Crown Beverages Limited (CBL) has revealed a star-studded team to go along with the hugely rewarding under the crown campaign as a celebration for the ongoing UEFA Champions League. This campaign is dubbed “Thirsty for more” valued at UGX 1.6 billion. The reigning FIFA footballer of the year Lionel Messi and Real Madrid stylish winger Vinicus Junior are the stars to steer this campaign. The campaign will give customers a chance to win exciting prizes such as T-Shirts, caps, headphones, string bags, sodas and others after buying a 300ml returnable glass Pepsi bottle and 330ml max PET bottle. Meanwhile, the…
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In partnership with GALVmed and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Boehringer Ingelheim raises awareness on animal disease prevention and treatments among smallholder farmers in six African countries 56 new Boehringer Ingelheim product registrations in eight countries across Africa support the livelihood of smallholder farmers New product registrations increase the availability of veterinary medicine in the respective countries by 86 percent LastMile, an initiative to train smallholder farmers in Africa on the prevention of animal diseases and leverage access to veterinary medicine, has reached more than 40,000 farmers in six countries. The initiative aims to bridge the gap (“last mile”) in…
KCB Bank Uganda has renewed its commitment to serve customers and communities in the country better, following the launch of its new cultural transformation agenda. The Bank’s new culture is aimed at unlocking customer-centric behavior that demonstrates KCB Bank’s deliberation towards enhancing people’s lives. Speaking at the launch of the Bank’s new culture, at the Protea Hotel by Marriot in Kampala, Edgar Byamah the Managing Director at KCB Bank Uganda said, “We have entered a new era that is dedicated to going above and beyond to serve our customers with the new purpose direction, For People, For Better. Our previous…
Airtel Uganda has rewarded top performing Primary Leaving Exam (PLE) pupils with starter packages as they transition to Secondary School. This activity was held at St. Posiano Kyamula in Makindye, one of the adopted schools under the Airtel Cares Program that aims to increase access and outcomes from education. Since 2012, Airtel Uganda has rewarded 1st graders who have attained 4- 12 aggregates in their PLE, and this year, it will reward 22 pupils from St. Posiano Kyamula – Makindye Division, Sseke Primary School – Lwengo District, Nanfugaki Primary School – Jinja District and Ndeeba Church of Uganda Primary School…
Davis & Shirtliff has called for strengthening of infrastructure and increased investment in groundwater monitoring to meet rising demand for clean and sustainable access to water. The leading supplier of water and energy related equipment in the East and Southern Africa region said Uganda and other countries across Africa are experiencing a rise in ground water abstraction due to rising population pressure on receding levels of freshwater resources on impact of climate change. Davis & Shirtliff Uganda Managing Director Patrick Mufwoya said African countries need cutting edge groundwater monitoring infrastructure to efficiently manage and protect these critical water resources. “Improving…
dfcu Bank recently announced a 12-week campaign with the objective of inspiring the Bank’s customers to ‘Reach for More’. The campaign encourages dfcu’s clientele to take advantage of its special financial packages that have been crafted to provide a financial boost for the expenses that typically come with a new year. We caught up with Robert Wanok, Head of Personal and Business Banking at dfcu Bank to learn about the mechanics of the aspirational campaign. Explain what ‘Reach for More’ campaign is all about? ‘Reach for More’ is a 12- week campaign that seeks to inspire our customers to take…
Emirates announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning their next winter sun escape to Dubai in partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Starting from 30 January 2023 to 13 February 2023, travellers who purchase an Emirates return ticket in First or Business Class to or stopping over in Dubai, will be able to enjoy a complimentary night stay at Fairmont The Palm hotel. This special offer is valid for all return tickets to or stopping over in Dubai, purchased until 13 February 2023. The offer is available on bookings made on emirates.com or via participating travel agents, for bookings…
Staff of Uganda Development Bank (UBD) graduated in transformative leadership from the National Leadership Institute (NALI) – Kyankwanzi. The two weeks leadership training is aimed at facilitating and developing quality leaders who will stimulate Uganda’s socio-economic transformation while building a culture of leadership discipline and service beyond self, cultivating a culture of patriotism and commitment towards Uganda’s development agenda, creating a new understanding of self-leadership from the context of Pan Africanism and developing new strategies for creating sustainable working relationships. While officiating the ceremony, the Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (RTD) Jessica Alupo, congratulated the UBD team upon successfully…
Airtel Uganda recently announced the overhaul of its fleet with the aim of reducing carbon emissions as part of its environmental stewardship goal and serving customers better. This comes weeks after the leading Smartphone network launched Green-towers in Iganga as part of reducing their carbon emissions in their operations. The green towers do not use any fossil fuels. The new fleet of 2022 Toyota Hilux Country Double Cab was chosen because of its low carbon emission in its class. It is the most economical engine in the Hilux range equipped with a manual gearbox managing around 30mpg while emitting 241g/km…
In January 2023, the County of Vihiga in Western Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Water Project, a U.S.-based NGO building sustainable water projects to bring clean, safe, and reliable water to the communities of Vihiga County. “The signing of the MOU represents a continuation of the strong working relationship between Vihiga County Government and The Water Project, acknowledging our joint mission to provide water access to the communities of Vihiga, to ensure the long-term sustainability of WASH infrastructure, and to build and share knowledge among sector actors,” explained Emma Kelly, Program Manager at The Water Project.…