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Cooperatives & Communities
Amongi empowers members of mining cooperative in Lira City
LIRA CITY, October 19, 2024 – Members of the Artisanal Miner Cooperative Society Limited, engaged in stone quarrying in Lira City East Division, received tools to enhance their business operations. Gender Minister…
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AFSA to launch the “Thousand African Youth Summit” on food systems and agroecology
ADDIS ABABA, October 10, 2024 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] is excited to hold the Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024 from…
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NFA takes conservation campaign to Masindi residents
MASINDI, October 2, 2024 – The National Forestry Authority [ NPA ] has started recording significant achievements following its partnership with local forest management groups in Masindi district. NFA is working with…
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Uganda celebrates World Gorilla Day, residents urged to protect our closest relatives
KANUNGU, September 25, 2024 – Uganda joined the global community yesterday to commemorate World Gorilla Day, honouring gorillas, our closest relatives after chimpanzees. This annual event, according to conservationists, raises awareness for gorilla…
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African faith leaders demand reparations from Gates Foundation for green revolution’s harm
KAMPALA, August 26, 2024 – African faith leaders, supported by hundreds of civil society and farmer groups, are calling on the Gates Foundation to provide reparations for the significant damage caused by…
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Tourism revenue sharing: Minister asks districts to account for funds received
NWOYA, August 14, 2024 – The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom Butime has asked districts hosting Murchison Falls National Park to ensure that they account for the funds received as…
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Nine mini hydroelectric dams to boost rural access to electricity in the offing
KAMPALA, August 5, 2924 – The Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company [UECCC] celebrated a major milestone in rural electrification by signing the Electromechanical Works Contract for the ORIO mini hydropower project at…
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Serere’s Mugarama B VSLA, building bridges to financial inclusion and prosperity
SERERE, July 25, 2024 – In the country where most people in rural areas are outside of the financial system, Mugarama B Village Savings and Loans Association [Mugarama B VSLA] nestled along…
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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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People moving into 132 new affordable homes in Coquitlam
COQUITLAM, July 15, 2024 – Residents in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canadahave begun moving into 132 new affordable homes as construction is finished on part of the redevelopment of Hoy Creek Housing Cooperative.…
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