Leadership
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Cooperatives & Communities
Minister warns boda-boda riders against lavish spending
KYOTERA– The Minister of State for Micro-finance, Haruna Kasolo has warned boda-boda cyclists against wasteful spending, urging them to instead spend more on activities that boost their incomes. Speaking at the opening…
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News
Tororo leaders call for transparency, accountability in local revenue collection
TORORO – The leaders in Tororo Municipal Council have called for transparency and accountability in local revenue collection The leaders made the remarks during a stakeholder’s engagement in regard to the ongoing…
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International
ICA welcomes new members in 2022
LONDON-The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] recently welcomed two members in September: Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito CACEENP Limitada from Honduras and Coopérative Centrale d’épargne et de crédit du Kivu [COOCEC-KIVU] from the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Atiak massacre survivors move on with self-help initiatives
AMURU– All is not lost for the members belonging to Atiak Massacre Survivors’ Association in Atiak Sub-county in Amuru district as they have engaged in self-help initiatives to improve their lives. The…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Former WOCCU President and CEO among recipients of U.S. credit union movement’s highest honour
WASHINGTON –The National Credit Union Foundation [the Foundation] has announced the honorees of its 34th annual Herb Wegner Memorial Awards—the U.S. credit union movement’s highest national honours. Brian Branch, former President and…
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International
SECU donates US$ 300,000 to WFCU for global program
RALEIGH, N.C. -State Employees’ Credit Union [ SECU ] announces its continued commitment to Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions [WFCU], the engagement and charitable arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, by committing US$ 300,000…
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News
Nabbanja grills KCCA officials over slow registration of boda bodas
KAMPALA-Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has grilled Kampala city leadership over the poor turn-up of boda boda cyclists for the ongoing registration exercise. About 350,000 boda boda cyclists in Kampala and Wakiso districts…
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News
Co-op Group gets lady CEO
LONDON – The Co-op recently announced Shirine Khoury-Haq as its Group CEO. Commenting, Allan Leighton, Chair of Co-op said; “I’m delighted that Shirine has accepted the invitation to lead and develop our…
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Health
Malaria kills over 130 in Acholi as drugs run out
GULU– Malaria has reportedly killed 136 people in Acholi Sub-region due to the lack of drugs in the government health centres. According to medical workers, there has also been an increasing number…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Bunyoro sugarcane farmers form cooperative union
MASINDI-Sugarcane farmers from Bunyoro Sub-region have come together to form Bunyoro Sugarcane Farmers Cooperative Union Limited, according to Cosmas Byaruhanga, the Masindi district LCV Chairperson, who is also a member of the…
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