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Ugandan Maize Fails Aflatoxin Test Before Export To Kenya

Ugandan Maize Fails Aflatoxin Test Before Export To Kenya

Recently, Ugandan maize traders met with the new tougher requirements for Kenya’s imports from Uganda. These are meant to prevent the influx of grain with high levels of aflatoxin. Kenya’s Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said so far, traders are yet to conform to the laid down guidelines. This means that there have been no imports from Uganda for nearly ...

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BREAKING: Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga Is Dead

BREAKING: Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga Is Dead

Kampala Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga is dead. He was reportedly found dead in his house this morning. The cause of his death is still unknown. Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga was born on 19th January 1953, at Kyabakadde, Naggalama, in the present Lugazi Diocese. The church ordained him a priest on 8th April 1978 at Lubaga Cathedral by His Eminence Emmanuel ...

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President Museveni Amused By Akon’s Investment Ideas

Akon and his wife come to Uganda in search of business opportunities

The president of Uganda has said that he is happy to engage with Senegalese-American musician Akon. The singer who is on a four-day visit to Uganda with his wife Rozina Negusei, on Friday visited the president and his wife. The visit happened at the president’s country home back in Rwakitura. During the meeting, Museveni said he was happy to discuss ...

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Yellow Baptism: Odonga Otto Credits Museveni For ‘Securing’ His Life From Jail

Odonga Otto Credits Museveni For 'Securing' Him Life From Jail

Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto, has thanked President Museveni for rescuing him from jail. Otto made the remarks while featuring on a TV political show. The controversial MP was last week arrested in Gulu and later charged with causing bodily harm and malicious damage to property. Court had remanded him to jail until April 6th. However, the president ordered for ...

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China Donates 70 SUVs To The Ugandan Government

China Donates 70 SUVs To The Ugandan Government

Uganda has received a fleet of 70 SUVs from the Chinese government as gifts. During the ceremony to handover the vehicles, the Chinese ambassador to Uganda, Zheng Zhuqiang was present. The state minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Sam Kutesa also graced the ceremony with his presence. Sam Kutesa spoke during the ceremony and said Uganda values historic, progressive, excellent bilateral ...

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