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Masindi leaders urged to ignite money economy mindset in communities
MASINDI, April 6, 2026 — Leaders in Masindi district have been urged to champion a shift towards a “money economy” mindset by mobilising communities to take full advantage of government programmes aimed…
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ICA Unveils ‘Building Bridges’ Theme for 2026 Global Conference in Panama
BRUSSELS, April 1, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ], in partnership with Cooperatives of the Americas, has announced the theme for its 2026 Global Conference and Assemblies, set to…
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Commonwealth law ministers meeting opens with calls to make rule of law work for all
KAMPALA, February 10, 2026 — The Commonwealth law ministers meeting opened in Fiji on Monday with calls for sustained action to ensure the rule of law delivers progress and shared prosperity for…
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Opinions & Commentary
Leadership in SACCOs: A model for society to emulate
MOYO, October 6, 2025 — In Uganda, leadership is often defined by power, authority, and hierarchy, but within the framework of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], a different kind of leadership…
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Museveni condemns election malpractice as NRM NEC recommends candidates for top party positions
ENTEBBE, August 25, 2025 –President Yoweri Museveni has warned against election malpractice, corruption, and the use of money in politics, describing them as dangerous vices that threaten the country’s future and undermine…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Rethinking Sustainability- Alternative Development Financing Models for Development Work
KAMPALA, August 7, 2025 — The Uganda National NGO Forum [UNNGOF], in partnership with CivSource Africa, hosted the Annual Philanthropy Symposium under the theme: Celebrating and Reclaiming Giving: Centering Local Philanthropy in…
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International
New SG Shirley Botchwey pledges to advance Commonwealth values in a divided world
KAMPALA, April 3, 2025 – – Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth yesterday, pledging to advance the values of…
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CM50 a new global network of coop and mutual leaders
LONDON, February 2, 2025 – – Recently, a soft launch meeting of the Cooperatives and Mutuals Leadership Circle [CM50] was held,., bringing together 35 cooperative and mutual leaders from across the globe,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Bill introduced in US Congress to strengthen worker coop sector
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 – A new bill introduced in the US Congress aims to bolster the country’s worker cooperative sector through comprehensive support programmes and initiatives. It was sponsored by Representatives…
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National
Speaker Among commends CSPOC on best legislative practices
KAMPALA, December 5, 2024 – The 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth [CSPOC] countries will accrue multiplier effects in harmonising legislation and Parliamentary practices, Speaker Anita Among has…
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