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Stanbic Bank, Liberty, and SafeBoda Revolutionise Insurance in Uganda with Launch of ‘Protecta Bode’

In a significant move to bridge Uganda’s massive insurance gap, Stanbic Bank, through its Bancassurance arm, has officially partnered with Liberty General Insurance and SafeCar by SafeBoda to launch Protecta Bode. This new solution is specifically designed to make essential vehicle protection affordable and accessible to drivers, particularly young entrepreneurs, who are currently priced out […]

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Parliament Throws Out Energy Efficiency Bill, Demands Focus on Affordability and Access

The Parliament of Uganda has rejected the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, arguing that the proposed legislation fundamentally fails to address the country’s actual energy crises. This follows a highly charged plenary sitting on September 17, 2025, during which legislators asserted that the Bill, although well-intentioned, focuses on superficial measures such as appliance labelling […]

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Uganda Reaffirms Livestock’s Central Role in Economic Transformation at Global FAO Conference in Rome

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), led by the Minister of State for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, and Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama is actively participating in the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock…

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Stanbic Bank, French Embassy Unveil Green Tech Accelerator to Drive Uganda’s Sustainable Economy

The newly launched Stanbic Green Tech Accelerator is set to be a transformative force, placing the economic empowerment of Women, Youth, and Farmers (WYF) at the heart of Uganda’s sustainable development agenda. This two-year initiative, a strategic partnership between Stanbic…

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Dei BioPharma Takes Bold Steps to Transform Africa’s Pharmaceutical Independence with Vital Medicines

Dei BioPharma has unveiled its next bold phase, announcing the commencement of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing at its state-of-the-art facility in Matugga, on the outskirts of  Kampala city. This massive undertaking, unveiled over the weekend by Dr. Mathias Magoola,…

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PAU Emergency Drill Exposes Major Flaws in Uganda’s Oil Sector Preparedness, Need for Urgent Action

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) conducted a large-scale emergency response drill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Kabalega Industrial Park in Hoima District, critically assessing the country’s preparedness for potential disasters in the emerging oil and gas sector.…

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