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How are cooperatives accelerating SDG8?

BRUSSELS, June 5, 2025 — The UN’s 8th Sustainable Development Goal aims to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Cooperatives are well-placed to…

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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in April 2025, setting new records

KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee industry recorded significant growth in April 2025, with exports totaling 694,318 60-kilogramme bags valued at US$ 214.38 million, according to the latest report from the…

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Museveni directs annual government support to Martyrs Day celebrations

KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, acknowledging the spiritual significance and massive participation of…

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Emyooga SACCO to issue more loans to members

GULU CITY, June 4, 2025 –– The Gulu City Local Leaders’ Emyooga SACCO in Bardege-Layibi Division is set to disburse Shs 70 million in loan to member savings groups this month. Patrick…

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Mbarara City Council approves Shs 49bln budget for FY 2025/2026

MBARARA CITY –– Mbarara City Council has approved a budget of over Shs 49.3 billion for the upcoming financial year [FY] 2025/2026, slightly lower than the Shs 51.4bln allocated for FY 2024/2025.…

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Museveni flags off first powdered milk consignment to Algeria

ENTEBBE, June 3, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni has officially flagged off the first shipment of powdered milk destined for Algeria, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s dairy export sector. The flag-off…

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Bill Gates to direct majority of US$ 200bln pledge toward Africa’s future

ADDIS ABABA, June 3, 2025 – In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate…

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The cooperative events to follow this month

KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 — As the World prepares to mark the International Dy of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on July 5, 2025, a number of events have been lined up globally this month.…

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Museveni to attend Dr Nyathirombo’s thanksgiving prayers in Zombo district

ZOMBO, June 2, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni is expected to attend thanksgiving prayers in honour of Dr Amos Nyathirombo, a distinguished ophthalmologist and medical researcher, in recognition of his outstanding contributions…

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National Budget Month for FY 2025/26 Launched

KAMPALA, June 2, 2025 — Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has launched the national budget month activities for FY 2025/26 at the Uganda Media Centre. During the launch that took place in Kampala, Finance…

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