Uganda News Archives - Page 2 of 5

8Nov

By Charles BwanikaNo Comments

Creating a borderless agribusiness space in Uganda and across East Africa

Startup testimony Charles Bwanika, a new generation social entrepreneur Charles Bwanika is a new generation social entrepreneur, passionate about undertaking positive challenges to bring about positive impact people’s lives he’s a seasoned child rights activist, experienced and qualified Community development expert with aBA in Development Studies (BDS) and a Diploma in Community Psychology from Ndejje University and Kyambogo University in Uganda respectively. He also has numerous post graduate professional trainings in different fields including Research Methodologies, Child Protection, Civil Leadership, Project Planning and Management, Business and Entrepreneurship among others. Charles is the Founder & CEO of an agritech social enterprise - Farm Kiosk which is on a mission of ...

4Nov

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News, Agriculture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya News, Uganda News

African climate innovators dominate global climate prize at COP26

Four African climate innovators were named as winners at 2021's presigious Ashden Awards held on November 4 at the global climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, UK. Three more of the continent’s low carbon pioneers were announced as runners up. The Ashden Awards honour pioneering organisations from the UK and low-income countries lowering carbon emissions and building a fairer world. World leaders and international organisations are gathering in Glasgow from November 1 to 13 to agree a global plan for tackling the climate crisis. The key note speech at the awards ceremony was given by Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado, who said: “We share the conviction that sustainable development goes hand in hand with economic growth, as well as a deep commitment to decarbonization and to promote nat...

ONOMO Hotels Group opens its first hotel in Kampala, Uganda consolidating its investment in East Africa

10Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

travel, Uganda News

ONOMO Hotels Group opens its first hotel in Kampala, Uganda consolidating its investment in East Africa

This new hotel marks a milestone in the group’s growth in East-Africa, and brings its footprint to 22 hotels in 13 countries in Africa ONOMO Hotels Group continues its development in East Africa and opens its first hotel in Uganda. In line with the group’s strategy of opening hotels in the heart of iconic African cities, ONOMO Hotel Kampala is located in Kampala, economic beating heart of Uganda, on Nakasero Hill, the hotspot and preferred meeting place for entrepreneurs, businesspeople and shopping enthusiasts. “We are excited to welcome guests to ONOMO Hotel Kampala as an ideal destination for friends, families, couples and business travelers from all corners of the world looking to experience the vibrant and warm Ugandan hospitality, it’s rich culture and local artists, where every ...

4Oct

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

African News, Energy, Uganda News

EXPO 2020 DUBAI: FIRST BIG INVESTMENT DEAL ANNOUNCED BY UGANDA

Participant country starts Expo 2020 Dubai investment rush by signing deals worth USD 650m in the first big investment announcement of Expo Investments are across sectors including healthcare, energy and transportation Ugandan Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Hon. Matia Kasaija signs a series of investment deals that will generate jobs and economic growth in Uganda in the first major public investment deal of Expo 2020 Dubai. The Republic of Uganda became the first participant country at Expo 2020 to publicly announce a raft of new investment as the deals were signed by the country during a special ceremony held at the Expo 2020 Dubai today. The deals come the day after Uganda celebrated its National Day at the six-month-long event that started 1st October. The ...

17Sep

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Ethiopia News, Tanzania News, Uganda News

DW Akademie Film Development Fund – Tanzania and Uganda – Applications Open

Promoting film production in the Global South From September 14, 2021, filmmakers from Tanzania and Uganda are invited to apply for film development funding and training offered by DW Akademie. The German media development organization DW Akademie is looking for filmmakers from Uganda and Tanzania who have already made one or more films and would like support in developing their next project. Up to five successful candidates from each country will be selected by separate juries in January 2022 and receive a maximum of 10,000 euros and one year of mentorship to help develop their film ideas. The program will include workshops and skills development by industry professionals mainly from the Global South. These tailor-made trainings will enable the successful candidates to take their projec...

12Sep

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Energy, Events, Uganda News

Driving the Final Steps in Commercialisation and Production

Government and industry leaders to gather this month for the return of the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit Marking its 6th edition, the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit (UIOGS) will return from 28-29 September hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda in a virtual format, via the energy advance platform. Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development (Energy), will deliver the opening address to delegates, followed by an overview of the latest updates on the Hoima – Tanga Pipeline Project from Eng. Irene Pauline Batebe Okello, Energy Ministry – Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director and Secretary to the Board, Petroleum Authority of Uganda and Ms. Proscovia Nabbanja, CEO, Uganda National Oi...

9Aug

By Joseph MainaNo Comments

Agriculture, Kenya News, Uganda News

Biotechnology and biodiversity in Africa

Though biotechnology is most often seen as a tool to meet Africa’s food needs, it could also play a role in protecting the continent’s unique biodiversity. Ugandan environmental activist, geneticist and conservation biologist Clet Wandui asserts that biotechnology has in fact helped to preserve and protect Africa’s biodiversity, a term that refers to the number of different species that are present in a given location, along with the numbers of individuals in each species and genetic variability within the species. “Actually, biotechnology has come to save biodiversity,” Wandui told this writer. “If you look scientifically at the drivers of biodiversity loss, there is nowhere biotechnology comes in.” He says that, broadly, biotechnology has been instrumental in increasing yields, reduci...

4Aug

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Energy, Uganda News

Uganda is the Biggest Oil Story in Africa and is Set to Make a Strong Play for Investment at African Energy Week in Cape Town

Uganda has emerged as a formidable oil and gas competitor and African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 in Cape Town will showcase it. With sizeable reserves, enabling regulation, and a proactive national oil company that prioritizes local participation, inclusivity, and capacity building, the country is positioning itself as a force to be reckoned with, and AEW 2021 in Cape Town (9th-12th of November 2021) will drive this narrative. In a recent working visit to Uganda, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) emphasized the role that AEW 2021 will play in showcasing the country’s energy progress, placing Uganda as a top priority at Africa’s premier energy event in order to drive associated dealmaking. Despite representing a relatively new hydrocarbon sector, Uganda - with its 6.5 billion barrels of proven...

8Jun

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Energy, Green Energy, Sierra Leone, Uganda News

Winch Energy Launches Crowdfunding For Off-Grid Renewables

New clean energy opportunities in developing countries for UK and international investors Off-grid utilities provider, Winch Energy, is seeking to secure up to £1.5 million through a crowdfunding campaign for projects to accelerate the installation of renewable energy technology in Sierra Leone and Uganda. The Crowdcube campaign is part of an overall fundraising plan over the next two years and follows Winch Energy’s recent closure of the largest mini grid limited recourse financing deal so far, via Winch IPP Holdings. The London-based company has already received investment from partner ITOCHU Europe PLC and is opening crowdfunding alongside this raise to secure additional funding for new projects and future expansion. Founded in 2008, Winch Energy has offices in UK, Italy, Sierra Leone, ...

30May

By Africa BusinessNo Comments

Business, Tech, Uganda News

Palletising Robots: Changing How Breweries Stack and Pack

Robotic automation enables remote support possibilities that significantly reduce downtime and address geographical constraints, says Yaskawa Southern Africa Managing Director, Andrew Crackett. Conventional palletisers have been around for over 50 years. While they continue to be operational in many factories around the world, their modern counterparts – robotic palletisers – are solving issues that seemed impossible before. Whether it’s the need to conserve floorspace or to make workplaces safer and better regulated, robotic automation has numerous benefits that other technologies struggle to match in the long run. One of the most appealing factors is that it actually pushes factories towards a more innovative and forward-thinking future. At times, this doesn’t even require everyone to ...