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Uganda tightens its grip on Kenya fuel corridor amid Red Sea risks
CAPTION: Fuel tracks parked at Malaba on their way to Kampala recently. File photo) By AgenciesMOMBASA – For Uganda, ensuring uninterrupted access to petroleum imports has become increasingly important since it overhauled its fuel procurement model in 2024Uganda is seeking greater control of its oil supply chain through Kenya, and this week dispatched senior officials from […]
Pearl Bank eyes a digital future
KAMPALA – As Uganda’s Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank’s transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive, and nationally grounded financial institution.“The rebranding also signifies the bank’s readiness to embrace the future with confidence, ensuring long-term growth, relevance, and impact,” remarked Priscilla Akora, Head of […]
Manufacturers call for faster certification
CAPTION: Some of the fake products impounded by Uganda National Bureau of Standards in Kampala recently. (File photo). By Our reporterKAMPALA – A comprehensive review of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards Act is required to clearly define governance and operational roles at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards.According to former Bwamba County Member of Parliament, […]
Housing Finance Bank engage customers
CAPTION: Housing Finance Bank’s Branch Distribution Manager, Philip Emunot, right, addresses customers and stakeholders at the recently concluded customer forum in Soroti. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter SOROTI – Housing Finance Bank hosted more than 150 customers in Soroti on Friday, July 17, 2026, during an engagement aimed at strengthening customer relationships, listening to […]
KCB Foundation Uganda supports youth
CAPTION: Beneficiaries under the Foundation’s Twekozese Vocational Skilling Programme at Lugogo Vocational Training Institute and Zziwa Hair Academy pose or a photograph after receiving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) July 22nd, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Celia Nsimire KAMPALA – As young Ugandans prepare to transition from vocational training into employment and entrepreneurship, KCB Foundation Uganda […]
Egypt eyes land reclamation projects in Tanzania
CAPTION: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made remarks during news conference with Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, on sidelines of visit to Dar es Salaam Sunday July 19th, 2026. By AgenciesEgypt expressed interest Saturday in reclaiming agricultural land and establishing logistics zones in Tanzania, as well as reaching understandings on water issues among Nile Basin countries.The remarks […]
Museveni opens meat and beans factory
CAPTION: President Museveni, holding an umbrella in Uganda flags colours, black yellow red, and other officials commissions the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Meat and Beans Processing Factory at Katonga in Kisozi, Gomba District. (PPU photo). By Our reporterKISOZI – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Meat and Beans Processing Factory at […]
UBL creates 100,000 jobs, pays Shs811 billion
CAPTION: Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon Sanjay Tanna, center, with UBL officials and other guests at the launch at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Tuesday July 14, 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Celia NsimireKAMPALA – Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has released the findings of an independent study by Oxford Economics Africa examining the company’s contribution […]
New Dangote refinery to create 60,000 jobs
CAPTION – Kenya’s refinery ambitions gather pace as Ruto says Dangote project will create 60,000 jobs. [Photo by Wu Hao – Pool/Getty Images] By AgenciesLAMU – Kenya expects a proposed oil refinery backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to create about 60,000 jobs as the country pushes to establish itself as East Africa’s leading energy […]