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Partners sign MoU to boost growing horticulture sector in Hoima
HOIMA, November 6, 2025 — The Hoima District Local Government, the Albertine Farmers Association, and fresh produce exporter KK Foods Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] to boost the production…
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Museveni urges Ugandans to embrace PDM as he questions implementation of GROW project
SOROTI CITY, November 6, 2025 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], saying it was designed to support the “active poor”, unlike…
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Building a better world: UN World Social Summit celebrates IYC2025
DOHA, November 5, 2025 – The UN Committee for the Promotion and Advancement of Cooperatives [COPAC] and the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has co-hosted the official closing ceremony of the 2025 International…
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We have not received any money for commissioners – Parliamentary SACCO boss
KAMPALA, November 5, 2025 — The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Parliamentary SACCO, Methods Mureebe, has dismissed allegations made by Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament [LoP] that…
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Mayor demands governing law for new cities to fix funding gaps
MBARARA CITY, November 5, 2025 — Mbarara City Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi has urged Central Government to enact a dedicated law for Uganda’s newly created regional cities, arguing that the absence of…
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Kiryandongo unveils training centres to support PDM implementation
KIRYANDONGO, November 5, 2025 — The Kiryandongo District Local Government has launched facilities known as Parish Training Centres [PTCs] to enhance hands-on training for farmers under the Parish Development Model [PDM]. The…
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NARO receives Jianzhou big ear goats for research and breeding
WAKISO, November 5, 2025 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has received a consignment of Jianzhou big ear goats from China to support research and breeding initiatives at the institute. Under…
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Uganda’s financial sector boosted as aBi Finance and UIBFS launch Sustainable Finance Curriculum
KAMPALA, November 4, 2025 — Uganda’s financial sector has received a major boost following Tuesday’s launch of the Sustainable Finance Curriculum at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The Sustainable Finance Curriculum is the first…
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Floods cause havoc in Serere, destroying crops and homes
SERERE, November 4, 2025 — More than 250 farms have been left waterlogged following days of heavy rainfall in Serere district, with Kateta Sub-county reported as the worst affected area. According to…
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ICA 2026-2030 strategy commits to ‘Practice, Promote and Protect’ cooperation
DOHA, November 4, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has shared its 2026-2030 strategic plan to empower the future of cooperatives. Titled Practice, Promote and Protect, the strategy is a global…
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