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Kiryandongo unveils training centres to support PDM implementation

KIRYANDONGO, November 5, 2025 — The Kiryandongo District Local Government has launched facilities known as Parish Training Centres [PTCs] to enhance hands-on training for farmers under the Parish Development Model [PDM]. The…

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NARO receives Jianzhou big ear goats for research and breeding

WAKISO, November 5, 2025 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has received a consignment of Jianzhou big ear goats from China to support research and breeding initiatives at the institute. Under…

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Uganda’s financial sector boosted as aBi Finance and UIBFS launch Sustainable Finance Curriculum

KAMPALA, November 4, 2025 — Uganda’s financial sector has received a major boost following Tuesday’s launch of the Sustainable Finance Curriculum at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The Sustainable Finance Curriculum is the first…

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Floods cause havoc in Serere, destroying crops and homes

SERERE, November 4, 2025 — More than 250 farms have been left waterlogged following days of heavy rainfall in Serere district, with Kateta Sub-county reported as the worst affected area. According to…

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ICA 2026-2030 strategy commits to ‘Practice, Promote and Protect’ cooperation

DOHA, November 4, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has shared its 2026-2030 strategic plan to empower the future of cooperatives. Titled Practice, Promote and Protect, the strategy is a global…

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A contract for the future: Cooperatives rally nations to deliver a fairer, more sustainable economy

DOHA, November 4, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], yesterday officially launched the Cooperatives and Mutuals 50 [CM50] leadership circle, and published a landmark global framework: A Contract for a New…

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World Cooperative Monitor 2025 highlights power of coops in transforming global economy

DOHA November 4, 2025 – Yesterday, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative…

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NGO empowers over 4,000 youth in Rubirizi with business start-up kits

RUBIRIZI, November 3, 2025 – Over 4,000 vulnerable youth in Rubirizi district have received essential business start-up equipment through the Ripple Effect Support Project, an initiative designed to combat poverty, reduce unemployment,…

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5th Conference on Cooperatives & Solidarity Economy set for Sandton, South Africa

KAMPALA, November 3, 2025 –- The 5th Edition of the Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy [CCSE] takes place from November 4-7, 2025 in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in…

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Gulu bee farmers urged to exploit lucrative bee venom market

GULU, November 3, 2025 — The Gulu District Entomology Officer, Alphonse Acaye, has urged bee farmers in the district to take advantage of the lucrative bee venom market. Bee venom is a…

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