Boda boda representatives that graced the national leadership retreat Uganda’s vibrant yet largely informal boda-boda industry has taken a bold step toward formalization and economic empowerment with the successful hosting of the First National Boda-Boda Union Leadership Retreat at Sacred Hearts Primary School Grounds in Gulu City. The landmark event
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Manufacturers during an engagement with UNBS The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has urged local manufacturers and importers to comply with the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program and other critical import inspection procedures. This as UNBS on Wednesday convened a strategic engagement with key stakeholders from Uganda’s manufacturing
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By Ali Ssekatawa Uganda is slowly but surely positioning herself on the path to transformative infrastructure that will propel among others energy independence, marked by a series of historic milestones achieved in the past six months. First was the closure of external financing syndicated by African and Middle Eastern banks
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Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the Electoral Commission Chairperson The Electoral Commission has appointed the period from 25th April to 15th May 2025 for displaying the National Voters Register in preparation for the 2025-2026 General Elections, and in accordance with Section 26 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 176). According to
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Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank Private sector operating conditions during April remained encouraging as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) rose to 55.3, up from the 52.9 recorded for March. Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings below 50.0
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A Photo Montage of bank CEOs and Managing Directors Uganda’s commercial banks recorded a whopping Shs1.633 trillion net profit in 2024, up from Shs1.4 trillion posted in 2023, Business Focus exclusively reports. It’s important to note that Uganda currently has 22 fully fledged commercial banks. This is after three banks
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The Yonja team cleaning Soroti City The residents of Soroti City have been strongly urged to embrace a renewed commitment to personal hygiene and environmental cleanliness as the Yonja Campaign swept through the city in a high-energy, three-day activation held from April 25 to 27, 2025. The campaign, led by
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By Helena Mayanja In Uganda’s dynamic and evolving cultural landscape, the creative economy is emerging as a vital driver of sustainable development. From music and fashion to film, art, and gastronomy, Uganda’s creative industries are demonstrating the potential to stimulate economic activity, create employment, and boost economic growth. dfcu Bank
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Some of the attendees display personalized bottles at the recent launch of Share A Coke Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary "Share a Coke" campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in
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MV Mt Elgon on Lake Victoria The regional investments by both the private and public sectors in Uganda and Kenya in water transport are beginning to bear fruit as Kenya’s Port of Kisumu quickly becomes a key transit hub. Over the last three years, the two countries have intensified efforts
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