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News
African cooperatives urged to expand role in economic transformation
KAMPALA, October 14, 2026 — Cooperatives across Africa are being urged to expand their role in economic transformation by strengthening food systems, creating opportunities for women and young people, improving access to…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Cooperatives urged to strengthen member participation as social role grows
PANAMA CITY, October 8, 2026 — Cooperatives need to strengthen member participation in decision-making and deepen their engagement with local communities if they are to remain distinct from conventional businesses, a new…
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News
Tayebwa urges businesses to embrace tax compliance, integrity
KAMPALA, October 8, 2026 — Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged entrepreneurs and business owners to operate transparently and honour their tax obligations, saying improved compliance is critical to strengthening Uganda’s revenue…
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Trade
Gov’t rolls out digital system to end sugarcane crisis and boost trade
KAMPALA, October 6, 2026 — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has launched a new digitalised system to streamline Uganda’s sugar industry and end the long-standing crisis where some farmers…
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Agriculture
NARO to boost milk yields in pure Ankole cows
KARUHURA, October 6, 2026 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] is implementing a structured breeding programme at Nshaara Conservation Ranch in Kiruhura district aimed at increasing milk productivity in traditional Ankole…
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Education
All Senior Six leavers to undergo six-month patriotism training at NALI
RUKUNGIRI, October 5, 2026 — All Senior Six leavers in Uganda will undergo patriotism training at the National Leadership Institute [NALI] in Kyankwanzi under a renewed government programme aimed at promoting discipline,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister Aza embarks on countrywide tour to address cooperative challenges
SHEEMA, October 2, 2026 — The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Tom Alero Aza, has called on cooperative members across Uganda to adhere to cooperative principles and values to ensure sustainable growth,…
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Trade
Trade ministry to inquire into China Town supermarket expansion
KAMPALA, October 2, 2026 — Members of Parliament [MPs] on Public Accounts Committee [PAC-Central Government] have tasked the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] to address public concerns over the growing…
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Cooperatives & Communities
26th SACCA Congress to bring more than 1, 200 cooperative leaders in Dar es Salaam
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — More than 1,200 cooperative sector leaders, policymakers, regulators, development partners and industry experts from 40 countries are expected to converge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 11–16…
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Cooperatives & Communities
MUBS, UCA, MoCU Launch Landmark Cooperative Education Programme
KAMPALA, September 24, 2026 –- Uganda’s cooperative movement is taking a major step towards professionalising the sector following the launch of the academic programmes in cooperative education by Makerere University Business School…
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