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Training Enhances Uganda’s Capacity to Combat Illicit Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) conducted a week-long training at the Malaba One Stop Border Post to enhance the skills of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), and Uganda Police personnel in combating illicit trade The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with […]

Luweero’s State-of-the-Art Coffee Factory Revolutionizes Local Coffee Production

A new state-of-the-art coffee factory in Luweero, established by the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance (UCFA) with European Union support, aims to revolutionize local coffee production. With a daily processing capacity of 50 metric tonnes, it serves 24 cooperatives and benefits 60,000 households. Previously, farmers faced challenges with post-harvest handling and low prices due to the […]

Bilateral Meeting Advances Eldoret-Kampala Pipeline Project

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nakabirya, chaired a bilateral meeting in Nairobi to review the Eldoret-Kampala Refined Petroleum Products Pipeline project. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nakabirya, chaired a bilateral meeting with the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Petroleum, Muhamed Liban, alongside Kenya Pipeline MD […]

President Museveni Launches 70 million Litre Fuel Storage Facility on Lake Victoria to Boost Uganda’s Fuel Security

President Museveni yesterday 18th July 2024 inaugurated a 70 million litre fuel storage facility on Lake Victoria in Bugiri-Bukasa, Wakiso district. Owned by Lake Victoria Logistics, this facility, with 14 tanks, aims to enhance Uganda’s fuel security and reduce transportation costs by utilizing water transport from Kisumu, Kenya President Museveni officially launching the Lae Victoria […]

Uganda Airlines Expands Network with New Routes to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare

Uganda Airlines is set to launch new routes to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare in September 2024, marking a significant expansion of its network. The service to Abuja will start on September 12, followed by Lusaka and Harare on September 25th 2024. The Airline is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: the triple launch of routes […]

Qatar Airways Boosts Flight Frequency to Entebbe to Meet Summer Demand

Qatar Airways is increasing its flight frequency between Doha and Entebbe, Uganda, from 1st August to 30th September,2024 raising the number of weekly flights from 7 to 11 to accommodate summer demand. This enhancement is part of the airline’s strategy to expand connectivity across Africa, with aims to foster stronger economic, business, and cultural ties. […]

PAU and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Collaborate on Transboundary Oil Spill Preparedness

Ambassador Richard Kabonero of Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Dr. Joseph Kabusheshe of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda to enhance international collaboration on oil spill preparedness. The meeting emphasized the need for a comprehensive national oil spill contingency plan and regional cooperation, concluding with an agreement to establish a dedicated committee for strategic dialogue […]

Uganda Receives First Direct Oil Consignment from Refinery

Uganda has received its first direct oil consignment from a refinery, with a vessel carrying 58,000 metric tons of petrol arriving at Mombasa, Kenya. This milestone follows a 2024 agreement between Uganda and Kenya on the importation and transit of petroleum products. Uganda has received its first oil consignment imported directly from the refinery by […]

MTN MoMo Launches Zimba Business with MoMo Campaign to Empower SMEs in Uganda

MTN MoMo is proud to announce the launch of the “Zimba Business with MoMo” campaign, a strategic initiative designed to empower small and medium-sized enterprises across Uganda. Jemima Kariuki, MTN MoMo’s Chief Product Officer at the katogo breakfast meeting with traders at Nakawa market MTN MoMo is pleased to declare the opening of the “Zimba […]

Ramathan Ggoobi Urges Accountants to Support Formalization of Informal Sector

Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, called on professional accountants to help businesses in the informal sector formalize, highlighting its 53% contribution to Uganda’s GDP. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has asked Professional Accountants to support businesses in the informal sector to formalise. According to Ggoobi, despite […]