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Pearl Bank’s Wendi and Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay, integrate to drive digital financial inclusion
KAMPALA, October 24, 2025 — Through a partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda [formerly PostBank Uganda], and Stanbic Bank Uganda have announced the integration of their digital wallets [Wendi,…
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Hoima district official decries shortage of agricultural extension workers
HOIMA, October 22, 2025 – The Senior Production Officer of Hoima District, Dr Kajura Charles, has raised concerns over the critical shortage of agricultural extension workers needed to support farmers across the…
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Côte d’Ivoire races to meet new EU standards with only 40 percent of cocoa traceable
ABIDJAN, October 13, 2025 — Côte d’Ivoire has traced 40 percent of its cocoa beans from the 2024/2025 season [October–September], according to the 2025 edition of the Cocoa Barometer report, released last…
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Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025: Farmers must become providers of food aid, not recipients, say experts
ABIDJAN, October 11, 2025 — Agricultural experts attending the 6th edition of the Africa Resilience Forum, held recently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have urged African governments to place greater value on farmers…
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Masindi councillors raise concern over unspent Shs 392mln for micro-irrigation programme
MASINDI, October 11, 2025 — Councillors in Masindi district have raised serious concerns over the unspent sum of Shs 392 million allocated for micro-irrigation systems for smallholder farmers. The funds were part…
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Kotido: Shs 790mln solar irrigation system set to boost sustainable farming
KOTIDO, October 7, 2025 – A transformative agricultural initiative has officially launched in Kotido District with the handover of the site for the Shs 793 million Kalogwang Solar-Powered Irrigation System. Located in…
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Sebei Cooperative Union embroiled in land farmers land dispute with businessman
KAPCHORWA, October 5, 2025 — A tense but hopeful meeting unfolded this week in Kapchorwa district as members of the Sebei Elgon Cooperative Union Limited [SECU] gathered to defend their land from…
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Buliisa farmers count losses as stray cows destroy crops
BULIISA, October 3, 2025 — Farmers in Ngwedo Sub-county, Buliisa district, are reeling from major losses after stray animals, mainly cattle, have continued to destroy their food crops, sparking rising tensions between…
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Masindi soybean farmers form cooperative for economic empowerment
MASINDI, October 3, 2025 — Soybean farmers in Masindi District have officially formed a cooperative to strengthen their bargaining power, improve market access, and enhance their livelihoods. The newly formed body, known…
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Kotido cultivates a greener future with inaugural agricultural learning event
KOTIDO, September 30, 2025 — In a bid to bolster food security and promote sustainable farming practices, Kotido District Local Government recently hosted its first-ever agricultural learning event, attracting over 500 farmers,…
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