Cooperatives & Communities
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aBi Finance, UIBFS Launch Nationwide ESG Training Programme for Small Financial Institutions
KAMPALA, May 6, 2025 — aBi Finance in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [UIBFS] have commenced an extensive training programme to equip smaller financial institutions across Uganda…
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Court clears Kotido officials in Emyooga funds mismanagement case
KOTIDO, May 6, 2025 – The high-profile case involving the alleged mismanagement of Emyooga funds in Kotido district has ended in acquittal, after the prosecution failed to present any witnesses or substantive…
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President Samia praises cooperative sector at launch of Co–operative Bank of Tanzania
DODOMA, May 5, 2025 – President of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has praised the ongoing progress of the country’s cooperative sector, noting its role in enhancing productivity and improving the livelihoods…
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Emyooga programme boosting saving culture in Uganda as savings reach Shs 87bln
HOIMA, May 5, 2025 –– Dr. Emanuel Aliba Kiiza, Chairperson of the Board at the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has hailed the government’s Emyooga programme for significantly improving Uganda’s saving culture, especially…
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Co-op me call for Israeli goods boycott ahead of AGM
LONDON, May 4, 2025 – – Co-op members have urged the retailer to stop selling Israeli goods, calling for the board to align its stance on Russia with its response to Israel. The motion,…
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Credit unions in US continue campaign to maintain tax exemption
NEW YORK, May 3, 2025 – – US credit union leaders have been engaging with Federal Government and Congress officials as part of their efforts to maintain the industry’s tax exemption. In January, America’s Credit…
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RDC urges Emyooga SACCO leaders to ensure accountability
NEBBI, May 3, 2025 – Following reports of poor performance under the Emyooga Programme in Nebbi, the Resident District Commissioner [RDC] Robert Abak has directed Emyooga SACCO leaders to prioritise accountability and…
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NAAC champions precision farming with gender-responsive approach
KAMPALA, May 3, 2025 – The National Alliance for Agricultural Cooperatives in Uganda (NAAC) is championing the adoption of precision farming among local farmers through a gender-responsive approach. Under the Digitally Enabled…
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ICA receives new members from India and Germany
LONDON, May 2, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] welcomed two new members in April: Malankara Multi-State Cooperative Credit Society Limited [MMSCCS] from India as a Full Member, and…
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Adjumani SACCO acquires tractors as total assets rise to Shs 18bln
ADJUMANI, May 1, 2025 –– Adjumani Town Council Cooperative Savings and Credit Society [SACCO] Ltd. has acquired three tractors valued at Shs 510 million. The purchase was made possible through Islamic financing…
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