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Gov’t urged to consider procuring transport for PDM officials
KIKUUBE, September 29, 2026 — Leaders in the Bunyoro Sub-region have called on the Government of Uganda to consider procuring transport for officials implementing the Parish Development Model [PDM] to enhance supervision…
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Gov’t recovers only Shs 6bln of Shs 4.3trn disbursed under PDM
KABALE, September 25, 2026 — Government has recovered only about Shs 6 billion out of the Shs4.3 trillion disbursed to beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model [PDM], raising concerns over the low…
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Kotido Municipality struggles to recover Emyooga funds
KOTIDO, February 11, 2026 — Kotido Municipality is grappling with the recovery of funds disbursed to the beneficiaries under the Emyooga programme, a Government of Ugandan initiative aimed at creating wealth and…
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MSC introduces news loan product for market vendors
KAMPALA, January 4, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale traders…
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Hundreds gather for 3rd Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference in Kampala
KAMPALA, November 12, 2025 — Hundreds of Uganda’s financial leaders gathered at Hotel Africana in Kampala for the Third Annual National Microfinance and Savings Groups Conference, held from November 10-11, 2025, with…
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Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom urges subjects to embrace soybean farming
HOIMA, September 12, 2025 – The Prime Minister of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga Ateenyi, has urged farmers within the Kingdom to adopt commercial soybean farming as a viable strategy for boosting household…
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Museveni hails PDM success in Greater Mukono
MUKONO, June 21, 2025 –– During his visit to Mangaliba village in Nakisunga Sub-county, Mukono district, on Thursday, President Yoweri Museveni commended Harriet Nampa for her entrepreneurial spirit and excellent use of…
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Gov’t warns money lenders against breaking the law
KAMPALA, June 19, 2025 –– The State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has issued a strong warning to money lenders operating outside the law, stating that the government will take decisive…
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Welders’ Emyooga SACCO diversifies business to boost capital base
DOKOLO, 27 April 2025 – The Dokolo North Welders’ Emyooga SACCO, based in Agebo A Cell, Amuda Central Ward, Agwata Town Council, has invested its additional seed capital of Shs 20 million…
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Lira Emyooga SACCO appeals for heavy-duty sewing machine
LIRA CITY, April 17, 2025 – The Lira Municipality Tailors’ Emyooga SACCO in Lira City is appealing for support to acquire a heavy-duty sewing machine, citing inefficiencies with the regular machines currently…
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