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Cooperatives & Communities
Masindi Rufura SACCO appeals for standard abattoir
Masindi Rufura Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Ltd (MARUSCO) has appealed for government support in getting a standard abattoir. Shaban Balikagira, the cooperative’s Secretary, says that the current abattoir is too small…
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Acoli local leaders asked to join cooperatives
The Acoli Cultural Institution has included all local leaders in the management of cooperatives, with the hope that they will build confidence in the members, and provide needed technical guidance. The move…
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Agriculture
Bunyangabu banana cooperative frustrated by lack of transport as prices continue to plummet
Members of Kasunganyanja Banana Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Bunyangabu district have expressed frustration over lack of transport for their bananas as prices drop to as low as Shs 500 per bunch…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Police impounds 800 motorcycles in Kampala, cautions riders
The Police deputy Spokesperson for Kampala-metropolitan area, Luke Owesigyiire has cautioned boda-boda riders to observe presidential directives regarding bodaboda operation, saying riders working after 5:00 pm risk having their motorbikes confiscated. Addressing…
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Kabarole SACCO management alarmed as loan recovery drops to 20 percent
The management of Kihondo Savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO) in Kabarole district has expressed concern about the declining loan recovery rate within just four months of lockdown. Kihondo SACCO, one of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Government sets up fund to protect SACCO members’ savings
Government has established a contingency plan for members that may lose their monies in Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs). The latest safeguard has been established in form of a special Savings…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Poverty, GBV hamper cooperative revival in Acoli region
Efforts to revive cooperative societies in West Acoli districts are being hampered by a number of institutional and attitude challenges, according to an official from West Acholi Cooperative Union Limited, WACU. WACU…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives urged to lead climate change fight
Last Saturday, cooperators the world over commemorated the International Cooperatives day under theme Cooperatives for Climate Action. This year’s celebrations were overshadowed by anxiety over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in many…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Mixed fortunes for farmers as post-COVID-19 economy begins to look up
Farmers and agricultural investors from different sectors are enjoying mixed fortunes as the economy begins to recover in the wake of a gradual easing of the COVID-19 related lockdown. While prices in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
BoU to battle Sudhir in Supreme Court
The Governor Bank of Uganda (BoU), Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile, has revealed that BoU will challenge the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the case filed by Crane Bank Limited (in Receivership) against businessman,…
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