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Author: Esther Van Nassanga
In a move to reward it’s loyal consumers, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced a price reduction on one of its iconic beer brand, Pilsner Lager. Starting today, the beloved local beer will be sold at a recommended retail price of UGX 3,000, marking a significant price cut that promises to enhance the enjoyment of this classic beverage for Ugandans across the country. According to Edgar Kihumuro the Pilsner Lagar Brand Manager, the price cut comes as part of UBL’s ongoing efforts to make its locally produced products more accessible to a wider range of customers while supporting local business…
In light of a great sports month of June, Real Stars Sports Agency, Fortebet Uganda and Jude Colour Solutions continued their combined appreciative hand to outstanding performers. There were 5 winners with the Lifetime Achievers Legendary Award making the headlines with its return. The award which was last given out last year, on its return has been rewarded to Masaza Cup leader Mukwenda Godfrey Mbalire. Having started his services towards the sports industry in early 2000s, his most recognition came from 2006 when he got to Ssingo Ssaza Football management. Serving 8 years in a role of Secretary, and treasurer…
World Athletics has officially certified the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon course, marking a significant milestone in the event’s journey towards global recognition. The announcement was made during a news conference in Kampala on Tuesday. World Athletics is the global governing body for athletics which oversees various disciplines including track and field, cross country running, road running, race walking, mountain running, and ultra running. The marathon’s certification was confirmed on Wednesday April 3, following a thorough assessment process led by Garvin Wright, an official from the World Athletics. Wright, who is one of just three top-tier (Grade A) World Athletics…
The Government of Uganda has been called to uniformly implement tax exemptions on medical equipment being imported into the country. The call was made on Saturday, by Dr Henry K. Lukwago at the launch of the George William Kiggundu International Hospital (GWKIH), which he built in Kakiri town along Hoima Road, in honor of his 97-year old father. Dr. Lukwago, a US-based Ugandan physician and businessman revealed at the opening of the four-storied facility, that he had been forced to pay tens of millions of shillings in taxes for the hospital equipment, yet such equipment is exempt from VAT and…
13th October 2023 – The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has lifted the suspension of works at the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Kikuube District, paving the way for the resumption of operations. Mr. Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Authority, in a statement, confirmed the development stating that the authority had reviewed and realigned safety protocols to ensure that such accidents as the one that necessitated the project’s suspension will not happen again, “This step has been taken after rigorous examination of all standard procedures to ensure that the health and safety requirements are being robustly implemented by all…
South African legendary stars, Mafikizolo have promised Ugandans a collaboration with Alien Skin by the end of next year. The duo joined revellers in celebration of the diverse cultural heritage at the Pilsner Lager sponsored One Nation festival last weekend. They put on a colorful and engaging performance, revisiting their popular hits like Khona, Ndihamba Nawe, Emlanjeni and more that saw the crowd sing and cheer from beginning to end. Midway their act, they professed love for Uganda and promised to come again next year for the festival. As a parting gift, they asked Ugandans to suggest a Ugandan artiste…
Former National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Managing Director Richard Byarugaba has dragged the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development Hon. Betty Amongi to court for refusing to renew his contract at NSSF. In a suit filed before the Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala, Amongi has been sued jointly with the Attorney General and Byarugaba contends that having served NSSF for two terms, before the end of the second one, the minister tried to end it prematurely through a letter in which she claimed he ought to have left office for having clocked the mandatory 60 years age of…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday received his award for outstanding leadership and commitment towards protecting and conserving the environment that was awarded to him in November 2022 at a two-two-week-long climate change convention in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga who received the award on behalf of the President, delivered it to him yesterday evening at State House, Entebbe. The President was in the company of First Lady Janet Museveni. President Museveni has on several occasions issued statements and warned the public against destroying the environment for…
On Friday 9th December, 2022, Uganda Breweries Limited won award for Excellence in Road Safety Awareness from the Uganda Professional Drivers’ Network (UPDN). They were given an award for the “Best Road Safety Campaign of the Year” in light of their Wrong Side of the Road campaign. UBL Corporate Relations Managers Brenda Kobutungi and Jackie Tahakanizibwa received the award from the Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala at the Annual Professional Drivers Conference that took place at Hotel Africana in Kampala. According to the organizers of the conference, the award recognizes UBL’s efforts in championing positive drinking…
KAMPALA AUGUST 18TH 2022: Uganda Waragi has today announced title sponsorship of the annual Nyege Nyege Festival, East Africa’s biggest international music festival for the next three years. This year’s festival is scheduled for 15th to 18th September at Itanda Falls, Jinja. “We are pleased to assume title sponsorship for this festival. Uganda Waragi is the spirit of Uganda making it a natural fit for this event that gives us an opportunity to showcase the best of the Pearl of Africa to both domestic and foreign tourists in attendance providing the opportunity to experience our rich heritage, music, culture, food,…
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