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One of the answers to the question of Uganda’s drive towards having a self-sustaining and independent economy is industrialization. The response of the private sector has also taken to manufacturing rare products including syringes which is a pathway towards revolutionizing the health sector. The Board Chairman Mahathi Medical Industries ...

Rishi Vadodaria, Managing Director of Rene Industries Limited, shares his assessment of the pharmaceutical sector in Uganda. Full interview available here: https://marcopolis.net/pharmaceutical-sector-in-uganda-an-overview-of-rene-industries-by-rishi-vadodaria.htm.

#bukoolachemicals Bukoola Chemical Industries Limited is one of the oldest and largest agrochemical distributing companies in Uganda. Since 1973, Bukoola Chemical Industries Limited has remained committed to consistently importing, repackaging and distributing agro-chemicals in Uganda. Are known for top quality products and customer-based ...

President Yoweri Museveni cut the ribbon at a site operated by China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) near Lake Albert. The field, known as Kingfisher, is expected to produce 40,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak, according to Uganda's oil industry regulator READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2023/01/24/uganda-starts-first-oil ...

The 7th operational training on chemical emergency response, planning, and management for the East African Community partner states has ended. It ran for 13 days at the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center in Gadaffi Barracks. The Deputy Head of the Capability, Brig. Flavia Byekwaso said the training is vital since countries in East Africa ...

Uganda is set to become one of Africa's largest producers of ethanol after launching a $36 million plant. Kakira Sugar installed the distillation plant in November last year and it is now fully operational. CGTN's Hillary Ayesiga toured the factory in Eastern Uganda

Join us in this deep dive into the economy of Uganda! Uganda, a lower-middle-income country, boasts a market-based economy rich in natural resources and a young, rapidly growing population. In this video, we explore the main exports and imports, key industries, as well as the challenges and solutions faced by this vibrant East African nation ...

Ramesh Babu, Managing Director at Kiboko Group of Companies, gives a brief history of the Group and talks about Kiboko’s main activities, mentioning key areas such as pharmaceutical distribution and FMCG distribution in Uganda and East Africa. "My background qualification is as a cost and management accountant by profession. I worked in a ...

Welcome to Shamba Shape Up Uganda! Shamba Shape Up has been to many parts of the region, Uganda, Kenya and Zambia In our many safaris. We’ve met very successful farmers and learnt quite a lot from them. We’ve met struggling farmers too. And that is why we always bring our experts with us to can keep learning together. We’ve learnt that ...

Uganda's industrial sector has recorded significant growth in the 2023-2024 financial year, contributing 27.4% to the GDP and 35% to the country’s economy. Minister of State for Trade and Industrialization, Bahati David, has revealed the sector's impressive performance in the import substitution and export promotion while briefing the media ...

Uganda must build capacity to better handle logistics-related risks associated with waste from industrial hazardous products, both domestically and transiting through the country to regional markets such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. A local expert on hazardous materials told a meeting that an escorted truck carrying dangerous ...

The ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries is working with different stakeholders like ministry of health, Kampala Capital City Authority and civil Society organizations dealing in food safety, to design pesticides risk management strategies. According to the ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, the aim is to ...

Learn the basics about different types of chemical industries, from agriculture to pharmaceutical to energy, and many other uses. In this video, we consider the environmental impact caused by a range of different types of chemical industries. Chemicals produced by the chemicals industry are used to make virtually every human-made product we ...

In the last financial year, Uganda has lost up to 40 industries to neighboring Tanzania, according to Allan Ssenyondwa, the Research and Advocacy Director at the Uganda Manufacturers Association. He was speaking at an industrialization forum during the launch of guidelines for developing Uganda’s industrial parks and free zones in Kampala ...

By June 2019, about 15,000 Ugandans will have acquired jobs from Liao Shen industrial park, located in Luwero district, about 60km from Kampala. New Vision TV offers analyzed news content on trending stories in Uganda, be it politics, business, and the day today life This is broadcast in various shows such as The daily News bulletin, the hourly ...

