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Sebei cooperative empowers farmers with sustainable incomes
KAPCHORWA, February 10, 2026 — Farmers in the Sebei Subregion are experiencing renewed hope following the rapid growth of Sebei Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society Limited, a farmer-led initiative founded in 2024,…
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Equity Bank, UKAID power eCooking through cooperatives
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with UKAID and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, on Monday launched an affordable financing scheme for electric cooking [eCooking] products…
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Africa must rewire US$ 29.5trn mineral endowment around industry, infrastructure and demand, AFC study says
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — Africa hosts an estimated US$ 29.5 trillion in mine-site mineral value, representing about 20 percent of global mineral wealth, yet captures only a fraction of the economic…
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WSACCO launches construction of Nakasongola branch
NAKASONGOLA, February 9, 2026 — Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [WSACCO] has launched the construction of a commercial complex in Nakasongola district. The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the General…
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Kenya: Government to establish multi-value chain cooperatives in every ward
NAIROBI, February 9, 2026 — The Kenyan Government is in the process of establishing a multi-value chain cooperative in every ward across the country to serve as delivery centres for subsidised agricultural…
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Kiryandongo district set for digital boost with new internet infrastructure
KIRYANDONGO, February 9, 2026 — Kiryandongo district is set to undergo a major digital transformation following the rollout of new internet infrastructure by the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda [NITA-U]. The initiative aims…
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Nigeria to digitalise cooperative sector in major reform drive
ABUJA, February 8, 2026 — The Government of Nigeria has announced plans to overhaul the country’s cooperative sector through a comprehensive digitalisation drive aimed at modernising operations, improving governance, and enhancing financial…
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AEC endorses Kigali’s Africa CEO Forum as the continent’s strategic hub
KIGALI, February 7, 2026 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] has formally endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, positioning the May 2026 gathering as a critical platform for investment, partnership and…
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Uganda’s competitiveness in focus at 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 — The 2026 Stanbic Economic Forum, themed “Uganda’s Inflection Point: Competing in a Rewired Global Economy”, will be streamed live on Stanbic Bank’s YouTube channel on February 12,…
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Uganda and UK partner to hold joint forum on agro-industrialisation
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 – Uganda has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom [ UK ] to hold the first-ever joint forum on agro-industrialisation, aimed at enhancing business cooperation between…
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