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GROW project to benefit 1.6mln women indirectly, says minister Amongi
KAMPALA, November 10, 2024 – The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises [GROW] will benefit 1.6 million women indirectly, the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development MGLSD], Betty Amongi…
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Mbarara City schools face teacher shortages, officials warn
Mbarara, November 10, 2024 – Mbarara city officials are raising alarms over the increasing number of primary school teachers in government-aided schools resigning to seek opportunities in other sectors, exacerbating the already…
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World Bank Group advances Gender Strategy, unveils economic opportunity ambition
WASHINGTON, Oct, 24, 2024 – The World Bank Group today took the first steps toward implementing Gender Strategy 2030, announcing a set of actions and concrete goals that aim to boost economic opportunities…
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AfDB supports Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum
KIGALI, October 16, 2024 — The African Development Bank has lent support to the Biashara Africa 2024 Business Forum or AfCFTA Business Forum, held recently in Kigali, Rwanda. The meeting, organised by…
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Soroti begins second disbursement of PDM funds
SOROTI, September 30, 2024 – Soroti district days ago launched the second disbursement of the Parish Development Model [PDM] funds at Gweri Sub-county headquarters. A total of Shs 5.4 billion is expected…
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Kampala mushroom growers ask Museveni for more support
KAMPALA, September 22, 2024 — Mushroom growers in Kampala metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to assist them establish a collection centre for easy market access and value-addition materials to…
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MSC Boss commends women’s SACCO for outstanding performance
MASINDI, August 29, 2024: Dr. Emmanuel Aliba Kiiza, Chairperson of the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC] Board, has lauded the Hoima Catholic Diocese Women SACCO for its impressive performance, highlighting the rapid growth…
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Wazalendo SACCO commissions commercial building in Fort Portal City
FORT PORTAL, August 12, 2024 – The Wazalendo Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [ WSACCO ] Limited has commissioned a new commercial building located on Balya Street in Fort Portal City to…
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Kenyan SACCO regulator drafts guidelines on mergers
NAIVASHA, July 22, 2024 – The SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority [SASRA] has proposed draft guidelines on mergers and amalgamations, which provide a clear framework for Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] that…
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Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club installs new president
MBALE CITY, July 17, 2024 – The Director and Founder of Elgon Ngoma Troupe, Julius Walimbwa is the new President of Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club, succeeding HCP Richard Obuwa. The installation of…
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