East Africa
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Agoro Cooperative members decry delayed repair of Irrigation scheme
Members of the Agoro Self-Help Irrigation Cooperative Society have denounced the delayed rehabilitation of the Agoro Irrigation Scheme in Lawmo district, saying the delay has robbed them of the livelihood they earned…
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Lango Cooperative Union leases 11-square kilometre land to German investor
Leaders of Lango Cooperative Union have leased out a sizeable chunk of its land assets to Smax-Group, a German investor, in a five-year deal that will see the investors develop the redundant…
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Masindi sugarcane farmers grapple with recurrent fires
Sugarcane farmers in Masindi district have expressed concern over a recent spate of fire incidents that have destroyed sugarcane plantations and left the affected farmers counting losses. Justice Twinowaitu, a resident of…
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Incoming Mwizi SACCO leadership cautioned on integrity
Bob Bariyo Barigye, the Commissioner for Cooperative Development and acting Registrar of Cooperative Societies has called for good governance if cooperatives are to thrive. Barigye made the remarks Friday while officiating at…
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Kwania: Emyooga cash delay worries SACCOS
Members of Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) in Kwania district under the Emyooga program have expressed frustration after they were informed that they have to carry on with saving for some time before…
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East Acholi Cooperative Union in training drive to revive defunct primary societies
East Acholi Cooperative Union Limited, EACU, in Kitgum district, has embarked on training members of its primary societies as it attempts to revive the societies, many of which had become inactive. EACU…
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SACCOs urged to invest savings
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) have been urged to invest their savings in order to grow their profits. Gulu City Mayor-Elect, Alfred Okwonga, who was over the weekend speaking to members…
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Financial literacy key to cooperatives’ success- Kigumba Principal
Samuel Kyaligonza, the Principal, Kigumba Cooperative College in Kiryandongo district, has advised co-operators from the Bunyoro sub-region to acquire financial literacy training if their cooperatives are to succeed. Kigumba is one of…
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Okere Shea Cooperative Society opens a world of possibilities with Shea nut
Besides providing cooking fuel like charcoal and firewood, most locals in Otuke district for a long time did not know of any other uses of the highly-prized shea nut tree. However, through…
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Lira district Employees’ SACCO revived after six-year hiatus
The Lira district Employees’ saving and credit cooperative organization (SACCO) has been revived six years after it fell dormant as a result of recurrent challenges. Established in June 2012 with the aims…
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