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Major programme expands support for farmers, food security and rural businesses in South Sudan
JUBA, October 4, 2026 — A major rural development programme in South…
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EAC moves to fast-track regional capital markets integration
KAMPALA, September 25, 2026 — The East African Community [ EAC ]…
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EBRD supports growth of Kenya’s local-currency market with US$ 50mln
NAIROBI, September 17, 2026 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development…
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Kenya leads East African credit unions in savings and assets, WOCCU report shows
KAMPALA, September 9, 2026 — Kenya’s credit union movement has emerged as…
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Tanzania Investment Forum to connect global capital with investment opportunities
KAMPALA, August 21, 2026 — Tanzania is set to host its inaugural…
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EAC, Germany launch second AI challenge to boost digital skills in East Africa
KAMPALA, August 13, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] and the…
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EAC top official calls for stronger public-private partnerships to boost regional competitiveness and intra-EAC trade
ARUSHA, August 10, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has reiterated…
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Kenya: Baringo County records sharp decline in milk production
BARINGO, August 4, 2026 — The largest farmers’ cooperative society in Baringo…
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EAC Central Bank Governors reaffirm commitment to single currency by 2031
KAMPALA, July 24, 2026 — Governors of central banks from across the…
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East Africa strengthens consumer trust in online trade through international knowledge exchange
ARUSHA, July 19, 2026 — Shopping and doing business online across East…
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EAC Ministers adopt key measures to transform regional agri-food systems and boost food security
DAR ES SALAAM, July 12, 2026 — Ministers responsible for Agriculture and…
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Cooperatives emerge as engine of rural industrialisation in Kenya
NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — Kericho County in Kenya is redefining the…
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Rubanda cooperative leverages coffee to grow membership
RUBANDA, October 8, 2026 — Rubanda Cooperative Society Limited in Rubanda district…
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Cooperatives urged to strengthen member participation as social role grows
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