Organisations
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Boda Boda riders to form their own bank following initiative launch
KAMPALA, February 5, 2025 –– The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union recently launched the National Boda Boda Stage Development Model, an initiative designed to unlock the financial independence of the commercial riders…
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SACCO official warns over proliferation of unregulated SACCOs
BUSIA, February 5, 2025 — Kenya’s Mwalimu Saving and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO] Homa Bay Branch Manager Eunice Oketch, has urged those in the informal sector to join financial institutions that are…
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Busoga United FC to become community-owned
JINJA, February 4, 2025 — Busoga United Football Club recently unveiled a membership plan aimed at transforming the club into a fully community-based entity. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer Daniel…
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Challenges hinder performance of National Oil Seed Project
KAMPALA, February 4, 2025 — The National Oil Seed Project [NOSP], which aims to support farmers in 81 districts across Uganda, is facing significant setbacks that could affect its overall performance and…
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The Uhuru Institute, universities to revolutionise graduate skills development through cooperative apprenticeships
KAMPALA, February 4, 2025 – In a landmark move to bridge the gap between academia and practical skills development, The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] has entered a Memorandum of Understanding…
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UCSCU let down as EBO SACCO opts for BoU regulation
MBARARA, 3rd February 2025 – The Vice Chairman of the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union [ UCSCU ], Stephen Bongonzya, has expressed his disappointment regarding some of the larger Savings and…
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Ugandan coop among new members recruited by ICA
BRUSSELS, February 2, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] started the year 2025 by welcoming six new full members from India, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Uganda and Palestine. The cooperatives include; Kollam District…
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Mission 300: African leaders pledge to advance clean cooking solutions for Africa at milestone Energy Summit
DAR ES SALAAM, February 2, 2025 — African countries have taken bold commitments to implement clean cooking energy solutions to offset the devastating effects of open fire cooking which kills roughly 600,000…
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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa gets more funding to boost electricity connectivity
DAR ES SALAAM, January 31, 2025 — Denmark, the United Kingdom, Spain and France have unveiled new or additional contributions to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, demonstrating strong support for the…
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Adult literacy programme empowers Lira locals with business skills
LIRA CITY, January 31, 2025 – The Great Salvation Ministry, a local church in Lira City is empowering the elderly, youth, and people with disabilities [PWDs] in Kakoge C, Kakoge Ward, Lira…
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