Democracy
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Cooperatives rally behind International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026
BRUSSELS, April 14, 2026 — Cooperatives worldwide have welcomed the designation of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer [IYWF], a global initiative aimed at recognising and strengthening the vital…
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Global energy and financial bodies warn of lasting shock from Middle East war
WASHINGTON DC, April 14, 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency [IEA], International Monetary Fund [IMF] and World Bank Group [WBG] have warned that the ongoing war in the Middle…
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Why Creativity is the new infrastructure for challenging the social order
NAIROBI, April 11, 2026 — Awards season this year was a celebration of Black creativity and cinema. Sinners directed by Ryan Coogler, garnered a historic 16 nominations, ultimately winning four Oscars. This is…
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Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill KAMPALA, April 9, 2026 — Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused…
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Wazelendo SACCO assets surge to Shs 1.4 trillion as SACCO marks 20 years of growth
JINJA CITY, April 3, 2026 — Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [Wazalendo SACCO] or WSACCO has recorded strong growth in its asset base, reinforcing its standing as one of Uganda’s…
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Raising more revenue: Gov’t tables tax Bills for FY2026/27
KAMPALA, April 3, 2026 — Government has tabled new tax Bills for the financial year [FY] 2026/2027, with a 30 per cent environmental levy on imported secondhand clothes. The Bills were tabled…
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World Bank, IMF, and IEA form joint taskforce over Middle East war shock
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency [IEA], International Monetary Fund [IMF], and World Bank Group [WBG] have agreed to establish a high-level coordination group to respond…
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Kanungu coffee cooperative hit hard as Middle East conflict disrupts export trade
KANUNGU, April 1, 2026 — Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative Society Limited is facing a deepening crisis after nearly 10 tonnes of Robusta and Arabica coffee were stranded in transit amid the ongoing…
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BCU revenues surge to Shs 19bln on strong coffee sales in 2025
MBALE CITY, March 31, 2026 — The Bugisu Cooperative Union [BCU] has reported a sharp rise in revenues, with earnings from Arabica coffee sales reaching Shs 19 billion in the 2025 financial…
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Here is first female Chairperson of Muhame Financial Services
SHEEMA, March 31, 2026 – Medias Kyatuhaire Matsiko has made history as the first woman to be elected Chairperson of Muhame Financial Services Cooperative Limited, marking a significant milestone in the SACCO’s…
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