Cooperatives & Communities
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Lango LRA victims turn to VSLA to boost livelihoods
LIRA, September 3, 2025 – Former members of the defunct Lord’s Resistance Army Captives and Returnee Association in the Lango Subregion are celebrating after transitioning into a Village Savings and Loan Association…
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Empowering Karamoja’s agro-pastoralists: Launch of major project brings hope amid climate challenges
KOTIDO, September 1, 2025 — In a significant move to boost food security and economic resilience among agro-pastoral communities in Uganda’s Karamoja region, the Warrior Squad Foundation, in partnership with Oxfam Uganda…
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Apac fishermen urged to formalise operations for financial support
APAC, September 1, 2025 — The Apac District Fisheries Department has urged fishermen operating across various landing sites in the district to formalise their businesses by joining organised entities, to enhance their…
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Busoga teachers lag behind in repaying WCU loans
IGANGA, September 1, 2025 – Teachers in the Busoga Subregion are struggling to repay loans acquired through various teachers’ SACCOs affiliated with the Walimu Teachers’ Union Limited [WCU], which was capitalised by…
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Kikuube disburses Shs 1.45bln in PDM funds to new beneficiaries
KIKUUBE, August 29, 2025 – Authorities in Kikuube District have commenced the disbursement of Shs 1.45 billion to new beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model [PDM]. The PDM, a government initiative launched…
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How cooperatives are cultivating peace in South Sudan
JUBA, August 29, 2025 — “Cooperatives are a system that enables the South Sudanese to improve their livelihoods, but at the same time also contributes to the economy… this is the only…
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Sebei Farmers SACCO embraces technology to serve members better
KAPCHORWA, August 28, 2025 – Established in 2015, Sebei Farmers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [Sebei Farmers SACCO] in the Kapchorwa district has been empowering over 5,000 active members by offering accessible…
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Government urged to include clergy in PDM
BUNDIBUGYO, August 28, 2025 — The Bishop of West Ruwenzori diocese, Rt. Rev. Barnabas Tibaijuka has urged the government to extend support to religious leaders, saying they have been left out of…
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WOCCU Makes Paul Treinen its Permanent President and CEO
MADISON, Wis.—The person who guided World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] through one of the most turbulent times in its history will now get to lead the organization into the future, with…
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Uganda’s July coffee exports earn Shs 898.80 billion
KAMPALA, August 25, 2025 — Uganda exported 997,105 60-kilogramme bags of coffee in July, generating US$ 289.60 million [approximately Shs 898.80 billion], according to the Monthly Coffee Report – July 2025, released…
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