Financial
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VSLA members urged to prioritise savings over politics
KWANIA, April 23, 2025 – As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, members of Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs] in Kwania district have been advised to refrain from spending much…
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Tanzania: Cooperative union launches cargo transport initiative
LIWALE, April 23, 2025 – The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Cooperative Development Commission of Tanzania, Dr Benson Ndiege, has officially launched seven cargo trucks owned by the RUNALI Cooperative…
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Uganda’s economy shows resilience amid global challenges – New report
KAMPALA, April 23, 2025 – Uganda’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global headwinds, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Monthly Report released by the Ministry of…
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Somalia launches National Monitoring Committee to eliminate non-tariff barriers
MOGADISHU, April 22, 2025: Somalia has officially launched its National Monitoring Committee [NMC] on the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers [NTBs], marking a major milestone in its integration into the East African Community…
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Museveni urges journalists to promote regional integration, defend PDM initiative
MUBENDE, April 22, 2025 –– Ugandan journalists should take a lead role in promoting East African integration and defending government’s development programmes such as the Parish Development Model [PDM], according to President…
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PDM SACCO officials arrested over alleged extortion
SHEEMA, April 21, 2025 – Security operatives in Sheema district have arrested two Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [ PDM SACCOs] treasurers for allegedly extorting money from programme beneficiaries.…
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Museveni announces plan to increase PDM funding
KYANKWANZI, April 20, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni recently visited Kyankwanzi district as part of his ongoing assessment of the Parish Development Model [PDM], Uganda’s flagship initiative aimed at eradicating household poverty…
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California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
LOS ANGELES, April 19, 2025 — California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of abusing his powers and…
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UEDCL to spend over Shs 40 billion in nine months after UMEME exit
KAMPALA, April 18, 2025 — The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] will utilise up to Shs 43.3 billion over the next nine months to fund its operations, marking a…
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Over 400 vulnerable youth in Adjumani district embrace skills training for a brighter future
ADJUMANI, April 18, 2025 – In a major step towards youth empowerment, over 400 vulnerable young people in Pakele Town Council, Adjumani district, have enrolled in a transformative skills training programme under…
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