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24 November 2025, 9:48 am
Museveni, Ruto launch $500 million Devki mega steel plant in Tororo
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Kenya’s President William Ruto yesterday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Tororo District, marking a major step toward job creation and industrialisation…
23 November 2025, 17:48
Lira City to earn 300 million shillings from MTN deal
By Winnie Auma Lira City is set to earn 300 million shillings from MTN Uganda for using Lira Market to advertise their company. Speaking at Lira Main Market during the launch of the partnership, Phillip Odoi, the Regional Commercial Head…
17 November 2025, 3:46 pm
Kitgum Business Leaders Protest Omission from Organizing Trade Show
By Otim Moses Business leaders in Kitgum District have protested their omission from organizing this year’s trade show exhibition, saying their organization has no role in the ongoing preparations. The Kitgum Business Promoters and Cooperative Society Limited, which has organized…
24 October 2025, 2:51 pm
Pearl Bank partners with TotalEnergies to boost financial inclusion through Wend…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to bring more Ugandans into the money economy, Pearl Bank (formerly Post Bank) has launched a new financial inclusion initiative in partnership with TotalEnergies Uganda. The launch event was held today in Kampala.…
13 October 2025, 17:31
Pride Bank empowers clients during customer service week
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pride Bank Pader Branch has launched its annual Customer Service Week, running from October 13th to 17th, under the theme “Mission Possible.” The week-long celebration aims to recognise clients while showcasing the bank’s range of services…
10 October 2025, 18:36
Teachers’ strike cripples examination services in Pader town council
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Operators of examination services in Pader town council are grappling with plummeting sales as the ongoing teachers’ strike continues to disrupt learning in government schools, leaving classrooms deserted and education-dependent businesses in distress. For four weeks…
25 September 2025, 4:42 pm
MTN Uganda launches “The Power of Borderless” to simplify international tran…
By Ronald Ssemagonja MTN Uganda has today unveiled a new promotion, “The Power of Borderless”, aimed at simplifying transactions for its customers, particularly those engaging in international payments. The launch event took place in Kampala, with company representatives and business…
16 September 2025, 10:10 am
Lt. Col. Mugarura cautions Karamoja communities against poaching
The Commander 405 Brigade in Nakapelimoru subcounty, Kotido district, Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura, has issued a stern warning to the locals bordering game reserves and national parks to desist from poaching. Despite efforts by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and…
10 September 2025, 1:28 pm
Chef Kelz, the culinary power behind 2025 African Nations Chaimpionship’s…
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 radio programme The radio programme airs every Saturday | 🕐 3:30pm – 5:00 pm. Listen to the inspiring journey of Chef Kelz (Sarah Akello), the culinary mastermind behind the Presidential and VVIP lounge at…
30 August 2025, 10:09 am
Business community recognised at people’s choice quality awards in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja The business community in Uganda was celebrated for its contribution to job creation and national development during the People’s Choice Quality Awards held yesterday at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The Minister of Gender, Labour and…