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Tanzania launches initiative to promote transparency in cooperatives
DODOMA, April 27, 2026 — The Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission [TCDC] has officially launched the “Protect the Cooperative, Choose Integrity” campaign aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the country’s cooperative sector.…
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Opposition brands Protection of Sovereignty Bill ‘redundant’ and unconstitutional
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — The Opposition has rejected the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as unnecessary, legally redundant and potentially harmful to Uganda’s democratic and economic environment. The Leader…
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House passes Shs 84.3 trillion 2026/27 national budget
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — Parliament has passed a Shs 84.3 trillion national budget for the 2026/2027 financial year following the adoption of the Appropriation Bill and the report of the Budget…
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans restructuring to holding company model
NAIROBI, April 26, 2025 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya, which last year posted its strongest-ever financial results, has unveiled plans for a significant corporate reorganisation that would see it transition into a…
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US credit unions warn CDFI funding cuts could hit small business lending
WASHINGTON DC., April 26, 2026 — US credit unions have warned that proposed cuts to the Community Development Financial Institutions [CDFI] Fund could undermine lending to small businesses in underserved communities. As…
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BoU trains credit providers to strengthen compliance and enhance information sharing
KAMPALA, April 25, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU], through its Non-Bank Financial Institutions [NBFI] Department, has held a workshop for accredited credit providers [ACPs] in the country aimed at strengthening…
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Coffee companies launch satellite initiative to track deforestation linked to cultivation
KAMPALA, April 25, 2026 — Several coffee companies and traders, including JDE Peet’s, Tchibo and commodities giant Louis Dreyfus Company, have joined forces to launch a global initiative aimed at tracking deforestation…
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UPDF warns Amolatar fishermen against illegal fishing
AMOLATAR, April 23, 2026 — The 155 Marines Battalion, a specialised unit of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF], has cautioned fishermen operating on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar district against engaging in…
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Kenyan tea and coffee cooperatives step up fight against child labour
NAIROBI, April 23, 2026 — Cooperatives in Kenya’s tea and coffee sectors have joined a nationwide drive to combat child labour, as part of broader efforts by the government and development partners…
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URA recoups Shs 11bln from penalties, smuggled goods
KAMPALA, April 22, 2026 — The Uganda Revenue Authority [ URA ] has recovered at least Shs 11.3 billion from penalties and taxes on smuggled merchandise seized at various entry points during…
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