The Cooperator News

World Savings Day: BoU boss urges Ugandans to save for the future

KAMPALA-As countries celebrate World Savings Day which falls on October 31 every year, the Bank of Uganda [BoU] Deputy Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego has urged Ugandans to start saving now, saying savings help…

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Minister Amongi rallies support for women entrepreneurs

 KAMPALA – The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi has called for more support for women and youth entrepreneurs in the country. Addressing delegates at the just concluded Uganda-European…

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Relief as Shs 19bln is provided to give Masindi hospital facelift

MASINDI– Masindi district has received Shs 19 billion as part of the total cost planned for the reconstruction of Masindi hospital most of whose structures are currently in a dilapidated state. At…

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NARO launches anti-tick vaccine trials in Mbarara

MBARARA– Ministers, Members of Parliament, and National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] scientists late last week commissioned the trial of an anti-tick vaccine in Mbarara district to protect cattle from ticks and related…

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Lira beekeepers form cooperative to boost honey production

LIRA– Beekeepers in Ngetta ward in Lira City East Division are reaping fruits after forming a cooperative society that enables them to speak with one voice as they market their honey and…

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Minister investigates Lwengo land dispute

LWENGO-The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja is to intervene in a dispute where two Ugandan groups are conflicting with an Indian, Kulsum Patel over 257 acres of land located at Kasambya…

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Radical changes in the draft Co-operatives Bill

NAIROBI-Co-operative Societies will soon be allowed to sell and purchase members’ shares and trade capital instruments through a Co-operatives platform if the Cooperatives Bill 2021 is passed. If the Bill is passed…

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UPDF, local gov’ts to promote orchard farming in Mount-Elgon region

MBALE-The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces [ UPDF ] has partnered with the local governments including Mbale city, Manafwa and Mbale districts to promote orchard farming and environmental conservation in the Mount Elgon…

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UWA installs another fence along Queen Elizabeth National Park

KITAGWENDA-Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] has launched the installation of an electric fence along Queen Elizabeth National Park boundary to protect some residents in Kitagwenda district from being attacked by wild animals. UWA…

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Emyooga beneficiaries blame gov’t over poor loan refunds

NEBBI.  Beneficiaries of Emyooga funds in Nebbi Municipality have said some SACCOs have failed to refund the loans because government did not empower their leaders with financial literacy which would have helped…

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