Participants that attended the cocoa sensory profiling workshop at the Coffee Department lab in Lugogo Experts have warned that poor fermentation methods and post-harvest handling practices in the cocoa sub sector risk Uganda’s reputation and competitiveness in the global cocoa and chocolate market valued at USD 46.6 billion. Despite Uganda’s
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Karim Katende, Marketing Manager at Faras Uganda In a nation grappling with persistent youth unemployment, the emergence of digitally-driven economic models offer a beacon of hope. Faras Uganda, a prominent ride-hailing firm with head offices at Bakuli – Mengo, Kampala, is rapidly distinguishing itself as a significant force in this
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Jackie Tahakanizibwa Uganda Baati Ltd, a member of the Safal Group and a leader in Uganda’s steel and roofing industry, has appointed Jackie Tahakanizibwa as its new Head of External & Corporate Affairs. She replaces Ian Rumanyika, who quit the position recently to concentrate on his PR company. This strategic
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Participants at the SchoolPay Education Financing Symposium in a group photo with Muzora Atuhairwe (Centre), Commissioner at the Ministry of Education and Charity Mutagamba (3rd Left), the CEO at Fincom Bankers and innovators are calling for collaboration in solving Africa’s education challenges and putting in place sustainable education systems that
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Henry Musasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) Health, agriculture and infrastructure projects are lined up for a much-needed financial injection following the tabling of loan requests totalling about US$ 399 million (UShs1.4 trillion). The proposals were presented to Parliament on Wednesday, 03 September
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (4th Left) and the 1st lady Mama Janet Kataha Museveni (5th left) posed for a group photo with the delegates at the Uganda Development Summit held on 1st to 2nd Sept at Speke Resort Global critical thinkers, policymakers, financiers, and changemakers convened in Kampala to forge
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Vivienne Lynn Mirembe (R), Brand Manager at Uganda Baati, received the award on behalf of Uganda Baati Uganda Baati Limited, Uganda’s leading manufacturer of roofing solutions, proudly emerged as a top winner at the People’s Choice Awards 2025, receiving the prestigious Best Excellence and Best Roofing Sheets Brand award, an
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Stanbic Bank Executive Director, Samuel Fredrick Mwogeza (3L) second row, Makerere University Vice-chancellor, Barnabas Nawangwe (3R) second row, Balaam Barugahara, the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs The conversation on Africa’s future took center stage on Tuesday as leaders from across academia, business, and finance convened at the
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Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson, Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission has appointed 3rd September to 24th September 2025 as the period for the nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils Elections 2026. According to Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Chairperson, Electoral Commission, the nomination exercise will be conducted according
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By Adja Boudy Kante My name is Adja Boudy Kanté. I am 32 years old, a mother, and a proud young entrepreneur from Senegal. I grew up in Guediawaye, just outside Dakar, and I have dedicated my life to creating nutritious, healthy products from local cereals, products that heal, empower,
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