Development
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Kabale dairy co-operators advised to embrace improved breeds, strengthen primary societies
Rwampara District Commercial Officer (DCO), Amon Mutabarura, has called on co-operators in the dairy sector to invest in improved breeds of cattle that guarantee higher quantities of milk if they are to…
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Market vendors tipped on SACCO formation
Hoima oil-City authorities have challenged vendors operating in different markets in the area to form Saving and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOs) as one way of improving their economic status. This call was…
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UNFFE, Bunyoro kingdom partner to promote modern farming
Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) to promote farming and conservation. The MoU was signed by the Kingdom Prime Minister Owek, Andrew…
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Nebbi journalists’ association gets Shs 30m Emyooga funds
The fraternity of journalists in the greater Nebbi districts, under their umbrella, Nebbi-Zombo Media Association (NEZOMA) SACCO, has received Shs 30m in seed capital under Emyooga. Emyooga is a government initiative aimed…
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SACCOs urged to embrace tech, digital lending
Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) have been urged to embrace the latest technological innovations in order to catch up with market trends and safeguard their market share. Speaking during a one-week…
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Microfinance minister to promote Emyooga products
The Minister of State for Micro-Finance & Small Enterprises, Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune has pledged to create a department within the Microfinance Support Centre to expand the market base for products produced…
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Kabarole: Kitojo Care SACCO holds first AGM after COVID-19 setback
Kitojo Care SACCO in Kabarole district has held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week, after missing out on holding one in 2020. While cooperatives are required by law to hold an…
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Kakumiro bee farmers resolve to form SACCO
Bee farmers in Kakumiro district have resolved to form a SACCO in a bid to address some of the challenges they face in their enterprise. According to Joseph Serugo, a bee farmer…
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Prioritise cooperatives for power connection- Min. Ssempijja
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has urged the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development to prioritize the connection of cooperative-owned businesses to the power…
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Masindi women tipped on growing their SACCOs, SMEs
Women belonging to different women’s SACCOs and savings groups, as well as owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Masindi district have been trained on how to manage and grow then…
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