Cooperatives & Communities
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RUDI SACCO records decline in 2025 amid falling cocoa prices
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 27, 2026 — Ruwenzori Diocese Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [RUDI SACCO], a church-founded financial institution based at Kabarole Hill in Fort Portal City, registered a decline…
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Uganda: 2026 Best Farmers Competition launched in Jinja
JINJA CITY, March 26, 2026 — DFCU Bank has in partnership with other stakeholders including the Vision Group, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, De Heus Koudijs Nutrition BV and New Vision Foundation, launched…
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Over 4,900 households in Hoima City benefit from PDM
HOIMA CITY, March 26, 2026 — At least 4,905 households in Hoima City have benefited from the Parish Development Model [PDM], in a boost to government efforts to transition communities from subsistence…
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Nyakibale SACCO members warned over loan defaults at 20th AGM
RUKUNGIRI, March 26, 2026 – Members of Nyakibale Development SACCO have been urged to honour their credit obligations and ensure timely loan repayments to safeguard the institution’s financial stability. The call was…
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World Bank commits US$ 45mln to 900 cooperatives in Zambia as UCS SACCO expands footprint in Malawi
LUSAKA, March, 26, 2026 — The World Bank has committed US$ 45 million to support 900 cooperatives in Zambia under the Alliance Productive Programme, implemented through the Zambia Agribusiness and Trade Project…
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Nyakayojo SACCO unveils new logo as it charts growth in Western Uganda
MBARARA CITY, March 25, 2026 — Nyakayojo SACCO Limited has unveiled a new corporate logo, signalling a renewed push towards growth, innovation and financial inclusion in Western Uganda. The rebranding was announced…
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Gov’t builds Shs 570mln oilseed processing factory in Alebtong
ALEBTONG, March 25, 2026 — Government has constructed an oilseed processing factory in Apala Subcounty, Alebtong district, as part of a broader national initiative to enhance agricultural value chain, boost local economic…
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Chair re-elected as Kigarama People’s SACCO gets new board
SHEEMA, March 25, 2026 – Kigarama People’s SACCO [KIPS] has elected a new board to lead the financial institution for the next four years, following a successful 26th Annual General Meeting [AGM]…
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Mass fish deaths in L. Kwania alarm fishermen, trigger health fears
KWANIA, March 24, 2026 — Fishermen across multiple landing sites on Lake Kwania have raised alarm over a surge in fish deaths, particularly affecting Nile perch, in a development that is threatening…
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Cooperative leaders unite in Bulgaria to strengthen global partnerships
SOFIA, March 24, 2026 — Cooperative leaders from across Europe, Asia and beyond have pledged to deepen global partnerships and expand joint initiatives following a high-level forum held in the Bulgaria’s capital…
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