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The United Kingdom Government has emphasized the need for climate preparedness across Uganda’s agricultural sector to ensure long-term sustainability.

Speaking during NaCRRI’s celebration of 75 years of crop research and innovation in Namulonge, the UK Government representative warned that rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall, extreme weather, and more hot days could reduce productivity or even cause crop failure if not anticipated.

He noted that Uganda’s agriculture is entering a period of major climate uncertainty.

“Many farmers are now shifting to long-term crops like coffee and cocoa as investments in their future, but these crops are likely to face a changing climate over their 50–60-year lifespan,” he said.

He added that research institutions such as NaCRRI are key to safeguarding Uganda’s future harvests by modelling climate risks and advising government, businesses, researchers, and farmers on varieties that can survive and thrive.

UK urges climate preparedness as NARO-NaCRRI marks 75 Years NaCRRI 75 years: The United Kingdom Government has emphasized the need for climate preparedness across Uganda’s agricultural sector to ensure long-term sustai

Kampala, Uganda: Members of Parliament have asked the Government to tighten road safety laws to stop the growing number of deadly road accidents across the country. They said many of these accidents can be avoided if proper action is taken.

This demand came after a terrible accident on the Kampala–Gulu highway on 22 October 2025, which killed 46 people. MPs said this tragedy should be a warning to fix the long-standing problems in how road rules are enforced.

During a Parliament session on 28 October 2025, Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa said some drivers of big trucks drive recklessly and put others in danger because they think they own the road.

“I was almost hit by a Sino truck. The driver crashed into the car behind me, then ran away. When we spoke to the truck owners, they were rude. These trucks carrying sand and cows are killing people,” Tayebwa said.
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MPs want tougher rules to stop deadly road accidents Kampala, Uganda: Members of Parliament have asked the Government to tighten road safety laws to stop the growing number of deadly road accidents across the coun

When people talk about breast cancer, most think it only affects women. But doctors warn that men can also get breast cancer, even if it is rare.

The World Health Organisation says that around 1% of all breast cancer cases happen in men. That may sound small, but it means thousands of men across the world are affected. Sadly, many are diagnosed late because they do not believe it can happen to them.
“If a man feels a lump, swelling, or discharge from his ni**le, he should go for a medical checkup immediately,” experts explain.

Breast cancer in men, what you should know When people talk about breast cancer, most think it only affects women. But doctors warn that men can also get breast cancer, even if it is rare. The World H