Cooperatives & Communities
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FRONASA launches SACCO, calls for return of Cooperative Bank
MUKONO – The veterans’ wing of the Front for National Salvation [FRONASA] has launched a multi-purpose Sacco, calling on the government to re-open Cooperative Bank so that cooperators in Uganda can access…
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Bugisu religious leaders applaud MP Nandala Mafabi for good leadership
MBALE-Religious leaders in Bugisu Sub-region have lauded the leadership of Budadiri West Member of Parliament Nathan Nandala Mafabi, saying he has the qualities of a good leader and has ably spoken out…
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Lutheran Church launches SACCO for members
MASINDI-The members of the Lutheran Church in Masindi have officially launched a SACCO, codenamed Bunyoro Lutheran Community Multipurpose SACCO that among others, will support the farming activities of members. According to Raymond…
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Mauritian Minister visits India to learn more about cooperatives
GUJARAT – Revealing a desire to acquaint himself with the cooperative movement in Gujarat, Soomil Duth Bholah, the Mauritian Minister of Cooperation and SMEs recently visited the famous Indian state. According to…
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Otuke political leaders accused of meddling in Emyooga
OTUKE– Political leaders in Otuke district have been accused of interfering with the Emyooga Programme. Emyooga is a presidential initiative on wealth and job creation. The Programme was introduced to offer seed…
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Kenyan parliament set to approve Saccos inter-lending facility
NAIROBI– Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies [ Saccos ], allowed to receive deposits from the public, are hoping that the next Kenyan Parliament will fast-track the establishment of a Central Liquidity Facility…
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Kibuku residents worried over inadequate PDM funds
KIBUKU-Residents of Kibuku district have expressed concern over the money to be given to groups under the Parish Development Model, saying it is very little. In interviews with several residents in the…
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Fishermen on Lake Albert accuse UPDF officers of torture and harassment
NTOROKO-Residents in Kanara town council and Butungama Subcounty in Ntoroko district have accused the Uganda People’s Defense Forces [ UPDF ] Fisheries Protection Unit [FPU] officers of harassment and torture of their…
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Otuke Boda boda Emyooga SACCO ranks best in district
OTUKE- Otuke East Boda Boda Emyooga Sacco in Otuke district is reportedly performing extremely well and members have started reaping the benefits. According to authorities and Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], the Sacco…
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Budaka cooperative members trained in financial management
BUDAKA -The Uhuru Institute for Social Development[TUI] has trained Naboa Multi-purpose Cooperative Society Limited members on financial management and mindset change to help them grow their cooperative, which is one of the…
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