The Cooperator News

Disbursement of Shs 1.3bln launched for PDM SACCOs in Kiryandongo

KIRYANDONGO– There was excitement in Kiryandongo district days ago as Jennifer Kacha Namuyangu, the State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs officially launched the disbursement of Shs 1.3 billion meant for Parish Development Model…

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Museveni warns MPs to keep off Vinci coffee deal

NTUNGAMO – President Yoweri Museveni continues to push for the coffee deal signed between government and Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited [UNCCL], despite the project receiving strong criticism from both the public…

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Acholi farmers urged to join cooperatives

GULU-As initiatives to strengthen the cooperative movement in Uganda take centre stage, Farmers in Acholi Sub-region have been urged to join or form cooperative societies if they are to benefit more from…

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Calls for poverty alleviation dominate New Year messages in Lango

KWANIA– As Ugandans entered the New Year 2023, those in Lango Sub-region were rallied to embrace poverty alleviation programmes initiated by government to kick out poverty from their households. Currently, poverty prevalence…

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Ntagali receives tractor from Museveni to boost agriculture

KIKUUBE-President Museveni has fulfilled his pledge and donated a brand new tractor to the retired Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Stanley Ntagali to champion modern farming in his area. Michael Christopher Ayeranga…

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Bishop Olwa roots for cotton growing in Lango

LIRA-The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rev. Prof. Alfred Olwa has directed all the archdeaconries in the sub-region to embark on cotton growing, saying the initiative will help the institution to earn an…

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Prof. Suruma warns beneficiaries against misuse of PDM funds

SHEEMA – The chancellor of Makerere University Prof. Ezra Suruma has appealed to SACCO leaders to arrest beneficiaries who misuse Parish Development Model [PDM] funds. He said this days ago while launching…

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Chief Whip Obua on campaign to extend coffee growing in Lango Sub-region

ALEBTONG – At least 300 farmers in Alebtong district are to be mobilised to embrace coffee growing in a move to extend the production of the perennial crop in Lango Sub-region, according…

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End of year message from ICA President

Dear cooperative friends. We are coming to the end of a year that was full of important events for the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA]. We met in Seville after almost two years…

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VSLA brings joy to Kwania residents

KWANIA -More than 400 registered saving groups in Kwania district are benefiting from Village Savings and Loans Association [VSLA] programme, which is turning into a formal alternative savings scheme for residents. Under…

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