The Cooperator News

Church of Uganda flags off relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement

KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 – – Church of Uganda [COU], through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation [HCT], has today flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement…

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European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EUDR

BRUSSELS, May 26, 2025 — The European Commission [EC] has released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], marking a critical milestone in…

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Uganda to celebrate International Day of Cooperatives in Fort Portal City ​

KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 –– The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives [MTIC] has announced plans to join the global community in celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Saturday, July…

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Soroti Fruits Limited begins processing local mangoes

SOROTI, May 26, 2025 –– Soroti Fruit Processing Factory, operated by Soroti Fruits Limited, has commenced the processing of local mangoes. The factory has initially purchased 50 tonnes of mangoes from farmers…

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Kapchorwa district passes Shs 29bln budget for FY 2025/2026

KAPCHORWA, May 26, 2025 –– Kapchorwa District Council has approved a Shs 29 billion budget for the 2025/2026 financial year [FY], with a strong focus on health, education, administration, and service delivery.…

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FAO Drives Regional Agenda to Strengthen the Role of Cooperatives in Productive and Territorial Development

BRASILIA, May 25, 2025 — The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ], in collaboration with Cooperatives of the Americas—the regional branch of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA],…

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BoU brings financial literacy to Bushenyi, promotes inclusive economic growth

BUSHENYI, May 25, 2025 – – The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda [ BoU ], Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and financial…

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Stanbic Bank backs QCIL with Shs 133bln to boost drug production

KAMPALA, May 25, 2025 – Stanbic Bank Uganda has extended a debt facility of up to US$ 36 million [approximately Shs 133 billion] to Quality Chemical Industries Limited [ QCIL ], a…

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Excitement as govt’ distributes 150 heifers to Bunyoro farmers

KIRYNDONGO, May 24, 2025 ––  There was excitement among farmers from various districts in Bunyoro as the government distributed 150 heifers to boost milk production, and enhance incomes of the beneficiaries. The…

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Cooperative  selected to benefit from GROW project in Bunyoro

KIKUUBE, March 24, 2025 –– The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD] has selected Bunyoro Turihamu Cooperative Society Limited in Kikuube district to benefit from the Generating Growth Opportunities and…

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