Discover how Bukoola Chemical Industries is helping farmers tackle coffee red blister and other common crop diseases. Join us on this farm visit as we explore expert solutions to protect your harvest and boost yields!

In a bid to rid the country of plastic waste the plastic recycling industry a subsidiary of coca cola Africa is rolling out a mass plastic collection and recycling campaign in the country starting with the five divisions of Kampala. The plant which currently recycles close to 300 tons of plastic daily plans to partner with numerous ...

Defence Minister Jacob Marksons Oboth has urged Türkiye to consider establishing a manufacturing hub for defence industries in Uganda as a way of leveraging its strategic position in Africa to replicate Türkiye's roles in Asia and Europe. The call came as the minister hosted a delegation of officials from the Turkish government. Uganda has a ...

The first report on the transparency of the extractive industries has raised queries on the actual amount of locally produced gold. The concern arises from discrepancies in figures obtained from the Uganda Revenue Authority and that of the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines. As JACKSON ONYANGO reports, URA figures show that the precious ...

Makerere University on Thursday launched the first diesel engine manufactured in Uganda. The one-stroke engine can be used for pumping water and generating electricity among other functions. Speaking to NTV, Rogers Mubiru one of the brains behind the product says the engine was made from local materials, including clay, sand and aluminium. # ...

The Journey of Uganda's Electricity sub-Sector from inception to date, profiling the mind-blowing infrastructure the country has established across the entire supply chain of generation, transmission, and distribution over the years.

Geopolitical shifts, economic challenges, and sustainability goals are reshaping the global chemical industry. John Richardson, senior consultant at ICIS, joins host Victoria Meyer to delve into the market's uncertainties and logistical issues affecting Europe, the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the potential of developing markets ...

Uganda people's defense forces (UPDF) has disowned claims by the embattled South Sudan vice president, Dr. Riek Machar, accusing Uganda of using chemical and heavy weapons in South Sudan. Speaking to UBC, the acting Defense Information officer- UPDF, Col. Chris Magyezi, refers to these allegations as petty, politically motivated, and baseless.

Chemical Sector: Realisation Change & EBITDA, What's The Outlook For 2025? Krishanchandra Parwani Krishanchandra Parwani discusses the chemical sector's outlook for 2025, focusing on changes in realization and EBITDA. He analyzes growth prospects, market dynamics, and potential challenges shaping the industry's future. We provide detailed ...

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Are you an entrepreneur looking to break into Uganda’s booming oil and gas sector? This session dives deep into how local businesses can leverage new opportunities in one of Uganda’s most promising industries. Join us as we explore practical strategies for SMEs to bridge critical capacity gaps, build essential partnerships, and secure their ...

Khushboo Vadodaria, Operations Director at Rene Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals in Uganda, explains what makes a family business different from other companies. "A family business is definitely one of the more complex structures in business. Together with business acumen, strategy, and all of the business related ...

Many food producers are hit by global shortage in crop fertilizers caused by sanctions on Russia, bad weather and cuts in export. In the midst of the crisis a company based in Uganda produces organic fertilizer. An cheaper and more sustainable alternative which has convinced farmers. READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2022/09/19/uganda ...

For 20 years, Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd has relied on I&M Bank as its financial partner. What began as a small business transaction has blossomed into a strong partnership. Dr. Peter Kyabaggu, the Managing Director of Bukoola Chemical Industries Ltd, acknowledges the pivotal role I&M Bank has played in the company’s significant growth ...

A local investor known as Wazuri Group will now start producing a water treatment or purification chemical known as Chlorine, according to Investment Minister Evelyn Anite. She was on a tour of the country’s first privately owned manufacturer located in the Kampala suburb of Bweyogelele. She adds that the company will help reduce the import ...

USE-listed, drugs maker Quality Chemical Industries has posted a profit after tax of 47.8 billion shillings for the FY24 the highest in the company’s history. That’s up from 31 billion shillings in FY23. Quality chemical industries which recently dropped the name from Viola Quality Chemicals, shook off a drop in contract manufacturing and ...

