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Cotton farmers in Uganda opposes indicative price, demand a fair rate

Farmers in Uganda have opposed the sh1,000 indicative price set by the Cotton Development Organisation (CDO) and are demanding that…

9 years ago

Arab investors to explore opportunities in textile industry of Uganda

The three Arab investors, Hassan Al Ghatani from Saudi Arabia, Harabi Al Ghatani from Kuwait and Khalid Abd Al Ghadir…

7 years ago

Ugandan strives to revamp its cotton production

Cotton is Uganda’s third largest export crop after coffee and tea, as well as the main source of income for…

7 years ago

Uganda’s Textile Industry slowed down due to delayed policy

A decade ago, Uganda produced 254,000 bales of cotton annually, each weighing 185kg. About 10 percent of Uganda's annual cotton…

8 years ago

Ethiopian farmers join CmiA sustainable cotton initiative

The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) following successful verification in accordance with the Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) sustainability standard…

9 years ago

New fine spinner textile factory brings prospect Ugandan textile sector

Ugandans textile industry at one time booming has remained in an indeterminate state despite incentives such as America's African Growth…

9 years ago

Uganda textile manufacturers pushing for implementation of national textile policy

The textile industry is the only economic sector in Uganda which was once a vibrant sector is going through crisis,…

9 years ago

Kenya happy with the Rivatex revival

The quest to return Kenya’s cotton farming to profitability has received a vital jolt with the recent reopening of textile…

5 years ago

Know who made your clothes

The concept of Where Does It Come From? is self-explanatory. The clothing brand is driving for total transparency in the…

5 years ago

New roadmap to be set aiming at boosting cotton production in Kenya

The Kenyan government under a comprehensive plan is aiming to revive current cotton production and quality by fast-tracking far-reaching measures…

6 years ago