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Unlocking cross-border remittances: A new chapter for SACCOs in Kenya
NAIROBI, April 24, 2025: Kenya’s remittance market is growing rapidly, with inflows reaching nearly USD 5 billion in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Kenya [CBK]. However, while Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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Regional leaders unite for peace and prosperity in semi-arid borderlands
KARENGA, April 24, 2025 – Regional leaders from Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan and other stakeholders gathered in Karenga district for a pivotal transboundary meeting themed “Sowing Synergy, Harvesting Harmony: Catalyzing Peace…
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PDM: Four arrested over alleged fraud in Kiryandongo
KIRYANDONGO, April 24, 2025 – Four individuals have been arrested in Kiryandongo district over the alleged theft of Shs 1 million meant for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government…
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PDM success in Otuke district attributed to digital system and positive mindset among beneficiaries
OTUKE, April 24, 2025 – The Commercial Officer of Otuke district, Charles Opio, has attributed the successful implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the district to the effective use of…
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From Aid to Investment: Africa Investment Forum Builds US$ 225B Momentum in Making Continent Bankable
WASHINGTON D.C., April 24, 2025 — Buoyed by last year’s successful Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days that generated US$ 29.2 billion of investment interest, its nine founding partners are bracing for an…
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VSLA members urged to prioritise savings over politics
KWANIA, April 23, 2025 – As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, members of Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs] in Kwania district have been advised to refrain from spending much…
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Tanzania: Cooperative union launches cargo transport initiative
LIWALE, April 23, 2025 – The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Development Commission of Tanzania, Dr Benson Ndiege, has officially launched seven cargo trucks owned by the RUNALI Cooperative…
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Death of Pope Francis : The condolences of the African Bishops and of the Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands
ACCRA, April 23, 2025 — The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] and the entire Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands join the universal Church in…
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Dei Biopharma Founder honoured with prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award
KAMPALA, April 23, 2025 –– Dr. Matthias Magoola, Founder of Dei Biopharma, has been honoured with the prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award, India’s most coveted recognition in the biopharma and healthcare sector.…
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Promoting agroecology in Uganda through poetry
FORT PORTAL CITY, April 22, 2025 – In a move to promote agroecology across Uganda, the Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers’ Forum Uganda [ESAFF Uganda], in partnership with Humundi, launched the…
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