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Will Museveni’s Irrigation Promise deliver better fortunes for Nyakatonzi cotton Growers Cooperative Union?
KASESE, UGANDA: Members of Nyakatonzi Growers’ Cooperative Union now have hope for better yields – and profits, following President Museveni’s promise to support irrigation schemes in Kasese district. The President was on…
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We will Work with CSOs that are accountable – Government
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and cooperatives have been urged to be accountable to the people they serve, if they’re to have a harmonious working relationship with government. The call…
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Technical Error! Ministers Kasaijja, Azuba Ntege apologize for owning Uganda Airlines
Kampala, Uganda: Parliament on Thursday quizzed Finance Minister Hon. Matia Kasaijja and Transport Minister Eng. Azuba Ntege after the documents presented to the August house indicated that they owned majority shares of…
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Uganda and Kenyan authorities to cooperate in new defense, trade agreement
Ugandan and Kenyan traders will be the biggest beneficiaries after their two countries yesterday signed a raft of agreements meant to ease trade, cement political ties and improve their social/cultural connections. The…
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East Acholi Cooperative Union Secretary Manager Suspended!
KITGUM, Uganda: The Secretary Manager East Acholi Cooperative Union, in Kitgum, has been suspended from his job, the Cooperator News can exclusively reveal. The Cooperator has established that Okumu Okello Boaz was…
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Over 500,000 Kenyan Tea farmer to get smart cards for easy cash transactions
Nairobi, Kenya: The most disgruntled Kenyan today must be the farmer who chose to stick with coffee, tea or sugarcane — never mind that coffee, tea and sugar still take their pride…
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Cooperatives urged to establish Accountability Mechanisms
Kampala, Uganda: Cooperatives and SACCO groups have been urged to establish mechanisms for achieving accountability in their organizations. The call was made by Mr. Kabanda Wilson, a SACCO/Business Development Consultant during the…
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Hundreds pay tribute to fallen Trade Ministry PS Amb. Onen
Kampala, Uganda: It was a moment of worship characterized by somberness, tears, and celebration of the life of a leading former diplomat. This was the mood as scores of mourners gathered at…
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Minister warns cooperative leaders against corruption
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperative, Amelia Kyambande has warned cooperative leaders against corruption and selfish interests. She warned that some board members of various cooperatives are extravagant, which may give cooperative…
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Amb. Julius Onen to be Buried on Saturday in Dima Kiryadongo district
Kampala, Uganda: The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives have released a tentative burial arrangement for fallen Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Julius B. Onen. Onen passed away on Sunday from Paragon Hospital where…
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