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Kabarole women’s groups receive Shs 129mln under UWEP
KABAROLE, September 11, 2024 – Twenty-five women’s groups in Kabarole District have received Shs 129.2 million through the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Programme [ UWEP ]. Established by the government in the 2016/2017…
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Lyamujungu SACCO’s 40 years of existence and excellence
KABALE, September 2, 2024 – Boasting almost 40,000 members, Lyamujungu SACCO domiciled in Kigezi Subregion, recently attained 40 years of providing excellent services to members, although the institution was unable to mark…
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Kikuube district council passes ordinance to protect cane farmers and boost food security
KIKUUBE, September 2, 2024 – The Kikuube district councillors have passed a Sugarcane Farmers’ Protection and Food Security Ordinance to protect farmers from exploitation, and promote food security in the district.The councilors…
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Lack of electricity connectivity impeding Kikuube farmers’ ability to add value to produce
KIKUUBE, August 30, 2024 – Farmers in Kikuube district are expressing frustration over the delayed connection of electricity in many parts of the area, which they argue is hindering their ability to…
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MSC Boss commends women’s SACCO for outstanding performance
MASINDI, August 29, 2024: Dr. Emmanuel Aliba Kiiza, Chairperson of the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC] Board, has lauded the Hoima Catholic Diocese Women SACCO for its impressive performance, highlighting the rapid growth…
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Police officer sentenced to four years in jail for stealing gov’t drugs
KYENJOJO, August 26, 2024 – The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kyenjojo district, presided over by Magistrate Gloria Aciba Nimungu, has sentenced police officer Yusuf Kule Katuramu to four years in prison for…
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Land grabbing: Buliisa residents rejoice after arrest of tycoon
BULIISA, August 22, 2024 – Residents and local leaders in Butiaba town council, Buliisa district, have commended President Museveni for his role in the recent arrest of Francis Kaahwa, a land speculator…
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Refugees excited over extension of financial services to settlement
KIKUUBE, August 19, 2024 — Refugees in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement in Kikuube district are celebrating the recent extension of financial services to their area, a development they say will greatly ease their…
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Mbarara SACCO officials on spot over missing funds
MBARARA CITY, August 15, 2024 – Former Mbarara Central Market Vendors’ SACCO Chairman, Muhammad Nyombi, and the SACCO Manager, Hope Kyokunda are implicated in the alleged mismanagement of funds amounting to over…
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Tourism revenue sharing: Minister asks districts to account for funds received
NWOYA, August 14, 2024 – The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom Butime has asked districts hosting Murchison Falls National Park to ensure that they account for the funds received as…
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