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Ugandan exporters react as Saudi Arabia launches ambitious coffee farming project

KAMPALA, August 21, 2025 – Oil-rich Saudi Arabia has unveiled an ambitious plan to revitalise its coffee sector by producing high-quality coffee seedlings using advanced scientific methods, including tissue culture. The initiative,…

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Uganda’s economic outlook shows stability amidst global headwinds

KAMPALA, August 20, 2025 – Uganda’s economy showed continued resilience in July 2025, supported by stable inflation, robust private sector activity, and prudent fiscal operations, according to the latest Monthly Economic Report…

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Acholi cultural leader urges Museveni to fulfil Shs 1 billion pledge for SACCO

GULU CITY, August 20, 2025 – The Acholi Paramount Chief, Rwot David Onen Acana II, has appealed for Shs 2 billion to capitalise the cultural institution’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO],…

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MTIC trains DCOs in cooperative supervision and auditing

KAMPALA, August 20, 2025 –The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has conducted a two-day capacity-building training for 50 District Commercial Officers [DCOs] from across Uganda, focusing on cooperative supervision and…

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ICA at 130: Honouring a rich heritage while shaping the future

BRUSSELS, August 20, 2025— On August 19, 1895 cooperators from 13 countries came together for the first International Cooperative Congress in London, where they established the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ].…

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Lira agro-input dealers urged to promote use of PPE among farmers

LIRA, August 20, 2025 –– The Lira District Production and Marketing Officer, Thomas Okello, has called on agro-input dealers to actively promote the use of personal protective equipment [PPE] among farmers, warning…

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FAO Director General commends NARO for enhancing food security in Uganda

WAKISO, August 20, 2025 — The Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation [ FAO ], Dr. Qu Dongyu, has lauded the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] for its…

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History in East Africa as all TotalEnergies CHAN co-hosts reach quarter-finals

KAMPALA, August 19, 2025 –For the first time in a CAF competition, three co-hosts — Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — have all advanced to the quarter-finals, sending a powerful message of unity…

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WSACCO celebrates promotion of 47 non-commissioned officers

KAMPALA, August 19, 2025–Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [ WSACCO ] recently honoured 47 of its staff who were recently promoted to various non-commissioned officer [NCO] ranks in recognition of…

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Online registration still open for ICA Cooperative Law International Workshop and Summer School

PULA, August 19, 2025 — Online registration remains open for the International Workshop and Summer School on Cooperative Law, which will take place in Pula, Croatia, on August, 23, 2025. Hosted by…

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