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Kenya’s SACCOs eye fintech alliances as digital transactions surge
NAIROBI, February 24, 2026 — Leaders of Kenya’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] have identified collaboration with financial technology firms [fintechs] as a top strategic priority for 2026, signalling a decisive…
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BoU extends licensing deadline for Large SACCOs to September 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has extended the deadline for regulated financial institutions to transact exclusively with licensed large Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [ SACCOs ],…
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Tourism and environment stakeholders call for action against encroachers in Bugoma Forest Reserve
KIKUUBE, February 24, 2026 — Tourism stakeholders and hoteliers in the Bunyoro Subregion have called on the government to take urgent action against encroachers they accuse of degrading Bugoma Forest Reserve in…
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Kotido district launches mass vaccination of livestock to ensure food security
KOTIDO, February 24, 2026 — Kotido District Local Government in a pivotal effort to safeguard the livelihoods of pastoralists and bolster food security in the region has officially launched a mass vaccination…
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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026: Pan‑African green pipeline ready for scale and investors invited to catalyse USD 3.09bn in climate solution
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Africa’s Green Economy Summit [24–27 February 2026] will present a curated, deal‑ready pipeline of climate projects from more than 25 African countries. Since 2023 our mission has…
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Capital markets finance, by other means
By Conor Perry LONDON, February 23, 2026 — Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises face a financing gap of €39bn per year. This is partly a function of the overwhelming reliance of European…
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Cattle traders cry foul as security enforces Museveni’s Executive Order No. 2
DOKOLO, February 23, 2026 — Cattle traders in Dokolo district, under their umbrella body, the Dokolo District Animal Traders Association, have raised concerns over the ongoing enforcement of Yoweri Museveni’s Executive Order…
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Kitgum: Subcounty turns to coffee as farmers seek nearly 15,000 seedlings
KITGUM, February 23, 2026 — Labongo Amida Subcounty in Kitgum district is pinning its hopes on coffee farming as a potential economic lifeline, with 48 more farmers applying for 14,900 seedlings to…
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NaCRRI approves three purple-fleshed sweet potato varieties for growing
WAKISO, February 23, 2026 — In a significant boost to national food security and nutrition, the 47th National Variety Release Committee [NVRC] has officially approved the growing of three new purple-fleshed sweet potato [PFSP]…
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