IGAD warns against food insecurity in Somalia
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has warned of impending food insecurity amid severe drought ravaged the region. In a statement, the bloc said urgent action is immediately needed
Uganda
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Uganda: Leaders Suspend Fishing On Lake Kyoga for 2 Months
Nakasongola — Leaders in districts sharing Lake Kyoga have suspended fishing activities for two months to allow the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) coordinate the registration of fishermen and their boats.
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Uganda: Health Workers Lay Down Tools Over Lack of Water At Health Centre
Moroto — Medical personnelattached to Kakingol Health Centre III in Katikekile Sub County, Moroto District on Monday laid down their tools protesting lack of clean water at the facility, leaving patients
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Uganda: Government Starts Degazetting Two Forest Reserves in Busoga
Kampala — Government has directed degazetting parts of Bukaleba Forest and South Busoga reserve, a move it says is aimed at settling hundreds of "landless Ugandans," Daily Monitor has learnt. The National
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Uganda: Prepare for Famine, Government Tells Ugandans
Kampala — The government has warned of impending famine in most parts of the country, cautioning traders to limit food exports and families to start food rationing. Mr Christopher Kibanzanga, the State
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Cancer causing pathogens found in Kampala, Arusha slum groundwater
Researchers from IHE Delft Institute for Water Education alongside their peers from local universities in Uganda and Tanzania have found traces of 25 harmful viruses in surface water in the slums of Kampala
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Uganda: Storm Leaves 70 Families Homeless in Budaka District
At least 70 families in Budaka town council in Budaka District have been left homeless after heavy downpour accompanied by hailstorms ravaged their houses and gardens. The LC1 chairperson of Nanyago
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Uganda: Farmers to Benefit From Shs1.8b Solar-Powered Irrigation Scheme
Moyo — Farmers under Robijame Farmers' Group in Palorinya East Village, Itula Sub-county in Moyo District, are set to benefit from Shs1.8b irrigation scheme project developed by Food and Agriculture Organisation
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Farmers urge Kenya to review policies to boost horticultural sector
Kenya's fresh produce farmers on Wednesday called on the government to provide a conducive business environment to help make the horticultural sector competitive. The Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya
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Uganda: 500 Cows Die As Drought Wreaks Havoc in Ntoroko
Ntoroko — Cattle keepers in Ntoroko District have lost more than 500 head of cattle following drought since January. Pastoralists and residents trek between 6kms and 10kms daily searching for water