AfDB approves $19.85 million grant for crisis response to the most vulnerable in Sudan’s conflict areas
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has recently approved a $19.85 million grant over two years to support a humanitarian and resilience operation in Sudan, with a strong focus on improving livelihoods of vulnerable populations and easing the impact of the ongoing conflict on communities
President Museveni: Pope Francis was a Champion of Peace and Faith
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, the revered spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away yesterday at the age of 88 in his residence at the Vatican. According to the Vatican, the Holy Father succumbed to a stroke and heart
Court Orders MTN to Pay Shs 11.1 billion for Breach in SMS Content Deal
The High Court has directed MTN Uganda to pay Shs 11.1 billion to Vas Garage Limited for loss of income sustained over a 29-month contractual period. On July 16, 2013, and December 22, 2014, Vas Garage Limited entered into a contract with MTN Uganda to provide services including content provisioning,
Church of Uganda Mourns the Death of Pope Francis
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away yesterday at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According
Coca-Cola Beverages promotes water stewardship with efficiency measures
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to life, our beverages and the communities
Papal Succession: Cardinals Zuppi, Burke, Tagle expected to take over from Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at his residence in Vatican City. According to the Vatican, the Pope died of stroke and heart failure. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis made history in 2013 when
Unilever Launches Royco Cube Ku String in Mbale
Building on the momentum of successful launches across Uganda, Unilever Uganda has introduced the Royco Cube Ku String to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. This initiative underscores Unilever’s commitment to bringing innovation closer to its consumers and celebrating the vital role they play
Joe Walker’s road safety walk ends, but the journey continues
After miles of endurance, countless conversations, and firm determination, Joe Walker has completed yet another powerful road safety walk. His journey, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), may have ended, but the mission to make Uganda’s roads safer is far from over. Every year, Uganda loses over 4,000 lives to
Joe Walker: The Tireless Road Safety Champion
For Joseph Beyanga, better known as Joe Walker, road safety is not a mere campaign, but a personal mission driven by a deep concern for the thousands of lives lost on Uganda’s roads every year. What began as a bold idea to raise awareness through long-distance walks has evolved into
Pope Francis has passed away
Pope Francis, the beloved spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. His death occurred at his residence within Vatican City, according to the Vatican news service. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the camerlengo of the Vatican, made the annouponcement early
