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By Emmy Hashakimana On 3 April 2025, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates 25 years of refreshing Uganda. This milestone is a moment of pride and gratitude as we reflect on our journey and how deeply it is woven into the fabric of the country we call home. When CCBU, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group, began operations in 2001, the ambition was to refresh Ugandans with quality beverages. Over the years, that ambition has evolved. Today, we are more than a bottler. We are a trusted partner to local businesses, an employer of choice, a steward of shared…
Kenya’s border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced. Based in Somalia, the group has masterminded a series of deadly assaults in Kenya including one on a shopping centre in the capital, Nairobi, killing 67 people in 2013 and one at a university in Garissa two years later killing 148. The plan has been announced before, in 2023, but further attacks postponed the arrangements. Ruto said the intention to re-open two crossings follows years of security assessments, adding that there will be…
Hello Mr Right, Uganda’s ultimate dating TV show is returning for season 3, promising a bolder and more focused edition in their bid to help Ugandans find love on their own terms. Season 3 was officially launched on at Climax Lounge Makindye, giving a sneak peek into what to expect in what promises to be the show’s most compelling chapter yet. From the first episode to the last, Hello Mr Right leans deeper into authentic connections, real conversations, and the evolving expectations of modern Ugandan dating. Powered by V&A, Uganda’s Favourite Sherry, the launch was hosted by Kori and Young…
Bamasaba under their leader Umukuka are committed to transforming the Imbalu ceremonies into an international cultural Carnival compared to the Brazilian carnival,Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Clet Wandui Masiga has revealed. ”As a Kingdom we use culture and we are in the business of preserving and promoting culture and we are popular for Imbalu and we want to promote Imbalu to the level of Brazilian carnival,” he stated. Imbalu is a public circumcision ceremony practiced by the Bamasaba people of Uganda. It takes place at the Mutoto cultural site and It is mostly active in the 8th month of every even year to…
Equity Bank Uganda is expanding its capacity to design and deploy green loan products following a specialized training program with the Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator. The three-day intensive workshop focused on building internal expertise to better serve the green small-and-medium enterprise sector. Twenty staff members from key departments, including credit, risk, and environmental, social and governance, participated in the sessions at the Golden Tulip Hotel. The training addressed a critical gap in the Ugandan market. While green SMEs are essential to sustainable development, many struggle to access capital due to limited collateral and the perceived risks associated with emerging…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has recorded a historic milestone, becoming the first refinery in the world to attain and sustain full 650,000 barrels per day capacity on its Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and Motor Spirit (MS) Block. The refinery announced that both units are now operating at optimal performance following a scheduled maintenance exercise, marking what it described as a landmark achievement in global refining operations. As part of the post-maintenance process, the refinery commenced an intensive 72-hour performance test run in collaboration with its licensor, UOP, to validate operational efficiency and confirm that all critical parameters meet international standards.…
President Yoweri Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APRM), positioning Uganda at the forefront of continental governance and developmental priorities. Vice President Jessica Alupo received the instruments of power on behalf of President Museveni during the 35th Ordinary Session of the African Peer Review Forum of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today February 13, 2026. He takes over leadership from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and will serve as Chairperson of the APR Forum for two years. The APR Forum of Heads of State and Government is the highest decision-making body of the…
Atleast 99.6% of students who sat for the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) passed according to Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) results released by First Lady and Minster for Education Janet Museveni at State House Nakasero. UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo said performance in 2025 had improved compared to 2024. According to him a total of 432,163 candidates registered for the examinations, representing a 20.2% increase from the 359,417 registered in 2024. Absenteeism also declined to 0.5%. However the percentage of candidates who did not qualify for a certificate dropped from 1.9% in 2024 to 0.31% in 2025. “These outcomes will…
The Executive Director of Uganda Bureau of Statistics Dr. Chris N Mukiza has urged religious and cultural leaders to work together to amplify President’s message of universal household income generation and wealth creation across the country. Mukiza cautioned the leaders to mobilize and sensitize ordinary Ugandans on the need to balance between endless prayer sessions and work because exclusively depending on the former alone won’t end poverty in Uganda. “You can’t be rich by praying only. You need to tell our people to balance work and prayers because there is no way God is suddenly going to just make you…
Pearl Bank,World Vision Uganda, and Vision Fund International have joined hands to rehabilitate critical water infrastructure across Kamwenge District a move aimed at improving access to safe and sustainable water to the communities. The initiative utilizes the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) loan facility provided to the Kamwenge District Water Management Association (KADWAMA) to repair non-functional boreholes and water sources, while also strengthening community-led management systems to ensure long-term sustainability. The partnership is expected to restore water functionality, reduce the time and distance communities spend accessing water, and improve both health and livelihoods. By combining infrastructure rehabilitation with training and capacity-building for…