The seized dangerous cosmetics The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has conducted a targeted market surveillance operation at Jumbo Arcade in downtown Kampala, aimed at enforcing compliance with national standards for cosmetics and personal care products. During the two-day inspection exercise, UNBS rid the market of 2,087.8 kilograms of
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The 2025 Bell ObaFest is set to take place on Saturday, 15th November 2025, Bell has officially announced the main event of the 2025 Bell ObaFest, set to take place on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at the Millennium Grounds in Kampala. This year’s festival, under the theme “Flavour for Your
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Team Uganda at the Shanghai expo. A deal was also signed by the government with Cotti Coffee, which operates more than 7,500 coffee shops in 28 countries. Uganda’s coffee exporters have closed deals worth up to $3million at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai. The coffee exporters
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Wilson Muruli Mukasa, Minister of Public Service The Ministry of Public Service has cleared 130 Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local Governments to recruit 6,853 staff in FY 2025/2026. Wilson Muruli Mukasa, Minister of Public Service, made the revelation while addressing the media at Uganda Media Centre on November 11, 2025.
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State Minister for Finance Amos Lugoloobi. The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges of dealing with suspect property against the State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi, effectively setting him free in the long-running Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal. Lugoloobi was accused of having received 700 iron sheets meant for
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UIBFS CEO, Goretti Masadde (Left) receiving the certificate of recognition The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Goretti Masadde, has been recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women for 2025. She earns herself this prestigious award for being recognized as a visionary leader at
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Michael Atingi-Ego, the Governor, Bank of Uganda The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR), a key benchmark rate for commercial banks, at 9.75% in November 2025. The Central Bank says this reflects confidence in the improving domestic economic environment while remaining vigilant to persistent risks
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Buganda Kingdom officials and sponsor representatives pose for a photo after the session. The Kingdom of Buganda hosted key partners, sponsors and stakeholders of the annual Kabaka Birthday Run to share an accountability and impact report on with a focus on HIV AIDS. The breakfast event, presided over by
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Yas and Wananchi Group officials after addressing the press at Athena Hotel in Kampala Yas, a subsidiary of AXIAN Telecom Holding & Management PLC, has officially completed the acquisition of 99.63% of Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Zuku and Simbanet, in a transaction valued at approximately US$63
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Isaac Bigirwa, Head of Cards and Payments at dfcu Bank In Uganda, where many people still rely on feature phones, dfcu Bank is making banking more accessible than ever. Its *240# USSD platform and instant-access Mobi Loan are changing the way people access, move, and borrow money — all without needing
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