Haco Brands Sosoft and Amara Win Big at the People’s Choice Awards 2025
HACO Industries is celebrating a double victory at the prestigious People’s Choice Awards 2025, where two of its flagship brands—Sosoft Fabric Softener and Amara Skin Care—were recognized as Uganda’s most trusted brands in their categories. Sosoft was crowned Best Fabric Softener, while Amara emerged as the Best Skin Care Cosmetic,
Uganda’s Eye Health Crisis: Lapaire Bets on Teen Curiosity to Build the Next Generation of Specialists
As Uganda struggles with a critical shortage of eye health professionals fewer than 500 specialists for a population nearing 46 million Lapaire Uganda has taken an unusual step: turning to teenagers for solutions. Last Saturday, the optical firm opened its doors to a crowd not often seen in the clinical corridors of
Busoga Sub-Region Sugarcane Growers Express Dismay Over Minister’s Failure to Send Nominee to Cabinet for Approval
Busoga sub-region sugarcane growers have expressed their frustration over the Minister of Trade’s failure to send their nominee to the Cabinet for approval. In May 2023, the President signed the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2023, marking a significant step toward addressing the challenges facing Uganda’s sugar industry. The bill aims to
Safal Uganda Baati Foundation Joins Rotary Cancer Run to Champion Health Equity in Uganda
On Sunday, August 31st, Safal Uganda Baati Foundation will join thousands of Ugandans in the annual Rotary Cancer Run, reaffirming its commitment to advancing public health through community-driven action. The Foundation, which serves as the CSR arm of Uganda Baati Limited, will participate through its health pillar, one of four
MTN MoMoLaunches Power to Win Promotion to Reward Customers
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched its latest promotion, “Power to Win”, a customer reward initiative designed to celebrate and recognize MoMo users across the country. The campaign was unveiled at Akamwesi Mall in Kyebando as part of the broader Power to Be More movement. Through the “Power to Win” promotion,
Foton Motors to Unveil New Automotive Brands in Uganda
Foton Motors, a subsidiary of Sunbelt Motors and globally recognised in the automotive manufacturing sector, has launched an assembling facility in Uganda with an initial fleet of 50 Foton vehicles. The Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala, commissioned the facility on August 28, 2025, at the Foton Motors
Coca-Cola Beverages gets Four Prestigious Honors at Brand Africa 100 Uganda Awards
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) proudly emerged as a major winner at the Brand Africa 100 Uganda Awards, securing four prestigious accolades that celebrate brand excellence, consumer admiration, and meaningful contributions to society. Held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, the awards reinforced CCBU’s reputation as one of the most trusted and
Airtel Money and Cindy Take the ‘Royal Experience’ Concert Digital
Airtel Money today has announced a partnership with Uganda’s Queen of Dancehall, Cindy Sanyu, to support digitization of the ticketing process for her long-awaited concert, The Royal Experience, slated for this Friday, 29th August 2025 at Millennium Park, Lugogo. As the official ticketing partner, Airtel Money will enable fans to conveniently purchase
Foton Motors to Launch New Automotive Brands in Uganda
Foton Motors, a globally recognized leader in automotive manufacturing, is set to unveil an exciting lineup of new vehicles for the Ugandan market. The official launch will take place on August 28, 2025, at the Foton Motors showroom in Namanve. The event will showcase seven distinct brands: Aumark, Tunland, Miler,
UIBFS, Makerere University, Host Inaugural Research Conference on Financial Sector Transformation
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with the School of Business at Makerere University, is co-hosting its inaugural Research Conference under the theme “Bridging Knowledge and Practice: Research as a Driver of Financial Sector Transformation.” The event brings together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academics, researchers,
