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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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UNOC, others will seek partnerships for growth at Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum in Paris
PARIS, January 17, 2025 — Africa’s leading national oil companies [NOCs] are set to take centre stage at the Invest in African Energy [IAE] 2025 Forum in Paris, France, unveiling ambitious national…
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Museveni urges cultural leaders to promote wealth creation
KAMPALA, January 17, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has urged traditional and cultural leaders in Uganda to continue promoting local languages and conveying messages of socio-economic transformation to their communities. He stated…
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PS irked as Mbarara City officials fail to collect market dues
MBARARA CITY, January 17, 2025 – The Permanent Secretary [PS]in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has called on Mbarara City officials to expedite the recovery of Shs 100 million in…
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Accounting officers to be sanctioned over audit reports
KAMPALA, January 16, 2025 –– Parliament will soon take action against accounting officers who do not implement recommendations in the Auditor General’s report. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa made the…
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Leveraging AI for cooperatives in Uganda: The path to a smarter future
KAMPALA, January 7, 2025 — The cooperative movement in Uganda has long been a cornerstone of economic development, fostering collective growth and financial inclusion for millions of people. Cooperatives have empowered smallholder…
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Lango cocoa farmers assured of global market
LIRA CITY, January 6, 2025 – – Cocoa farmers in the Lango Subregion have been reassured of access to a global market for their produce. This assurance was made days ago during…
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14th EAC Games close on a high for Uganda
MOMBASA, December 19, 2024 – The 14th East African Community [ EAC ] Inter-Parliamentary Games closed on Tuesday in Mombasa City, Kenya with Team Uganda taking accolades in many of the sports…
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Celebrating 10 Years of The Uhuru Institute: A Journey of Growth and Impact
KAMPALA, December 17, 2024 – As The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] celebrated their 10th anniversary on November 21, 2024, I was drawn to reflect on the incredible journey I was very…
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Lira political leaders and businessmen advised on trade opportunities in EAC
LIRA CITY, December 15, 2024 – Officials from the Ministry of East African Community Affairs [MEACA] have advised political leaders and businessmen in Lira City and Lira district to take advantage of…
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