Cooperatives & Communities
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Kwania smallholder farmers form cooperative society to improve livelihoods
KWANIA, January 5, 2025 — More than 500 smallholder farmers from Inomo Town Council and Inomo Subcounty in Kwania district have united to form a cooperative society, believing it will significantly improve…
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Langi urged to establish family farming enterprises
LIRA CITY, January 2, 2025 –– The people of the Lango subregion have been encouraged to practise farming as a family enterprise in order to increase production and improve their living standards.…
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WOCCU Joins Amazonia Finance Network
MADISON, Wis., December 27, 2024—World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] recently joined the Amazonia Finance Network [AFN], an alliance comprised of more than 50 international, regional and national financial organizations…
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Bishop Wanok cautions Alebtong youth against misusing PDM money
LIRA, December 26, 2024 — The Bishop of Lira Diocese, Sanctus Lino Wanok, has cautioned the youth in Alebtong against spending the Parish Development Model [PDM] funds on alcohol consumption, emphasising that…
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Mushanga SACCO raises Shs 7.6bln from Christmas Bonanza Quiz
SHEEMA, December 25, 2024 – Mushanga Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) Limited has rewarded 440 loyal members with Christmas gifts in a festive ceremony held at the SACCO’s main branch in…
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Lack of IDs affecting access to PDM funds in Lira district
LIRA, December 21, 2024 — Residents of Amach Town Council in Lira district have called on the government to expedite the process of issuing the national identity cards [ IDs ] to…
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Soroti City West Journalists SACCO struggles to recover Emyooga funds
SOROTI CITY, December 18, 2024 – The Soroti City West Journalists Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization [SACCO] has struggled to recover funds disbursed to beneficiaries under the Emyooga programme. In 2021, the…
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Benefiting from farming: MAK don urges Bunyoro farmers to embrace cooperatives
HOIMA, December 17, 2024 — Farmers in the Bunyoro subregion have been urged to avoid practising farming on an individual basis if they wish to truly benefit from agriculture. Dr. Patrick Musinguzi,…
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Interview: Bishop Kisembo commends The Uhuru Institute for unwavering support of Uganda’s cooperative movement
FORT PORTAL CITY, December 17, 2024 – The Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo, has praised The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] for its steadfast support of Uganda’s cooperative…
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Celebrating 10 Years of The Uhuru Institute: A Journey of Growth and Impact
KAMPALA, December 17, 2024 – As The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] celebrated their 10th anniversary on November 21, 2024, I was drawn to reflect on the incredible journey I was very…
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