Development
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Cooperatives drive global push for sustainable consumption and production
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — A new policy brief has underscored the growing role of cooperatives in promoting sustainable consumption and production worldwide, positioning them as key drivers in achieving the United…
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Why Creativity is the new infrastructure for challenging the social order
NAIROBI, April 13, 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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WACU revives 78 cooperatives to revitalise cotton production in Acholi
GULU, April 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has revived 78 primary cooperative societies across the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro and Nwoya over the past 11 years, in a…
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Lango church leaders train in coffee growing to boost household incomes
LIRA CITY, April 13, 2026 — More than 200 clergy and church administrators from the Diocese of Lango have undergone training in coffee cultivation and management, as part of efforts to improve…
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UNIDO, World Coffee Research launch €850,000 drive to boost Uganda’s coffee seed systems
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization [ UNIDO ] and World Coffee Research [WCR] have announced a €850,000 co-investment to strengthen Uganda’s coffee seed systems, improve farmer…
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TotalEnergies’ Africa Senior Vice President Sangster to spotlight expanding project pipeline at Paris Forum
PARIS, April 13, 2026 — TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster, will speak at the Invest in African Energy [IAE] Forum in Paris on April 22–23, as the company pushes…
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Kyamuhunga SACCO net surplus surges to Shs 3.20bln as members urged to boost savings
BUSHENYI, April 12, 2026 — Kyamuhunga People’s Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited [KYAPS] has reported a strong financial recovery, posting a net surplus of Shs 3.20 billion for the year ending…
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Amuru subcounty chiefs ordered to refund Shs 109.5mln for road works
AMURU, April 12, 2026 — The Resident District Commissioner [RDC] for Amuru district, Geoffrey Osborn Oceng, has directed four sub-county chiefs to account for and refund a total of Shs 109.5 million…
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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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Uganda launches Shs365bln mosquito net campaign to accelerate malaria elimination by 2030
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has launched a Shs 365 billion nationwide campaign to distribute 25.8 million mosquito nets, stepping up efforts to eliminate malaria by 2030 amid…
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