UNBS Puts Stop to Substandard Maize Exports to Combat Aflatoxin

Aflatoxin crackdown: Uganda's UNBS mandates quality marks for maize exports, banning uncertified produce to ensure safer grain. BWEYOGERERE, Uganda – ...

KCB Bank's Head of Treasury outlines the bank's strategic initiatives to back Uganda's key economic sectors, affirming its role in national development.

KCB Bank Pledges Support for Ugandan Economic Pillars

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

24/06/2025

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KCB Bank's Head of Treasury outlines the bank's strategic initiatives to back Uganda's key economic sectors, affirming its role in ...

Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has banned 77 pesticide products and restricted 202 others, citing health and environmental risks

Kenya Bans 77 Pesticides, Restricts 202 More Over Health, Environmental Risks

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/06/2025

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Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture has banned 77 pesticide products and restricted 202 others, citing health and environmental risks KAMPALA, Uganda ...

President Museveni assesses the Parish Development Model in Mpigi, highlighting Rashida Namubiru's life-changing journey from hardship to prosperity through a UGX 1 million PDM grant

How UGX1 Million PDM money transformed life of Butambala resident

by Julian Ninsiima | Reporter

18/06/2025

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President Museveni assesses the Parish Development Model in Mpigi, highlighting Rashida Namubiru's life-changing journey from hardship to prosperity through a ...

2024 AYuTe NextGen winners with leaders of Heifer International

Kampala set to host AYuTe NextGen 2025: showcasing Africa’s agri-tech innovators

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

11/06/2025

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2024 AYuTe NextGen winners with leaders of Heifer International KAMPALA, UGANDA – Africa's brightest young agri-tech innovators are heading to Kampala ...

The celebration will bring together various stakeholders, including local farmers, policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and international development partners. The event will feature exhibitions showcasing agricultural technologies, innovative farming practices, and community food programs as part of the day’s activities.

Policy failures fuel Uganda’s reliance on imported food

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

10/06/2025

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Local market vendors in Kampala display fresh produce, yet much of what they sell — from onions to oranges — ...

DEADLY FOOD THREAT EXPOSED: Minister Reveals How Your Meals Could Be Killing You!

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

08/06/2025

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Animal Husbandry, Bright Rwamirama, on Wednesday called for ...

Discover how Masaka and South-Western regions, alongside top exporters, propelled Uganda's coffee exports to over UGX 780 billion in April.

How Masaka, South-West Regions Fueled Coffee Exports to Shs780 Billion in April alone

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

04/06/2025

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Discover how Masaka and South-Western regions, alongside top exporters, propelled Uganda's coffee exports to over UGX 780 billion in April. ...

President Museveni assents to nine new bills, including key tax amendments, to boost Uganda's domestic revenue and fiscal discipline for the 2025/26 financial year.

Museveni signs Sugarcane Bill, urges industry cooperation

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

31/05/2025

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President Museveni signs the Sugar Ammendment Act 2025 into law during a meeting with sugar cane growers and miller at ...

--- Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets JICA's Country Representative to discuss strengthening development cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, and community projects.

Ugandan, Japanese officials discuss development partnership

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

30/05/2025

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Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets JICA's Country Representative to discuss strengthening development cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, and ...

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