The Cooperator News

Gov’t to clear Shs 13.8 trillion domestic debt in 12 years

KAMPALA, April 10, 2025 — A report of Parliament’s Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development indicates that it will take government 12 years to be to clear domestic arrears of over Shs…

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Over 100 wells drilled as Uganda prepares for first oil production

HOIMA, April 10, 2025 — In a race to first oil, over 100 oil wells have been drilled to date as part of the Tilenga project, according to Ernest Rubondo, the Executive…

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Top coops events you should not miss this year

KAMPALA, April 10, 2025 –– The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World”, highlighting the vital role of cooperatives in…

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South Sudan unveils e-registry to fast-track cooperatives registration

Juba, April 10, 2025 – The Government of South Sudan has launched the cooperative e-registry, a digital platform aimed at simplifying, accelerating, and ensuring transparency in the registration and management of cooperatives…

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Minimising loan defaults: District boss calls for financial literacy training for SACCO members

KABAROLE, APRIL 10 2025: Kabarole District LCV Chairperson, Richard Rwabuhinga, has called for enhanced financial literacy training for members of Kihondo Tukwatanize Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited [KITUSACCO] to address the…

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Finance Ministry releases over Shs 500bln for PDM

KAMPALA, April 9, 2025 — The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development [MOFPED] has released Shs 529 billion for the Parish Development Model [PDM], taking a big step in Uganda’s wealth…

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Djibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence

DJIBOUTI CITY, April, 9 2025 – – Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup…

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Loan defaulters blamed for poor performance of Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO

BUSHENYI April 9, 2025 – The Board Chairman of Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO [KYAPS] in Bushenyi district, Paul Turyamureeba Kahiigi, has urged members to ensure they repay their loans promptly if their organisation…

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Kotido District Service Commission embroiled in controversy

KOTIDO, April 9, 2025 – – Tensions are running high in Kotido district after the Service Commission released a shortlist of applicants for 87 vacant positions, leaving 1,078 hopefuls disappointed. The commission…

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Soroti City plans to sensitise PDM beneficiaries as recovery period of the first funds draws nearer

SOROTI, April 9, 2025 –– The authorities in Soroti City are set to launch a sensitisation campaign as the recovery period for the first funds disbursed to the beneficiaries of the Parish…

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