Cooperatives & Communities
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Low rice production in Bunyoro blamed on sugar
KIKUUBE– Growing cane for sugar manufacturing is responsible for the current low rice production in Bunyoro Sub-region, according to researchers from Makerere University. Dr. Patrick Musinguzi, a principal investigator at Makerere University…
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Ankole leaders, farmers to petition gov’t over coffee seedlings
RWAMPARA -Leaders and farmers in Ankole Sub-region districts Rwampara, Bushenyi, Mbarara, and Ntungamo districts plan to petition government after they received far fewer than the expected coffee seedlings from Uganda Coffee Development…
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Minister Kasolo challenges local gov’ts on tax revenue
KYOTERA-The Minister of State for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has advised district local governments in the country to inspire citizens to engage in government programmes such as Emyooga and Parish Development Model…
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Agricultural investment: Teso youth ask for tractors at gathering
SOROTI – Thousands of youth from the 11 districts of Teso Sub-region have asked government to provide them with modern agricultural implements like tractors and others to help them increase agricultural output.…
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Lira beekeepers form cooperative to boost honey production
LIRA– Beekeepers in Ngetta ward in Lira City East Division are reaping fruits after forming a cooperative society that enables them to speak with one voice as they market their honey and…
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Emyooga beneficiaries blame gov’t over poor loan refunds
NEBBI. Beneficiaries of Emyooga funds in Nebbi Municipality have said some SACCOs have failed to refund the loans because government did not empower their leaders with financial literacy which would have helped…
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VP Alupo lauds West Ankole Jubilee SACCO for good performance
KAMPALA – Vice President, Jesca Alupo has attributed the growth of Uganda Savings and Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] in Uganda to a strong regulatory framework, good performance, and the growing saving culture among…
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Gulu artists get free space to showcase their works
GULU-Loremi Tours and Elephante Commons, a charity organisation, have partnered to provide space for local artists in Gulu City to display their artistic works Since 2020, nearly 300 local artists in Gulu…
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NARO official advises Kabarole tea farmers on value addition
KABAROLE: An official from the National Agricultural Research Organisation [ NARO ] has advised that tea farmers in Kabarole district and other parts of the country should add value to their agricultural…
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Nwoya fish farmers wary of soaring feed prices
NWOYA – Some of the fish farmers in Nwoya district are worried about the high prices of feed that have forced some of the farmers out of the business. Previously, some farmers…
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