Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chil Group, a health and hygiene innovator, has partnered with Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, Harpic, and JIK, to transform hygiene practices in schools through the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program. Launched in 2023 with Reckitt’s support through its WINFUND initiative, the partnership aims to reach …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries in partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has commissioned a Shs130m new sanitation block in Bukoto market, one of the suburbs of Kampala which currently has a population of about 500 people. This newly commissioned block is intended for use by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group is championing the planting of 2,000,000 trees in Kampala Industrial Business Park, Namanve, it said on May 31. In collaboration with Uganda Investment Authority, Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, and National Environment Management Authority the initiative aims to mitigate the environmental …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda is the platinum sponsor of the popular Vumbula Uganda Festival, a 3-day extravaganza that showcases Uganda’s rich tourism attractions, art, heritage, music, and culture. This year’s edition takes place between May 31st and June 3rd at the spacious Nile Nest resort in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has partnered with the organisers of this year’s annual Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run, to give Ugandans that desire to participate in bigger regional and global marathons, a chance to prepare for upcoming races. Runners with ambitions of participating in marathons like The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On April 12, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Water and Environment to cooperate on various conservation initiatives in the 10 Districts traversed by the Pipeline. As part of this cooperation, EACOP is also joining the Running …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited held the Kingfisher Oilfield Drawing Competition, a pioneering initiative designed to spotlight the artistic talents of Ugandan youth while enhancing awareness of the Kingfisher Project. The activity was held under the theme “The Beauties of Kingfisher Oilfield in Your Eyes.” The competition …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, in a remarkable step towards environmental responsibility and youth empowerment, has today donated 379 electronic items valued at Shs 65 million to Fundi Bots, an organization dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and robotics training. The donation includes 258 Smartphones M671, …
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Only by understanding what is at stake can today’s businesspeople develop coherent and effective CSR strategies COMMENT | VANESSA BADRE | Balancing corporate social responsibility (CSR), which implies a long-term vision of how businesses can contribute to the broader social good, with a company’s daily operations is a formidable task. To …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On March.07, MTN Uganda, through its charitable arm, the MTN Foundation, made a significant donation of tailoring, baking, and hairdressing equipment, alongside other vital resources valued at Shs 17 million to the Nottingham Trent Skilling Center. This contribution marks a critical phase in the partnership …
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