Organisations
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European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EUDR
BRUSSELS, May 26, 2025 — The European Commission [EC] has released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], marking a critical milestone in…
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FAO Drives Regional Agenda to Strengthen the Role of Cooperatives in Productive and Territorial Development
BRASILIA, May 25, 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ], in collaboration with Cooperatives of the Americas—the regional branch of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA],…
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BoU brings financial literacy to Bushenyi, promotes inclusive economic growth
BUSHENYI, May 25, 2025 – – The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda [ BoU ], Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and financial…
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Stanbic Bank backs QCIL with Shs 133bln to boost drug production
KAMPALA, May 25, 2025 – Stanbic Bank Uganda has extended a debt facility of up to US$ 36 million [approximately Shs 133 billion] to Quality Chemical Industries Limited [ QCIL ], a…
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Cooperative Benefits Report highlights the unique value of cooperatives
LONDON, May 24, 2025 — The International Cooperative Entrepreneurship Think Tank [ICETT], an initiative of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], has released its latest report exploring the benefits of cooperatives to members, communities, and society…
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Standard Chartered Hosts Investment Dialogue Highlighting Cross-Border Trade as Catalyst for Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy
KAMPALA, May 23, 2025 –– Standard Chartered Bank Uganda yesterday hosted a high-level Uganda Investment Dialogue in Kampala centred on cross-border trade as a key driver of the country’s ambitious tenfold growth…
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Kenya’s Prime Time SACCO joins billionaires’ club
ITEN, May 23, 2025 – – Prime Time SACCO has recorded a strong performance for the 2024 financial year, crossing the KSh 1 billion asset mark and officially joining Kenya’s “billionaires’ club”.…
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aBi Finance and UIBFS equip small financial institutions with crucial ESG skills
FORT PORTAL CITY, May 23, 2025 –– In a move to strengthen sustainability in Uganda’s financial sector, aBi Finance Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [UIBFS)],…
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Weatherman warns of excessive rain, floods between June – September
KAMPALA, May 22, 2025 — Countries in the Eastern African region have been warned of much more rain and wetter conditions between June and September, including incidents of flooding and other extreme…
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Dei Group ventures into organic fertilier production
KAMPALA, May 22, 2025 — The Dei Group of Companies, owned by renowned Ugandan scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Mathias Magoola, has officially ventured into organic fertiliser production with the launch of its…
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