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Elgon region youth equipped with entrepreneurship skills

admin | June 12, 2023

By Babra Anyait In a bid to recognize the importance of equipping entrepreneurs with the necessary skills and knowledge, government through the National Planning Authority and Gudie Leisure Farm have conducted extensive training and capacity-building initiatives in the Elgon region. More than 1,200 people have benefited from entrepreneurship training, which […]

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Youth spearheading job creation in Elgon region

admin | May 31, 2023

By Babra Anyait Youth are spearheading the job creation movement in Elgon region with a target of creating 125,000 opportunities by 2030. Speaking to the media during the launch of the Elgon Region Spotlight, an initiative aimed at boosting agriculture productivity and unlocking the full potential of the Elgon region, […]

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Three confirmed dead after flash floods hit Elgon region

Reporter | September 12, 2022

By Mike Sebalu The police have confirmed that atleast 3 people have died following flash floods that resulted from heavy rains that pounded the mountainous Elgon region on Sunday, September 11. The Elgon region police spokesperson, Rogers Taitika says two of the deceased are juveniles whose bodies have been recovered […]