Legal
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BoU maintains September 30 licensing deadline for large SACCOs
KAMPALA, September 21, 2026 — Large Savings and Credit cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] identified to fall under the Bank of Uganda’s regulatory framework have until September 30, 2026, to submit their licensing applications,…
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Apac CAO held for questioning over alleged misuse of gov’t funds
APAC, September 16, 2026 — The Chief Administrative Officer [CAO] of Apac district, Emmy Olaboro Ejuku, has been taken to Apac Central Police Station for questioning over alleged mismanagement of government funds.…
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Kapchorwa: How theCooperator inspired students to embrace saving culture
KAPCHORWA, September 10, 2026 — What started as a financial literacy lesson at Hopeland High School has grown into a practical savings initiative, with students forming the Hopeland Students Savings Association and…
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Fighting money laundering: Coops in Bunyoro urged to prioritise customer due diligence
HOIMA, August 24, 2026 — Savings and Credit Cooperatives [SACCOs] in the Bunyoro region have been urged to always carry out customer due diligence when admitting members to avoid challenges associated with…
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Uganda moves to strengthen fisheries management
KAMPALA, August 23, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has unveiled new Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations under the 2023 Act aimed at rebuilding fish stocks and promoting…
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Court quashes Igara Tea board, orders fresh elections within six months
BUSHENYI, August 21, 2026 — The High Court in Bushenyi has quashed the sitting Board of Directors of Igara Growers Tea Factory Limited [IGTF], declaring all corporate acts undertaken by the board…
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ADR: Over 500 commercial disputes valued at Shs 325bln placed on mediation table
KAMPALA, August 18, 2026 — The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has flagged off the Trade Dispute Settlement Fortnight at the Commercial Court in Kampala, placing 520 disputes valued at…
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EU moves to bring soluble coffee under deforestation-free supply chain law
KAMPALA, July 30, 2026 — The European Commission has moved to bring soluble coffee, including soluble / instant coffee and coffee extracts, under the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], closing a long-standing…
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Kalungu district tightens measures to curb coffee theft
KALUNGU, July 2, 2026 – The Kalungu District Security Committee has resolved to deny police bond and oppose court bail for suspected coffee thieves, as part of tougher measures aimed at curbing…
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PDM SACCO leaders arrested in Lira City over alleged fraud targeting women beneficiaries
LIRA CITY, June 27, 2026 — Several leaders of a Parish Development Model [PDM] SACCO in Lira City have been arrested over allegations of fraud and extortion involving PDM funds, with authorities…
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