UGANDA COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE (UCA) IS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE ONGOING COOPERATIVE CLINIC CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE IN MASAKA CITY

Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) is actively participating in the ongoing Cooperative Clinic currently taking place in Masaka City, where cooperatives from across the Greater Masaka region have gathered to access a wide range of support services aimed at strengthening the cooperative movement. As the apex body representing cooperatives in Uganda, UCA is playing a key role in providing guidance to cooperatives on governance, cooperative principles, and strengthening member-based organizations, ensuring that cooperative leaders and members attending the clinic receive practical support to improve the management and sustainability of their enterprises.

The Cooperative Clinic, organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) together with partners and stakeholders in the cooperative sector, started yesterday on 10th March 2026 and will run until 12th March 2026 at the Masaka Liberation Grounds in Masaka City. The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s continued effort to bring services closer to the people and provide cooperatives with direct access to technical support and advisory services that can help them grow and operate more effectively.

Throughout the three-day clinic, cooperatives and SACCOs will access a range of services including general advisory services, on-site cooperative registration support, and training on governance and compliance, among other cooperative-related services. Technical teams from the Ministry, UCA, and other participating stakeholders are available on site to guide cooperatives on issues such as proper registration procedures, compliance with cooperative regulations, and strengthening cooperative management structures.

The clinic is also providing cooperatives and SACCO leaders with opportunities to interact with financial sector partners and learn about tools that can improve financial literacy, strengthen cooperative management systems, and expand access to credit facilities that support cooperative growth.

The ongoing activities will culminate in a stakeholders’ meeting scheduled for Friday, where leaders and stakeholders in the cooperative movement will engage in discussions on issues affecting cooperatives and explore opportunities to further strengthen the sector in the region.

UCA continues to encourage all cooperators in the Greater Masaka region to attend the Cooperative Clinic and benefit from the services being offered. Participation in the clinic is free of charge, and the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to taking services closer to the people, empowering cooperatives, and strengthening the cooperative sector as a key driver of inclusive economic development in Uganda.