Can Agricultural Insurance Reduce Climate-Driven SACCO Loan Defaults? As climate shocks threaten farmers’ harvests and loan repayments, can agricultural insurance protect farmers and safeguard SACCOs? Join #CoopTalks on @X as John Makosya of @AgroConsortium & Shaid Mwanga of @WagagaiCoffee SACCO explore solutions. 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026 🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EAT 🎙️ Host: @jane_amuge 🔗 Join the discussion: x.com/i/spaces/1IJQR… Follow us be part of the conversation! #CoopTalks #CooperatorUpdates

Opinions & Commentary The deliberate effort of @BOU_Official to regulate large Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies [SACCOS] that have savings of Shs 1.5billion and above and institutional capital of Shs 500 million is noble, as far as it seeks to fulfil its mandate to ensure financial stability, protect members’ savings and mitigate money laundering. More: thecooperator.news/bank-of-u… #CooperatorUpdates

Can Agricultural Insurance Reduce Climate-Driven SACCO Loan Defaults? As climate shocks threaten farmers’ harvests and loan repayments, can agricultural insurance protect farmers and safeguard SACCOs? Join #CoopTalks on @X as John Makosya of @AgroConsortium & Shaid Mwanga of @WagagaiCoffee SACCO explore solutions. Date: October 29, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EAT Link: xitter.cf/i/spaces/1lJQRWbLmQkxE

Opinions & Commentary As Uganda marks World Food Day, the country finds itself at a deeply sobering crossroads. In our urban centres and the lush hills of western Uganda, markets overflow with golden matooke, fresh milk and heaps of vibrant vegetables. More: thecooperator.news/why-coope… ✍️ @AAtegyeka #CooperatorUpdates

The @UN and its humanitarian partners are seeking an additional US$ 50.2 million to provide emergency assistance to 560,000 vulnerable people in Uganda as prolonged drought, worsening food insecurity and anticipated El Niño-related flooding threaten livelihoods across the country. More: thecooperator.news/un-seeks-… #CooperatorUpdates

Participatory Ecological Land Use Management [@pelum_uganda ] Uganda is set to host the 5th Agroecological Market Systems Expo [AMASE] in Kampala on Wednesday, bringing together farmers, agribusinesses, financial institutions and other stakeholders to explore investment opportunities, strengthen business partnerships and promote sustainable food systems. More: thecooperator.news/pelum-uga… #CooperatorUpdates

Zombo District has begun preparations for a major agricultural trade show and coffee conference aimed at showcasing the district’s agricultural potential, promoting value addition and linking farmers to markets and investment opportunities. More: thecooperator.news/zombo-to-… ✍️ @AlexPithua #CooperatorUpdates

The Ministry of Water and Environment [@min_waterUg ] has appealed to landowners affected by the multibillion-shilling Unyama Irrigation Scheme in Gulu and Amuru districts to allow construction works to commence before receiving compensation, amid growing concerns over delays in implementing the project. More: thecooperator.news/ministry-… ✍️Justine Muboka #CooperatorUpdates

More than 200 young people in Soroti City have benefited from digital skills training aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge in online entrepreneurship, financial literacy and internet safety to improve their livelihoods and employment prospects. More: thecooperator.news/digital-s… ✍️Susan Nanjala #CooperatorUpdates

President @KagutaMuseveni has urged European investors to take advantage of Uganda’s vast investment opportunities in infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and agriculture, saying increased investment in productive sectors is critical to job creation, market expansion and economic transformation. More: thecooperator.news/museveni-… #CooperatorUpdates

The @ruforumsec [RUFORUM] has pledged to strengthen its partnership with @MMU_Uganda to promote agricultural research, innovation, skills development and improved farming productivity. More: thecooperator.news/ruforum-b… #CooperatorUpdates

The European Commission is seeking new financing models to unlock large-scale investment in affordable and cooperative housing across Europe, as housing cooperatives and associations continue to face difficulties accessing funding from financial institutions. More: thecooperator.news/european-… #CooperatorUpdates

The Government of Uganda has unveiled a National Framework for Education on Health and Life Skills aimed at equipping Ugandan children and young people with practical knowledge and skills to make informed decisions, protect their health and navigate challenges associated with growing up. More: thecooperator.news/govt-unve… #CooperatorUpdates

Uganda has intensified Ebola surveillance at all border entry points, imposed restrictions on non-essential travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] and strengthened quarantine measures to prevent fresh infections as the disease continues to spread in the neighbouring country. More: thecooperator.news/uganda-ti… #CooperatorUpdates

US$ 17bln in commitments and new deals drive African energy investment More: share.google/w1BzjnsojnVt8qr… #CooperatorUpdates

Fishermen mongers seek Bunyoro Kingdom intervention over Lake Albert fishing restrictions More: share.google/lPBoGqF8s77sANO… #CooperatorUpdates

Italy launches global coffee strategy to boost sustainability and investment More: share.google/hwXDCVATlQnt7rM… #CooperatorUodates

Health officials are investigating whether Ebola patients in Nigeria and Kenya may have crossed paths at Uganda’ Entebbe International Airport this month. More: thecooperator.news/nigeria-a… #CooperatorUpdates

The @accosca has honoured four Africa Development Educators [ADEs] for their outstanding leadership and contributions to Africa’s cooperative movement. More: thecooperator.news/accosca-h… #CooperatorUpdates

Climate change is disrupting health service delivery in Uganda, with droughts, floods, storms and landslides affecting health workers, water and sanitation systems, energy supplies and medical infrastructure, a @UgandaMFA assessment has found. More: thecooperator.news/climate-c… #CooperatorUpdates