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Capital markets finance, by other means
By Conor Perry LONDON, February 23, 2026 — Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises face a financing gap of €39bn per year. This is partly a function of the overwhelming reliance of European…
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KCB Bank strengthens women’s empowerment drive with launch of innovation hub in Kampala
KAMPALA, February 18, 2026 — KCB Bank Uganda has reinforced its commitment to women’s economic empowerment with the launch of the Mkazipreneur Community Library, a new knowledge and innovation hub designed to…
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Lira Tailors’ Emyooga SACCO registers steady progress amid few challenges
LIRA CITY, January 13, 2026 — Lira Municipality Tailors Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO], based in Barogole Ward, Lira City, has recorded steady progress since its establishment in 202, despite…
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UDB graduates first Mbarara cohort of investor-ready SMEs
MBARARA CITY, December 22, 2025 – Uganda Development Bank Ltd [UDB] has successfully graduated its first cohort of small and medium enterprises [SMEs] in Mbarara district, marking a significant milestone in its…
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Museveni pledges Shs 10bln for Gulu business community
GULU CITY, November 11, 2025 — The business community in Gulu City, under the umbrella of the Gulu Business Community Association, has announced plans to establish a revolving fund to provide members…
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FDC’s Nandala Mafabi pledges to re-energise cooperatives if elected president
MASINDI, October 10, 2025 — Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the presidential flagbearer of the Forum for Democratic Change [FDC], has pledged to re-energise cooperative societies and unions across Uganda, stating that this is…
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Parliament: Energy Conservation Bill hits snag
KAMPALA, September 18, 2025 – – Parliament has stood over debate on the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, stopping the proposed law from progressing to its second reading. According to the…
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National survey reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives
WASHINGTON DC., July 22, 2025 — A new national survey conducted by the leading polling firm Big Village on behalf of NCBA CLUSA reveals strong consumer support for cooperatives, with a majority…
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Bushenyi: Trade Ministry official urges processors to formalise their businesses
BUSHENYI, July 12, 2025 –– A Commissioner from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], James Mukasa, has urged processors in Bushenyi district to formalise their businesses, noting that this would…
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Kotido PDM beneficiaries struggling after misusing funds
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] programme in Kotido district is facing major setbacks, with several beneficiaries struggling to sustain their businesses despite receiving government funding intended to…
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