Researchers to conduct study on its efficacy on women under 25 years Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Researchers of the vaccine programme at Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) will start conducting a study among females below 25 years to assess the efficacy of Lenacapavir, an HIV injectable drug. Participants will …
Read More »African Start-up League to empower young entrepreneurs with a US$1 million-dollar prize
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | With Africa hitting the 1.3 billion population mark, Africa Start-up League (ASL) has launched a challenge they hope will unlock the potential for start-ups to meet this market demand. The competition will commence on February 8, 2023 and is open to young entrepreneurs across the continent with …
Read More »Advocacy through art
Namutumba, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | In a bid to continue spreading the message about teenage pregnancies and sexual violence against children, ActionAid International Uganda embarked on a one-week campaign in Namutumba where they did painting and art in schools with messages of advocacy. Immaculate Awori, the programmes officer at ActionAid in Eastern …
Read More »UK-based energy innovators to explore energy access markets in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Department for International Trade, Uganda (DIT) in collaboration with Innovate UK, this week hosted a team of UK companies for a Trade Mission in Uganda to seek partnerships with key Uganda energy companies to realise affordable and clean energy. 12 UK companies from the energy sector …
Read More »Uganda Baati launches Orientile steel roof tile
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda Baati has unveiled Orientile, a new superior quality steel roof tile. Orientile is the newest addition to the big product basket of roof sheets and other steel building solutions. Speaking at the launch of the new product, Dr. Alan Shonubi, the Board chairman, Uganda …
Read More »CFAO motors unveil new Toyota car brands
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | CFAO Motors Uganda, formerly Toyota Uganda, recently unveiled the all-new Toyota Belta and Toyota Rumion brands. Unveiled at the Garden City rooftop on November 19th, the new vehicles are promoted through a campaign dubbed “Drive Brand New, Enjoy Peace of Mind” to encourage more Ugandans …
Read More »Isaiah Wanjala joins Unilever Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Marketing maven Isaiah Wanjala has moved on from Multichoice Uganda in his role as Trade Marketing Manager, where he oversaw the in-trade brand revamps and visibility for the DStv Uganda and GOtv Uganda brands, as well as playing a key role in launching and bringing …
Read More »HIV/AIDs kills 17,000
Virus still a burden among young people Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda Network of AIDS Services Organisation (UNASO) wants the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda to focus on encourage health-seeking behavior as the disease continues to spread; especially among young people. While presenting the National HIV/Aids Report, Dr …
Read More »Kampala Geopolitics conference set to hold 5th edition
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Makerere University, UN Women, Alliance Française Kampala, and the Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS) are delighted to announce that the 5th edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference will commence next week on 15th – 16th November at the Makerere University Auditorium. The …
Read More »Ecobank equips students with financial literacy skills
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Every year, Ecobank Uganda celebrates Ecobank Day, this day is marked to give back to the communities within which the bank continued to work and grow. This year, the bank used the opportunity to partner with the Young Men Christian Association Comprehensive Institution (YMCA) to discuss …
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