Royco’s ‘Share Goodness’ Campaign Feeds Over 5,000, Concludes Ramadan with Donation to Uganda Muslim Supreme Council
Unilever Uganda, through its iconic seasoning brand Royco, has successfully concluded its ‘Share Goodness’ campaign, a month-long initiative that provided nutritious Iftar meals to over 5,000 Muslims in 25 mosques across the country. To mark the end of Ramadan, Royco today made a significant donation to the Uganda Muslim Supreme
Uganda Signs Shs 14.6 trillion Oil Refinery Deal with Alpha MBM Investments
In a significant move to strengthen its emerging hydrocarbons industry, the Ugandan government has signed an oil refinery implementation agreement with Alpha MBM Investments LLC to develop a $4 billion (Shs 14.6 trillion) oil refinery. President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the agreement, stating that the refinery will be constructed in Hoima
Shilling ends month on a stable note as market liquidity boosts butlook
The Ugandan shilling closed the month trading steadily at 3660/3670 per dollar, supported by corporate demand and strong inflows from portfolio investors, exporters, and remittance firms, according to Richard Nsubuga, Ag. Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda. Short-term projections remain positive, with expectations of the shilling fluctuating between 3640
Sauti Plus Media Hub Unveils ‘Kwiso TV’ Streaming Platform to Boost Ugandan and East African Content
Sauti Plus Media Hub, has unveiled Kwiso TV – a new streaming platform designed to showcase quality Ugandan and East African films and TV series. The announcement was made during the premiere of five short films produced under the Ikon Awards Young Filmmakers Fellowship at Reach A Hand Uganda’s headquarters
EACOP , Tanzania Liquefied Natural Gas Set to Transform the Region
Representing a strategic oil and gas frontier, the East African region offers significant opportunities for investors. Large-scale infrastructure projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) and Tanzania LNG project are not only expected to drive economic growth in the region, but also trigger an oil and gas
Uganda secures Shs 18.3 trillion funding for Oil pipeline
The company behind Uganda’s East African crude pipeline (EACOP) has secured its first tranche of external financing from a consortium of institutions, including commercial banks and Afreximbank, EACOP Ltd announced on Wednesday. EACOP is a key component of a broader $15 billion (Shs 18.3 trillion) energy initiative led by TotalEnergies,
Paul Muganwa joins Stanbic Bank Uganda Board as Executive Director
Stanbic Bank has appointed Paul Muganwa as Executive Director, and a member of the Board of Directors. The appointment is in addition to his current role as Head of Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). The appointment increases the number of Executive Directors to three, including Sam Mwogeza, Executive Director-Personal and
Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera International Airport
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub, and stimulate regional
African NOCs Boost Project Development with Innovative Financing Strategies
African national oil companies (NOCs) are leveraging innovative financing strategies to advance oil and gas projects, ensuring continued investment despite shifting global energy markets. Through various innovative strategies such as privatization and divestment, bond issuances, development finance and resource-backed loans, NOCs are not only strengthening their financial capacity but positioning
Viktorija Radman appointed Mobile Ecosystem Forum Board member
Global cloud communications platform Infobip celebrates International Women’s Month with the appointment of Viktorija Radman to the Board of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). Her election at the MEF Global Forum Conference in Barcelona last week highlights Viktorija’s leadership in driving transformation at Infobip while fostering collaboration in the telco
