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IGAD supports review of Uganda’s National Land Policy
MBARARA CITY, November 23, 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] has partnered with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands to facilitate community consultations as part of the review of Uganda’s National Land…
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Ugandan MSMEs urged to ensure compliance
KAMPALA, November 23, 2024 – Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises [ MSMEs ] in Uganda have been urged to adhere to the relevant regulations to ensure their businesses remain uninterrupted. This call…
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ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 begins on Monday
KAMPALA, November 22, 2024 — On Monday next week The 2024 ICA Global Conference will hit Indian soil for the first time in its 130 years! New Delhi will host cooperators from…
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Masindi residents asked to embrace coffee growing to improve household incomes
MASINDI, November 22, 2024 — Residents of Masindi district have been challenged to engage in coffee growing as one way of improving their household income. The call was made by Father Joseph…
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Uganda’s annual coffee exports yield Shs 5.6trn
KAMPALA, November 22, 2024 — Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months from November 2023 to October 2024 totaled 6.38 million bags, generating US$ 1.46 billion [approximately Shs 5.6 trillion]. This is…
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Ntungamo district boss calls for regular training of SACCO leaders
NTUNGAMO, November 21, 2024 – Samuel Mucunguzi, the LCV Chairperson of Ntungamo district, has called for regular training of leaders, and managers of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], arguing that such…
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ADF releases initial support of US$ 99mln to finance the development of rice cultivation value chains in West Africa
ABIDJAN, November 21, 2024 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF] has approved initial funding of US$ 99.16 million to develop regional rice cultivation value chains as part…
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Uhuru at 10: CEO says organisation aims to become a global brand in the next decade
KAMPALA, November 21, 2024 – The cooperative movement in Uganda is emerging from dormancy to reclaim its rightful place in the country’s socio-economic development. Among the key stakeholders driving the strengthening of…
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Stanbic increases ceiling for unsecured SACCO loans to Shs 4bln
KAMPALA, November 20, 2024 – Stanbic Bank has raised the ceiling for unsecured SACCO loans to Shs 4 billion, up from the previous limit of Shs 200 million, with an interest rate…
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Tayebwa assures tourism sector of increased gov’t funding
KAMPALA, November 20, 2024 — Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged enhanced government commitment to Uganda’s tourism sector, calling for increased funding and prioritisation of the sector considered as a…
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