Cooperatives & Communities
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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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Global cooperative celebration underway in Manchester, UK
LONDON, July 3, 2025 –– During the first week of July, cooperators from around the world are converging on Manchester, UK, for the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] General Assembly, Festival of Cooperation…
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UPDF soldiers advised to plan wisely before taking loans
GULU, July 2, 2025 – – Soldiers under the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] 4 Infantry Division have been urged to exercise careful financial planning and conduct market research before applying for…
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ICA President Ariel Guarco’s message as Annual Report 2024 is released
BRUSSELS, July 1, 2025 — Dear Members, Partners, and Colleagues, it is with deep appreciation and optimism that I present this message on behalf of the Board of the International Cooperative Alliance…
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