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Kole coop expands market across the EAC
KOLE, June 15, 2025 –– Alito Joint Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited, based in Kole district, is gaining regional recognition, extending its quality seed market beyond the Lango, Acholi, and Karamoja sub-regions to…
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Stakeholders unite to strengthen Uganda’s rice sector
WAKISO, June 10, 2025 – Key stakeholders in Uganda’s rice value chain have convened in a pivotal meeting aimed at developing a sustainable strategy to boost rice production, marketing, and sector-wide interventions.…
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Busia County: Gov’t distributes 400,000 free Robusta seedlings to revamp coffee farms
BUSIA, May 30, 2025 — The Government of Kenya has issued 400,000 free coffee robusta seedlings to boost coffee farming and production in Busia County. Cabinet Secretary [CS]Wycliffe Oparanya stated days ago…
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Zimbabwe advised to benchmark coop and SME regulation with Kenya to enhance financial inclusion and SME formalisation
HARARE, May 28, 2025 –– Zimbabwe’s Cooperative and SME Regulatory Framework could benefit immensely from benchmarking with Kenya’s proven model, a move that would accelerate financial inclusion and the formalisation of Small…
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Uganda’s economy strengthens in April amid rising inflation and export growth
KAMPALA, May 23, 2025 –– Uganda’s economy showed continued signs of recovery in April 2025, supported by stronger business activity, robust export growth, and stable financial conditions, according to the Ministry of…
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Weatherman warns of excessive rain, floods between June – September
KAMPALA, May 22, 2025 — Countries in the Eastern African region have been warned of much more rain and wetter conditions between June and September, including incidents of flooding and other extreme…
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Co-operative Bank of Kenya posts 7.5 percent rise in pre-tax profit
NAIROBI, May 16, 2025 — The Co-operative Bank of Kenya demonstrated resilience and adaptability in 2024, posting a 7.5 percent increase in profit before tax to Kshs 34.8 billion, up from Kshs…
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WOCCU and WFCU to continue supporting for Ukraine’s credit unions despite USAID cuts
MADISON, Wis., May 12, 2025 —World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] and its strategic partner, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions [WFCU] say that vital support for Ukraine’s credit union sector…
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Regional stakeholders meet in Nairobi to boost cross-border trade in agroecological products
NAIROBI, May 9, 2025 – Stakeholders including cross-border traders, civil society organisations, and policymakers from the East African Community [EAC] and COMESA convened in Nairobi, Kenya recently, for a two-day meeting focused…
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Opinions & Commentary
Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritise Hiring Black Africans
SANDTON, May 6, 2025 –– In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s…
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