Cooperatives & Communities
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Uganda and Ethiopia dominate Africa’s coffee exports in May 2025
KAMPALA, July 8, 2025 –– Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 33.3 percent in May 2025 to 2.33 million bags, up from 1.75 million bags in May 2024,…
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Kapchorwa cooperatives mark CoopsDay with seed distribution and farmer training
KAPCHORWA, July 7, 2025 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers SACCO and Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise jointly marked the belated celebration of International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Sunday, with a vibrant event…
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Kotido PDM beneficiaries struggling after misusing funds
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] programme in Kotido district is facing major setbacks, with several beneficiaries struggling to sustain their businesses despite receiving government funding intended to…
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Kotido PDM farmers struggle as drought persists despite recent showers
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — At first light in Losilang Subcounty in Kotido district, the parched earth cracks beneath Koryang Mary’s feet as she walks past rows of shrivelled sorghum. Although rain…
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2025 CoopsDay celebrations : Gov’t pushes cooperatives on quality certification
FORT PORTL CITY, July 6, 2025 — The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has urged the cooperative leaders in Uganda to take the lead in educating members on…
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CoopsDay highlights how cooperatives drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world
KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 — Yesterday, the global cooperative movement celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ] by highlighting what can be achieved through the power of cooperation. Themed “Driving…
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We must understand how cooperatives work – businessman Mulenga
KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 – Many members of Uganda’s business community still struggle to understand and appreciate the cooperative business model as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, according to…
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Message from the ICA President Ariel Guarco for the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives
BRUSSELS, July 5, 2025 — Dear cooperative friends, this is not just another day. Today are celebrating our Day in the International Year of Cooperatives. I believe this is one of the most…
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CIC Africa Uganda-Ten Years of Keeping Our Word
KAMPALA, July 5, 2025 — As we celebrate the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, the global call to recognise cooperatives as drivers of inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world could…
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Hundreds Gather for Cooperative Symposium in Fort Portal City Ahead of CoopsDay Celebrations
FORT PORTAL CITY, July 4, 2025 –– Hundreds of cooperators from across Uganda converged today at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal City for a landmark 2025 Cooperative Symposium, held in the run-up…
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