18 April 2025, 5:51 pm

Unilever launches royco cube ku string in Mbale

By Lillian Mugirya Unilever Uganda has introduced its latest product, Royco Cube Ku String, to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. The product is a convenient, hygienic, and affordable pack of 12 individually wrapped…

7 April 2025, 8:44 pm

Giving sight to tiny fighters: Mbale’s fight against preemie blindness

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In eastern Uganda, at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, a new chapter of hope has begun for the tiniest and most vulnerable members of the community – premature babies. The launch of the “Hope and Vision”…

13 February 2025, 4:03 pm

Extend the romance: How to make rose tea from your Valentine’s flowers

By: Shadrach Bethel Afayo Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, holds special significance for many, particularly those in love.  This day has a rich and fascinating history spanning over 1,500 years. It originated from the ancient Roman festival of…

7 January 2025, 5:26 pm

Government introduces ITMS to boost vehicle security, traffic management

By Lillian Mugirya The Government of Uganda, in partnership with Joint Stock “Virtus Global Security Company Ltd”, has launched the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) project. This initiative aims to combat criminal activities, improve traffic management, and boost revenue collection.…

6 November 2024, 3:39 pm

English High Court orders Sudhir Ruparelia to provide guarantee to DFCU Bank

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The English High Court recently made a significant ruling in the ongoing case between DFCU Bank and Crane Bank Limited (CBL), ordering Sudhir Ruparelia, a shareholder of CBL, to provide a personal undertaking and written guarantee…

6 November 2024, 3:18 pm

Yara partners with Ugandan gov’t to boost agricultural standards

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Yara East Africa recently held a training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertiliser inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of…

16 October 2024, 4:39 pm

Post Bank and IFDC partner to promote financial resilience in agriculture

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Post Bank Uganda has partnered with the International Fertiliser Development Center (IFDC) under the Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland Farming Systems for Rural Transformation (BRIGHT), which is being supported by the Embassy of the…

5 October 2024, 10:34 pm

Mt. Elgon’s hidden treasure: The Musambwa religion

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo When discussing religion and belief, a captivating question often arises: What is the origin of these systems? Have you ever pondered this query and why you adhere to a particular faith? Religion profoundly shapes our understanding…

16 September 2024, 7:21 pm

From tech to tracks: Apollo BW’s journey to globalise Ugandan music

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo  Introduction: Having a dream is one thing; turning that dream into reality is another. Everyone dreams, not just in the sense of going to bed and having visions during sleep. Consider it in the context of…

15 September 2024, 9:31 am

DFCU bank partners with government to implement GROW project

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo DFCU Bank has announced its role as an implementing partner for the Government of Uganda’s GROW Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses, sustaining self-employment, and creating jobs across the country.…