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Trade ministry to host Cooperative Clinic in Greater Masaka region
KAMPALA, February 25, 2026 — As part of a countrywide drive, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] will host a Cooperative Clinic in the Greater Masaka region from March 10-12,…
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Uganda, Kenya implement treaty to reduce border delays
ENTEBBE, February 23, 2026 – Uganda and Kenya have begun implementing a Mutual Recognition Agreement [MRA] on goods, a move expected to ease cross-border trade by reducing delays and duplication in standards…
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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From vision to capital: African blocs align to close the continent’s financing gap
KAMPALA, February 17, 2026 — African regional blocs have thrown their weight behind a new continent-wide financial reform agenda aimed at closing Africa’s vast development funding gap and mobilising domestic capital at…
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The final event of the International Year: France’s #IYC2025 closing event reaffirms the vital role of coops
PARIS, February 7, 2026 — On February 3, 2026, France’s cooperative movement marked the close of the International Year of Cooperatives with an event hosted at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council…
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MTIC holds cooperative clinic in Jinja to revitalise Busoga sector
JINJA, February 5, 2026 — The continued collapse of cooperatives in the Busoga Sub-region has left many residents trapped in persistent poverty and slowed local development, with some families unable to afford…
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Rwabwogo welcomes AGOA extension, says new opportunities opened in key US cities
KAMPALA, February 4, 2026 — African trade advocates have welcomed the United States Senate’s decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] through December 2026, describing it as a critical…
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Teachers’ cooperative union to hold Special General Meeting in June
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 – The Walimu Cooperative Union Limited [WCUL] is preparing to hold a Special General Meeting [SGM] on June 27, 2026, according to a public notice. According to the…
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“Any customs system not Built on LLM Will disappear,” warns ASYCUDA founder Jean Gurunlian
ABU DHABI, January 29, 2026 — Jean Gurunlian, Chairperson of Webb Fontaine, and founder/architect of the ASYCUDA system, issued a stark warning on the future of Customs technology at the WCO Technology…
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MTIC to conduct Cooperative Clinic in Jinja City
KAMPALA, January 27, 2026 — As part of a nation-wide drive, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] will conduct a Cooperative Clinic in the Busoga Sub-region from February 2-5, 2026.…
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