MAAIF impounds fake agro-inputs worth Shs30m in Masindi Masindi: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has impounded fake and expired agro-inputs worth 30 million shillings and closed five agro-input shops in Masindi Municipality.The enforcement operation was conducted on Friday by MAAIF officials together with Masindi Municipal Council to inspect the quality of agricultural inputs, certification of premises and other required documents.George Wandera, an Inspector at MAAIF, says 17 agro-input shops were inspected, leading to the recovery of about 200 litres of fak

Hoima RCC orders cancellation of market tenancy agreements Hoima: The Resident City Commissioner of Hoima City, Badru Mugabi, has directed the Hoima City Town Clerk to cancel tenancy agreements signed between Hoima City Council and tenants at Hoima Central Market.Mugabi accuses some individuals of operating as landlords in the market and extorting money from vendors through rent charges.He issued the directive this morning while meeting market vendors at Hoima Central Market to address challenges affecting their businesses.The RCC also directed that parking fees charged to customers visiting t

Teachers Cry Out as Lenders Turn Shs2m Loan into Shs40m Debt Parliament was told some teachers borrow Shs2m and end up paying Shs40m.By Prisca WanyenyaPrime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said Cabinet will discuss exploitative money lenders fleecing teachers, after Parliament was told some teachers borrow Shs2m and end up paying Shs40m.She made the commitment during the October 1, 2026 plenary sitting while responding to a concern raised by Terego Woman MP Rose Obigah, who accused money lenders including Letshego, Platinum and Premium of “stealing” teachers’ salaries.“As