The Cooperator News

Kotido PDM beneficiaries struggling after misusing funds

KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] programme in Kotido district is facing major setbacks, with several beneficiaries struggling to sustain their businesses despite receiving government funding intended to…

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Kotido PDM farmers struggle as drought persists despite recent showers

KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — At first light in Losilang Subcounty in Kotido district, the parched earth cracks beneath Koryang Mary’s feet as she walks past rows of shrivelled sorghum. Although rain…

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EABC and AfDB sign US$ 1mln grant agreement to drive sustainable industrialisation in East Africa

ARUSHA, July 7, 2025 –– The East African Business Council [ EABC ] and the African Development Bank [AfDB] have officially signed a landmark US$ 1 million grant agreement to drive sustainable…

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2025 CoopsDay celebrations : Gov’t pushes cooperatives on quality certification

FORT PORTL CITY, July 6, 2025 — The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has urged the cooperative leaders in Uganda to take the lead in educating members on…

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CoopsDay highlights how cooperatives drive inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world

KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 — Yesterday, the global cooperative movement celebrated the International Day of Cooperatives [ CoopsDay ] by highlighting what can be achieved through the power of cooperation. Themed “Driving…

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We must understand how cooperatives work – businessman Mulenga

KAMPALA, July 6, 2025 – Many members of Uganda’s business community still struggle to understand and appreciate the cooperative business model as a tool for lifting people out of poverty, according to…

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Message from the ICA President Ariel Guarco for the 103rd International Day of Cooperatives

BRUSSELS, July 5, 2025 — Dear cooperative friends, this is not just another day. Today  are  celebrating our Day in the International Year of Cooperatives. I believe this is one of the most…

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CIC Africa Uganda-Ten Years of Keeping Our Word

KAMPALA, July 5, 2025 — As we celebrate the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, the global call to recognise cooperatives as drivers of inclusive and sustainable solutions for a better world could…

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Hundreds Gather for Cooperative Symposium in Fort Portal City Ahead of CoopsDay Celebrations

FORT PORTAL CITY,  July 4, 2025 –– Hundreds of cooperators from across Uganda converged today at Nyaika Hotel in Fort Portal City for a landmark 2025 Cooperative Symposium, held in the run-up…

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Recap: Promoting Cooperative Development for the Africa we want

KAMPALA, July 4, 2025 –– Cooperation Africa, a civil society movement to support cooperative formation and development across the continent, was launched online on 18 January, 2023. Over 170 individuals and organisations…

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