Cooperatives & Communities
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Omoro County by-election: Time for campaigns changed as farmers head to gardens
OMORO– Candidates fighting to clinch the Omoro County Parliamentary seat have been forced to adjust their time for campaigns as farmers shun morning rallies. The locals, who are majorly farmers, have so…
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UDB and EU launch over Shs 60 bln second tourism facility
KAMPALA– Uganda Development Bank [UDB] in partnership with the European Union [EU] has announced a special call for eligible businesses in the tourism sector to apply for and receive up to Shs…
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SSE actors sign charter of the International Coalition of the Social Solidarity Economy
STRASBOURG– Recently during the Social Economy, the future of Europe event in Strasbourg, France, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA), the Global Social Economy Forum (GSEF), SSE International Forum (SSEIF), the Association Internationale…
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Webinar explores next steps in deepening the Cooperative Identity
LONDON-Over 300 participants recently attended the International Cooperative Alliance’s webinar discussion as part of a global consultation on the cooperative identity. The webinar explored the key takeaways from the 33rd World Cooperative Congress and…
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Central Uganda fishing groups form union
KAMPALA—Fisheries & Aquaculture stakeholders in Central Uganda have set up a cooperative union in a bid to save over US$171 million [ about Shs 615.6bln ] in potential business in aquaculture, fisheries,…
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NRM to form SACCOs countrywide
OMORO– The National Resistance Movement Organisation [NRM] is considering establishing Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] at the grassroots in a bid to fight poverty among its members. This follows complaints from…
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Shs 100mln support boosts Lira University SACCO
LIRA– Lira University Staff Savings and Credit Cooperation Organisation [SACCO]is fast-growing after receiving financial support of Shs100 million from President Yoweri Museveni. According to Emma Okite, the Dean of Students, the university…
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Govt slashes tax on opaque beer
KAMPALA – Brewers producing the low cost opaque beer in Uganda will in the new Financial Year 2022/2023 enjoy a tax cut as government entices more local manufacturers into alcohol brewing. Effective July…
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EAC needs to create 120mln jobs, think tank says
KAMPALA – The East African Community [EAC] needs to create at least 120 million jobs to take care of its growing young population, Makerere University’s Economic Policy Research Centre [EPRC] researchers have…
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Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world
LONDON – The Donkey Sanctuary has today launched a new animated awareness film highlighting the plight of the world’s donkeys – and communities and individuals that rely on them – as they are declared the…
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