Finance & Banking
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Kaabong district embarks on overhauling initial PDM SACCO leadership to strengthen governance
KAABONG, June 15, 2026 — The Kaabong District Local Government has launched a series of Special General Meetings [SGMs] aimed at restructuring the leadership of Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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Ruto launches Shirikiana SACCO to deepen financial inclusion in Western Kenya
KAKAMEGA, June 15, 2026 — President William Samoei Arap Ruto has launched Shirikiana SACCO in Kakamega County, describing the cooperative as a major step towards expanding financial inclusion and accelerating grassroots economic…
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EBRD sets out new Approach to Financial Market Development
LONDON, June 14, 2023 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] has published its new Approach to Financial Market Development, underlining the central role of deep and resilient domestic financial…
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IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance to Convene in Azerbaijan
RIYADH, June 13, 2026 –The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] will host the 20th IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance in Baku, Azerbaijan on 17 June 2026 under the theme “Achieving Sustainable…
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Human capital tops spending priorities in Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion budget
KAMPALA, June 12, 2026 — Human capital development, infrastructure development, and security emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of Uganda’s Shs 84.39 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year unveiled on Thursday,…
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Museveni warns politicians on oversight failures during Shs 84.39 trillion budget presentation
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on both the ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] leaders and opposition politicians to take greater responsibility for monitoring government programmes and…
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Gov’t injects Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes-Finance Minister
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — The Ugandan Government has so far invested close to Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes, according to Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.…
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Here is the background to the FY2026/2027 National Budget
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — Ahead of today’s national Budget speech, theCooperator News brings you the highlights of key developments shaping the more than Shs 84 trillion financial year [FY] 2026/27 budget…
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Growing need for payment infrastructure in Africa’s trading ecosystem highlighted at Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2026
CAPE TOWN, June 11, 2026 — As African trading platforms expand across multiple markets, payment infrastructure has become the limiting factor in their growth. Across the continent, many financial services businesses still…
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House approves €168.9mln irrigation loan amid sharp debate over phase I performance
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The 12th Parliament of Uganda has today approved a government proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million [approximately Shs 7347 billion] from United Kingdom Export Finance [UKEF]…
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