Development
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Kwania leaders push fish farming to curb wetland degradation
KWANIA, April 2, 2026 — Leaders in Kwania district have announced plans to promote fish farming as part of efforts to curb widespread wetland degradation and provide alternative livelihoods for residents. The…
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ICA–Africa launches inaugural Cooperative Excellence Awards 2026
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance Africa [ICA–Africa] has unveiled the Cooperative Excellence Awards 2026, the first continent-wide platform dedicated to recognising outstanding leaders, organisations and innovations shaping Africa’s…
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Uganda, Chile launch landmark climate-smart tilapia research partnership
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — Uganda is set to partner with Chile on an ambitious research initiative aimed at advancing climate-smart aquaculture, with a particular focus on the Nile tilapia. The study,…
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Teacher SACCOs directed to prepare for Walimu Union AGM
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has directed all teacher savings and credit cooperatives [ SACCOs ] affiliated to Walimu Cooperative Union to begin preparations…
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Climate change threatens global arabica coffee supply as key growing regions face decline
KAMPALA, April 1, 2026 — Climate change is set to significantly disrupt global arabica coffee production, with up to 20 percent of current growing areas projected to become unsuitable by 2050, according…
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ICA Unveils ‘Building Bridges’ Theme for 2026 Global Conference in Panama
BRUSSELS, April 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ], in partnership with Cooperatives of the Americas, has announced the theme for its 2026 Global Conference and Assemblies, set to…
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UDB opens Mbale regional office to boost access to finance in Eastern Uganda
MBALE CITY, March 31, 2026 — The Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] has officially opened its Eastern Regional Office in Mbale City, a move aimed at bringing development financing services closer…
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Gov’t assures public of stable fuel supply amid Middle East disruptions
KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — The Government of Ugandan has reassured Ugandans and key sectors of the economy that the country’s fuel supply remains stable and sufficient despite disruptions to global oil…
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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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