directive on the closure of livestock markets has hit …