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Sep- 2022 -24 SeptemberEast Africa
Stima DT Sacco transforming traditional Sacco banking
NAIROBI-According to a recent advertorial, a new path is lighting up for the Sacco sub-sector in Kenya. Product innovation and the deployment of technology have transformed traditional Sacco banking across the country.…
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24 September
Don’t interfere with our oil, Bunyoro Kingdom subjects warn EU
KIKUUBE– Subjects of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom are enraged about the recent resolution by the European Union [ EU ] parliament denouncing the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP].…
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24 SeptemberCooperatives & Communities
Nwoya farmer groups in need of stores for produce
NWOYA-Farmer groups in Nwoya district have asked authorities to build them stores if they are to maintain quality of their produce. Currently, the district has stores in major trading centers. However, farmers…
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24 SeptemberNews
Gulu officials in conflict with boda boda operators over Shs 1.5bln
GULU-Gulu district local government and boda boda associations are involved in a dispute in which the latter has declined to remit Shs 1.584 billion in fees. The district with 11 sub-counties has…
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23 SeptemberDevelopment
Kwania residents excited over PDM
KWANIA– Residents in Kwania district have welcomed with excitement the Parish Development Model [PDM], saying it will improve their lives. PDM, launched by President Yoweri Museveni in February 2022 is expected to…
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23 SeptemberCooperatives & Communities
Mwalimu National DT Sacco to sell assets of acquired bank
NAIROBI-According to Kenyan media outlets, Spire Bank, previously Equatorial Commercial Bank [ECB] has faced financial troubles since it was acquired by the Mwalimu National DT Sacco. And now in a bid to…
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22 SeptemberNews
Gov’t to establish museums in cities and municipalities
MBARARA-Parliament has proposed a new clause in the Museums and Monument Bill, 2022 that will see cities and municipalities in Uganda build museums for tourist attraction. This was revealed by Mbarara City…
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22 SeptemberCooperatives & Communities
ICA to hold side-event at UNESCO Mondiacult 2022
LONDON-The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] is hosting a hybrid side event as part of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development – Mondiacult 2022. Due to take place on…
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22 SeptemberEnvironment
Social enterprise makes bricks from recycled plastics
GULU– In response to the ever-increasing prices of building materials like cement in Uganda, Green Home Transformations, a social enterprise is making eco-interlocking bricks from recycled plastics and sand. The innovation which…
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22 SeptemberCooperatives & Communities
TUI Legacy Awards revitalise hopes of youth in Kiryandongo district
KIRYANDONGO – Over 120 youth under Kigya United Farmers’ Cooperative Society in Kiryandongo district are excited that their investment in quality seeds has produced positive results and are hoping to grow their…
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