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Baylor Uganda empowers Kiryandongo girls with 40 sewing machines
KIRYANDONGO, April 2, 2026 — Baylor Uganda, with support from UNICEF, has donated 40 sewing machines to adolescent girls in Kiryandongo district. These girls recently completed tailoring training at the Bunyoro Presidential…
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25 officials interdicted in Abim over alleged misuse of PDM funds
ABIM, April 2, 2026 — Authorities in Abim district have interdicted 25 public servants over the alleged mismanagement of Parish Development Model [ PDM ] funds, with formal investigations underway to establish…
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World Bank, IMF, and IEA form joint taskforce over Middle East war shock
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — The heads of the International Energy Agency [IEA], International Monetary Fund [IMF], and World Bank Group [WBG] have agreed to establish a high-level coordination group to respond…
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UN Women, Equity Bank Uganda sign deal to boost women’s financial inclusion
KAMPALA, April 2, 2026 — UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda Limited have signed a partnership agreement aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowerment and expanding access to inclusive financial services across Uganda.…
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From village flock to thriving enterprise: Kitgum youth builds a profitable poultry business
KITGUM, April 2, 2026 — In a region where subsistence farming dominates and youth opportunities remain scarce, 24-year-old Ronald Obalim is transforming a modest backyard venture into a thriving poultry enterprise, earning…
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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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Kanungu coffee cooperative hit hard as Middle East conflict disrupts export trade
KANUNGU, April 1, 2026 — Bwindi Coffee Growers Cooperative Society Limited is facing a deepening crisis after nearly 10 tonnes of Robusta and Arabica coffee were stranded in transit amid the ongoing…
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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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