Cooperatives & Communities
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Gov’t warns money lenders against breaking the law
KAMPALA, June 19, 2025 –– The State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has issued a strong warning to money lenders operating outside the law, stating that the government will take decisive…
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Speaker Among urges government to include local leaders in PDM to enhance effectiveness
SHEEMA MUNICIPALITY –– The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, recently urged government to include local leaders in the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM], in order to improve its monitoring and effectiveness…
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PDM beneficiaries in Hoima City decry soaring feed prices
HOIMA, June 17, 2025 –– Beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Hoima City, particularly those engaged in piggery and poultry farming, are struggling with the escalating cost of animal feeds,…
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5th International Forum on Cooperative Law to be held in Tanzania
KAMPALA, June 17, 2025 –– The international cooperative community has reason to celebrate as the 5th International Forum on Cooperative Law is officially set to take place in Moshi, Tanzania, on November…
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Shs 9.5bln compensation revitalises Banyankole Kweterana Cooperative Union
MBARARA CITY, June 16, 2025 –– The Banyankole Kweterana Cooperative Union [BKCU] has been revitalised following a government compensation of Shs 9.5 billion, which has cleared the Union’s debts and boosted its…
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PDM transforms lives of PWDs in Lira City
LIRA, June 16, 2025 – – Persons with disabilities [ PWDs ] in Lira City are experiencing a significant transformation in their livelihoods, thanks to soft loans provided by the Government of…
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Co-op Live contributes over £1.3bln turnover to UK economy since inception
LONDON, June15, 2025 — Co-op Live has delivered a staggering £785.5M boost to the UK economy [measured by Gross Value Added [GVA], with a total turnover of £1.3 billion since breaking ground…
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Kole coop expands market across the EAC
KOLE, June 15, 2025 –– Alito Joint Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, based in Kole district, is gaining regional recognition, extending its quality seed market beyond the Lango, Acholi, and Karamoja sub-regions to…
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100 PDM beneficiaries in Soroti City receive funds for investment
SOROTI, June 14, 2025 –– At least 100 more beneficiaries from Moruapesur Ward in Soroti City East Division have received funding through the Parish Development Model [PDM], aimed at lifting households out…
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PDM SACCOs urged to embrace a saving culture for sustainability
HOIMA CITY, June 14, 2025 – – Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] operating under the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Bunyoro Subregion have been urged to cultivate a saving culture in…
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