Cooperatives & Communities
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New Wazalendo SACCO Board Assumes Office
KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 — The newly elected Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [WSACCO] have officially assumed office following their election at the recently…
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Uganda earns record Shs 9trn from coffee exports amid strong global demand
KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 – Uganda has registered a record performance in coffee exports, earning approximately Shs 9 trillion over a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of…
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Cooperatives rally behind International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
BRUSSELS, April 14, 2026 — Cooperatives worldwide have welcomed the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer [IYWF], a global initiative aimed at recognising and strengthening the vital…
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Coffee prices rebound as Middle East tensions jolt global market
KAMPALA, April 14, 2026 — Global coffee prices rose in March, snapping a three-month decline, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping routes and drove up energy costs, according to…
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Cooperatives drive global push for sustainable consumption and production
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — A new policy brief has underscored the growing role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable consumption and production worldwide, positioning them as key drivers in achieving the United…
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WACU revives 78 cooperatives to revitalise cotton production in Acholi
GULU, April 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has revived 78 primary cooperative societies across the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro and Nwoya over the past 11 years, in a…
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Lango church leaders train in coffee growing to boost household incomes
LIRA CITY, April 13, 2026 — More than 200 clergy and church administrators from the Diocese of Lango have undergone training in coffee cultivation and management, as part of efforts to improve…
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Kyamuhunga SACCO net surplus surges to Shs 3.20bln as members urged to boost savings
BUSHENYI, April 12, 2026 — Kyamuhunga People’s Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited [KYAPS] has reported a strong financial recovery, posting a net surplus of Shs 3.20 billion for the year ending…
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Kapchorwa SACCO and school partner to boost students’ financial literacy
KAPCHORWA, April 11, 2026 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO has partnered with Hopeland High School in a bid to equip students with essential financial knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. The…
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Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO expands to Bunyoro, boosting access to affordable credit
HOIMA, April 9, 2026 — Church leaders and Christians in Bunyoro Kitara Diocese have welcomed the opening of a new branch of Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO, describing it as a major step…
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