Parliament has passed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023, which provides for a stakeholder council to self-regulate the sugarcane industry. The Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed during plenary sitting yesterday. The lawmakers approved a recommendation of the committee on Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, which first considered the Bill, to replace the Sugar Board as established…
Airtel Uganda has reinforced its commitment to providing superior network connectivity by commissioning five new network sites in Soroti city. The expansion is part of Airtel’s ongoing investment in enhancing network coverage and delivering an exceptional digital experience for its customers in the greater Teso region. The new site in Soroti is one of several…
The ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is developing a communication strategy on nuclear energy. This was revealed by Dennis Tusiime, the senior energy officer at the ministry, while talking to BBEG Media. He said due to the enormous benefits of nuclear energy, the ministry has developed a strategy that will help the country in…
The former minister of state for Finance, Fred Jachan Omach, has urged President Museveni to intervene in the affairs of an idle mango fruit factory in West Nile that was commissioned in January 2021. “We appeal to the president to help us revitalize our Mango factory in West Nile because we are the food basket…
Buganda has signed a deal with Psalms Food Industries, the makers of Sumz snacks, to supply plantain (gonja), which is one of the company’s main products. This was revealed by Alfred Bakyusa, the chief executive officer of the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), while touring Gomba county last week. “According to our findings, Gomba,…
Airtel Uganda has pledged to deepen its relationship with Buganda in relation to the annual Kabaka birthday run. Ali Balunywa, the director of Sales and Distribution at Airtel Uganda, told Bbeg Media that they were deeply impressed by the numbers that turned up yesterday for Kabaka’s birthday run. “This time, we brought 120,000 kits, and…
Airtel Uganda has launched five new network sites in Kabale Municipality in a bid to improve its network. The new sites are located at Kyetobokeire, Kekuubo, Nyabushabi, Rwakabara, Ahakempu – Katuna Road, Irimbo – Katuna Road, Mwanjari, and Kigongi, will enhance call clarity, boost internet speeds, and improve overall coverage. Speaking at the commissioning event,…
In 2013, Haruna Sentongo, an enterprising young businessman, hatched a project that would endear him to his parents. It would also help him keep scores with his more successful and flamboyant brother, Hamis Kiggundu. Sentongo had just opened Haruna Shopping Mall in Ntinda, following his Haruna Towers in Wandegeya Kubiri, and was brimming with business…
By Sheilla Kemigisa Employee engagement is the lifeblood of any successful organisation. According to Forbes, employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals. It drives productivity, sparks innovation, and fosters a workplace culture where employees are motivated to perform at their best. However, maintaining high levels of engagement…
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company (UEDCL) officially took over electricity distribution from Umeme, whose concession expired today. The journey started way back in 2005 when government of Uganda signed an agreement with Umeme to improve on the power services. Umeme Managing Director, Selestino Babungi, said it had been a long but fruitful journey for the company….
