Godfrey Olukya

Africa, Ankara

Journalist at Anadolu Agency

Articles

China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation

1 month ago | atnews.co.za | Godfrey Olukya

A friend in need is a friend indeed, said Thomas Lokirut, an elder from Uganda’s Karamojong people after learning that China had donated 1,610 tonnes of rice to his people. “The Chinese have proved that they are our true friends by donating food to us at this trying moment, when most of the people in the Karamoja sub-region have no food to eat,” he told ChinAfrica.
Food Donation Lifeline-- ChinAfrica

1 month ago | chinafrica.cn | Godfrey Olukya

Uganda’s Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Florence Nambozo and Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong at the handover ceremony of China rice aid in Kampala, Uganda, on 26 March (COURTESY)A friend in need is a friend indeed, said Thomas Lokirut, an elder from Uganda’s Karamojong people after learning that China had donated 1,610 tonnes of rice to his people.
Intern doctors up in arms over policy to end sponsorships

Feb 27, 2025 | universityworldnews.com | Godfrey Olukya

UGANDA A planned policy by the Ugandan Ministry of Health to stop sponsoring recently graduated intern doctors has sparked widespread unrest among medical students, supported by a wide range of health care professionals. The policy, set to take effect once it has been formally endorsed by the Ugandan parliament, would require intern doctors to fund their own training, sparking fears that many will be unable to afford the costs.
Bamboo’s Bountiful Benefits

Feb 7, 2025 | atnews.co.za | Godfrey Olukya

Chinese expertise helps Ugandans to profit from the many uses of bambooIn central Uganda’s Nakasongola District, 117 km from the capital, Kampala, a new era of sustainable bamboo farming is on the go. China, a global leader in bamboo production, has partnered with the Ugandan government to promote bamboo farming in that area and the country at large. Bamboo farming, launched over a decade ago, has attracted a sizeable number of farmers throughout the country.
Bamboo’s Bountiful Benefits-- ChinAfrica

Feb 6, 2025 | chinafrica.cn | Godfrey Olukya

A staff member of the Uganda Bamboo Association cuts bamboo at a workshop in Kampala, Uganda, on 26 October 2022 (XINHUA)In central Uganda’s Nakasongola District, 117 km from the capital, Kampala, a new era of sustainable bamboo farming is on the go. China, a global leader in bamboo production, has partnered with the Ugandan government to promote bamboo farming in that area and the country at large.
Ugandans Hail Chinese Oil Giant CNOOC For Its Support In Benefitting Local Education Sector

Dec 12, 2024 | atnews.co.za | Godfrey Olukya

Leaders, students and parents in Uganda have hailed China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd. for its supporting role in the country’s education sector, including building schools, paying school fees and sponsoring activities to keep students in school. The oil giant recognised 218 top-performing students from oil-rich districts of Hoima and Kikuube on 12 September during the CNOOC Best Performers Awards Ceremony at its Kikuube District Headquarters.
Education Hand Up-- ChinAfrica

Nov 29, 2024 | chinafrica.cn | Godfrey Olukya

Some of the students are awarded scholarships by CNOOC Uganda for good performance in examinations (GODFREY OLUKYA)Leaders, students and parents in Uganda have hailed China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd. for its supporting role in the country’s education sector, including building schools, paying school fees and sponsoring activities to keep students in school.
Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project

Nov 22, 2024 | atnews.co.za | Godfrey Olukya

An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing. As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local farmers with the intricacies of modern agriculture.
From Scarcity to Abundance-- ChinAfrica

Nov 7, 2024 | chinafrica.cn | Godfrey Olukya

A farmer showcases sorghum harvest in Luweero, Uganda, in 2023 (FAO IN UGANDA)An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing. As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local farmers with the intricacies of modern agriculture.
Reforms in university system progressing - but slowly

Oct 24, 2024 | universityworldnews.com | Godfrey Olukya

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) ambitious plans to reform its universities and higher education system are progressing steadily, although faced with challenges. Higher education administrators and government officials are now working through the requirements of the new system, having already received a December 2022 decree establishing the grade designations of graduates for the new Licence-Master-Doctorate (LMD) .