Democracy
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Debt servicing crisis threatens 55mln women’s jobs, UN report warns
KAMPALA, May 4, 2026 — Rising debt servicing costs could result in the loss of 55 million jobs for women and a 17 per cent drop in their per capita income, according…
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Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union delegates back review of Shs 56bln Kapyoyon Farm investment deal
KAPCHORWA, May 4, 2026 — Delegates of Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union [SECU] convened a special general meeting at the union’s offices in Kapchorwa district, where they resolved to review and amend a…
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Kyamuhunga Jubilee SACCO marks 13th AGM with new head office and strong growth
BUSHENYI, May 4, 2026 — Kyamuhunga Jubilee SACCO has held its 13th Annual General Meeting [AGM], celebrating sustained growth and commissioning a new three-storey head office as it strengthens service delivery to…
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Viet Nam: Creating a Favourable Business Environment for Sustainable Co-operative Development
HANOI, May 3, 2026 — For the collective economy, Resolution No. 20-NQ/TW of the 13th Party Central Committee sets out the goal of building a dynamic, effective and sustainable sector. Together with…
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Minister Tips Masindi Women on Economic Growth
MASINDI, May 2, 2026 — The State Minister for Public Service, Mary Mugasa, has urged women in Masindi district to take full advantage of the enabling environment and existing government programmes to…
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Middle East war to spark biggest energy price surge in four years
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2026 — Global energy prices are projected to surge by 24 percent this year, reaching their highest level since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as the war in the…
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World Bank urges Uganda to exercise caution over Sovereignty Bill
KAMPALA, April 28, 2026 — The World Bank Group [WBG] has joined individuals and organisations expressing concern over Uganda’s controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. The Group has warned the Ugandan Parliament…
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Gulu avocado cooperative elects new leadership to steer its growth
GULU, April 27, 2026 — Gulu Avocado Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited has elected new leaders as it moves to expand its membership base, aiming to achieve economies of scale, boost innovation and…
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Opposition brands Protection of Sovereignty Bill ‘redundant’ and unconstitutional
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — The Opposition has rejected the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, legally redundant and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment. The Leader…
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House passes Shs 84.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — Parliament has passed a Shs 84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget…
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