Stakeholders pose for a photo after the launch of the Paper A newly released white paper by the Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda (CAIA-UG) in collaboration with Arrow Empirical Research Institute has uncovered a nationwide crisis, painting a sobering picture of the scale, causes, and consequences of illicit alcohol
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Representatives of microfinance institutions that attended the training aBi Finance is equipping Uganda’s leading microfinance institutions and SACCOs with the tools to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations through a targeted training program. Delivered in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), the initiative aims
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Kirk Whalum (Centre) is welcomed at Entebbe Airport Kampala is in for a velvety-smooth musical weekend as legendary American saxophonist Kirk Whalum touches down this Thursday ahead of the dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival. If you’ve ever swayed to Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You," then you’ve heard
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Stakeholders in clean and renewable energy sub-sector during the UNBS meeting The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has initiated the development of new standards aimed at regulating and promoting the adoption of clean and renewable energy systems on both local
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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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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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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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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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