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Sebei Farmers SACCO embraces technology to serve members better
KAPCHORWA, August 28, 2025 – Established in 2015, Sebei Farmers Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [Sebei Farmers SACCO] in the Kapchorwa district has been empowering over 5,000 active members by offering accessible…
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Equity Bank courts Ugandans in South Africa with tailored financial services
JOHANNESBURG, August 9, 2025 – One of Uganda’s top commercial banks, Equity Bank Uganda has launched a suite of financial services specifically designed for Ugandans living in South Africa, focusing on diaspora…
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New law to require bankers to hold professional practising licence
KAMPALA, August 3, 2025 –– The Government of Uganda plans to table a new bill in Parliament that will require all practising bankers in the country to hold a professional practising licence.…
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SACCO leaders convene to drive innovation and inclusive finance
FORT PORTAL CITY, June 25, 2025 –– In a bid to foster experience-sharing, innovation, and inclusive financing, the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU] on Tuesday hosted the 4th Annual…
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Afreximbank Launches US$ 1 Billion Africa Film Fund To Transform The Continent’s Creative Industry
KIGALI, May 8, 2025 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] , through its development impact investment arm, the Fund for Export-Development in Africa [FEDA], has committed to spearhead the launch of…
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Shuuku SACCO elects new leaders at 26th AGM
SHEEMA, March 25, 2025 – Stephen M. Bongonzya, the Vice-Chairperson of Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU], has been re-elected unopposed as the Board Chairperson of Shuuku SACCO for the…
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Boda Boda riders to form their own bank following initiative launch
KAMPALA, February 5, 2025 –– The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union recently launched the National Boda Boda Stage Development Model, an initiative designed to unlock the financial independence of the commercial riders…
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SACCOs urged to guard against loan defaulters as they seek expanding
SHEEMA, January 18, 2025 – – Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] in Uganda are facing the growing challenge of loan defaults, according to Herbert Ahimbisibwe, the General Manager of Shuuku Credit…
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Katakwi SACCO inaugurates first board
KATAKWI, September 26, 2024 – The Akoboi Sub-county Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [ SACCO ] in Katakwi district has inaugurated its first board of directors, calling on its members to embrace…
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Emyooga programme has helped to reduce crime – Tororo leaders
TORORO, June 23, 2024 – The crime rate in Tororo district has decreased due to the Emyooga programme, the district leaders say. They said the programme which has provided seed capital to…
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