Ismael Isabirye, Managing Director at Musita Investments Ltd, explains how the company stands out from the competition and why customers should come to them when they require a one stop logistics activities center. Full interview available here: https://marcopolis.net/transport-and-logistics-in-uganda-musita-investments-a-one-stop-logistics ...

Plastic bottles have long been a convenient choice for storing drinking water and are used in various sectors, including hospitality. However, the disposal of plastic bottles comes at a huge cost to the environment. As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of plastic waste, different sectors are seeking sustainable ...

Nilax Bhatt, Executive Director at Steel & Tube Industries Ltd (STIL), shares his assessment of the steel manufacturing sector in Uganda. Full interview available here: https://marcopolis.net/steel-and-tube-industries-a-leading-manufacturer-of-steel-products-in-uganda.htm.

“I believe a lot of the issues being raised by the activists are out of either misinformation or deliberate disinformation because, as govt and the project partners, we have taken deliberate steps to ensure that the oil and gas projects are developed sustainably, we have taken care of the environmen READ MORE : https://www.africanews.com/2023 ...

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and Uganda is no exception. Speaking at the 14th Annual Directors and Company Secretaries Conference held in Kampala, participants emphasized AI’s role in driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and improving service delivery across multiple sectors.

Over the years, West Nile has been dealing in the production of tobacco as its main cash crop. However, the unreliable power in the region affected the processing of tobacco products. Geoffrey Feta the chairperson West Nile Parliament caucus says the unreliable power in the region has affected value addition, production at full capacity ...

Uganda and Rwanda are neighboring Countries located in East Africa. Both countries are making huge advancements when it comes to infrastructural development in a bid to boost economic activity and raise the living standards of their citizens. In Today's video, we are comparing some of the mega projects changing the physical and economic outlook ...

In 2012 the Ugandan government banned polythene plastic bags. For Andrew Mupuya, then a schoolboy, it was an inducement to create a business plan and make paper bags. To fund his idea he collected plastic bottles. He began production with just 21 dollars in start-up capital. Now 21, he's won several awards for his business idea, and his small ...

Uganda and Tanzania have entered a partnership to build a 1,443km (896 mile) heated oil pipeline to pump oil from the Albertine basin in Uganda to Tanzania’s Indian Ocean port of Tanga. What does the deal mean for both countries? Why were environmentalists against the project? And why was Kenya left out? BBC Africa's Peter Mwangangi explains ...

This interactive animation provides information about the classification of industries on the basis of raw materials, size and production processes.

http://www.fao.org/africa/eastern-africa/en/ Success stories from the FAO Food Security through Commercialization of Agriculture (FSCA) Programme funded by the Italian Development Cooperation in Eastern Africa. Supporting market oriented production and value addition. Facilitating business linkages and access to fair markets. Promoting ...

The government has tasked institutions of higher learning to help guide research and innovations toward specific industries that are ready to take off. Speaking during Makerere University’s Innovation Week, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Monica Musenero, cited the electric car industry, which she says is ready to go into ...

Sixteen (16) suspects have been arrested, 32 makeshift structures and three semi-permanent structures destroyed in an operation to remove illegal encroachers on Lubigi wetland. The operation was conducted by Environment Protection Force under the National Environment Management Authority

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Ahead of the Extraordinary Summit of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), set to take place in Uganda from January 9th to 11th, civil society organisations are calling on the government to push for the eradication of highly hazardous pesticides, particularly those banned in the European Union but still in use ...

I want to develop a New Hydrogen technology in Uganda. The main purpose of the project would be to defend the sovereignty of the country as far as technology is concerned,” Mr. Terrence said.

A detailed explanation on the Overview of the Process involved in the Petrochemical Industry

Uganda, which has been importing iron and steel worth 500 million dollars annually despite having large deposits of iron ore, is now shifting focus to developing its local industry. According to the Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, the government is supporting steel mills to take over the soon-to-be-reopened iron ore plant in the ...