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Cooperative societies merge to support long-term growth
LONDON, February 2, 2026 — Two cooperative societies in the United Kingdom [UK] have merged to form a new organisation comprising more than 500 food stores as well as travel, funeral and…
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WCU disburses Shs 480mln to teachers in Acholi for personal development
GULU CITY, January 31, 2026 — The Walimu Cooperative Union [WCU] says it has disbursed a total of Shs 480 million to government teachers in the Acholi Subregion since 2022. Francis Otema,…
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MTIC to conduct Cooperative Clinic in Jinja City
KAMPALA, January 27, 2026 — As part of a nation-wide drive, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] will conduct a Cooperative Clinic in the Busoga Sub-region from February 2-5, 2026.…
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Kuwait rolls out digital surveillance of cooperatives
KUWAIT CITY, January 27, 2026 — The Government of Kuwaiti has completed the installation of 191 surveillance cameras across cooperative societies as part of a drive to monitor strategic inventory, financial operations…
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Partners to host webinar on World Cooperative Monitor 2025-Special Edition
KAMPALA, January 21, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], together with EURICSE and ICETT, will host a webinar dedicated to the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 – Special Edition, marking the conclusion of the UN International Year…
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FAO launches International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 to accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems
ROME, January 19, 2026 – The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ] recently launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at…
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Coops in Nigeria’s Edo State to be revitalised-official
BENIN CITY, January 18, 2026 — The Edo State Government recently said that cooperative societies across the state will be revitalised and fully integrated into its development framework under the SHINE Agenda…
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Large SACCOs must be regulated by BoU – Attorney General
MBARARA CITY, January 13, 2026 – The Attorney General [AG], Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has advised the Bank of Uganda [BoU], the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], and the Ministry of Finance…
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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade
KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…
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aBi Trust lends to farmers, others through SACCOs
KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 — In a bid to sustainably strengthen agribusiness through Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], aBi Trust has rolled out a dedicated agricultural financing initiative targeting farmers and all…
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