Cooperatives & Communities
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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade
KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…
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Uganda fetches Shs 8.8trn from coffee exports in one year – report
KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — Uganda earned Shs 8.8 trillion from coffee exports over a twelve-month period, according to a new government report. Coffee exports for the period December 2024 to November…
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Gulu: Shs 40.7mln Emyooga funds disbursed to beneficiaries
GULU, January 12, 2026 — A total of Shs 40.7 million was disbursed last year to beneficiaries in Gulu District under the Emyooga programme, a presidential initiative launched in August 2019 to…
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Mbarara: UCA rallies stakeholders to support re-establishment of cooperative bank
MBARARA CITY, January 12, 2026 – The Uganda Cooperative Alliance [ UCA ] recently held a strategic engagement with cooperative societies across the Ankole and Kigezi sub-regions to mobilise support for the…
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2026 Digital Growth Award Nominations Open
MADISON, Wis., January 12, 2026 —Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2026 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or individual member…
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Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years, confident to compete
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Government of Kenya has formally exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking a decisive and confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. The…
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Gov’t announces SACCO reforms to protect members’ savings
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Kenyan Government has announced wide-ranging reforms to Kenya’s cooperative financial system following governance failures that resulted in losses of Ksh 13 billion at the Kenya Union…
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Cambodia: First modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative launched
PHNOM PENH, January 11, 2026 — The first modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative has been established in Tram Kak district, Cambodia, bringing together 120 families to produce safe vegetables in…
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How Shs 28bln revolving fund will boost Uganda’s creative economy
KAMPALA, January 9, 2026 — Uganda’s creative industry has long demonstrated significant potential as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural diplomacy. Spanning music, film, fashion, visual arts, crafts, digital…
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Legal dilemma : MTIC ignores BoU’s request to de-register non-compliant large SACCOs
KAMPALA, January 7, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda’s [BoU] bid to license and regulate large Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in the country has suffered a setback after the Ministry…
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