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Uganda rural development training program –URDT has launched a cervical cancer project in Kakumiro district. This followed the expired contract of three years work in Kagadi district where the Project started from. The launching function which took place yesterday was held at Barrack hotel in Kakumiro town, Kakumiro district According to the URDT cervical cancer…

The URDT Institute was established to create a critical mass of all-round male and female young entrepreneurs who have integrity and the capacity to improve their situation, become responsible citizens, and contribute to larger sustainable development goals. The URDT Institute offers both technical and life skills training on a short-term basis. The URDT Institute which…

There was joy and excitement at African Rural University (ARU) on 30th 04 2021 as it held her 6th graduation virtually with 11 students receiving their Bachelor’s degrees in Rural Development. The colorful ceremony was held at the University’s main campus at URDT in Kagadi town, Kagadi district. ARU Chancellor Justice Ezekiel Muhanguzi asked the…

COVID 19 is real! Stay Health stay safe 2020 started like other years of the calendar and the rumor that hovered about a strange Flu in China in early December of 2019 was ignored as Senseless. Like a fetus developing in the mothers’ abdomen without the knowledge of its premature disposal; that was the situation…

The Vice-Chancellor African University Mwalimu Musheshe’s article in The New Vision news of 29th June 2020 page 19 giving guidelines on COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic should not only be discerned as a negative phenomenon with lamentations, regrets, and frustration, but something Ugandans and the government can learn from. The Coronavirus has taught Ugandans how to…

Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio(KKCR) donate free airtime to Kagadi district education department to teach learners. Kagadi Kibaale Community Radio 91.7FM on the 25th April 2020 donated free airtime to the Kagadi district education department to teach learners since schools were closed to curb the spread of coronavirus. The vice chancellor of African Rural University Dr.…

Update from URDT/ARU about prevention of Covid 19 Dear Partners and Friends, Greetings from Uganda Rural Development and Training Programme (URDT) and African Rural University (ARU). We hope that you are well and taking precautions to be safe from COVID 19. In Uganda, we were safe until 21st March 2020 when the first case was…

Ugandans challenged on restoring the Ecosystem Ugandans have been challenged to participate much in disseminating the message of Restoring Ecosystem in the communities if they are to create change in restoring damaged ecosystems in their communities. The call was made on 20th 02 2020 by John Dennis Liu the Ecosystems Ambassador in America during two hours of…

Universities urged to invest in research during the 5th African Rural University Graduation. Universities in Uganda have been challenged to invest more in research that will push the productivity and exploitation of local talents and resources. Speaking at the 5th graduation of African Rural university-ARU on Friday 15, 11, 2019 at the university campus in…

URDT and ARU Uplifts Traditional Culture Through the Food and Seed Fair Event. The traditional food and seed fair event was organized by African Rural University – ARU and Uganda Rural Development and Training Program – URDT on October 04, 2019 at URDT Multipurpose hall in Kagadi town to showcase different indigenous and traditional foods…