Author: Namwera Faith Zeporah

Rescue.co has become the first company in Uganda to offer fully integrated emergency response services, bringing a new era of speed, reliability, and coordination to ground medical, air, and roadside emergencies across the country.

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) yesterday held its official handover ceremony at Protea Hotel, marking a new chapter in the leadership of Uganda’s premier PR body. The outgoing Governing Council, led by President Tina Wamala, officially handed over the reins to the incoming Council headed by Irene Naksiita, Director of Communications and Resource Mobilization at the Uganda Red Cross Society.

Building on the momentum of successful launches across Uganda, Unilever Uganda today introduced the Royco Cube Ku String to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. This initiative underscores Unilever’s commitment to bringing innovation closer to its consumers and celebrating the vital role they play in shaping the brand’s journey.

To mark 20 years of impact, Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) has unveiled a new name — Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations — alongside an ambitious 2025-2030 strategy to build climate-resilient, inclusive water and sanitation services across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia’s fast-growing cities and towns.

Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. However, despite their significant role in the sector, women and youth continue to face systemic barriers that limit their full participation. While the conversation on inclusivity in agriculture is not new, targeted solutions backed by tangible impact and evidence are essential to move beyond rhetoric.

Reckitt, a global leader in hygiene, health, and nutrition, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving hygiene standards in schools through better facilities and impactful education.

Unilever Uganda, through its iconic seasoning brand Royco, has successfully concluded its ‘Share Goodness’ campaign, a month-long initiative that provided nutritious Iftar meals to over 5,000 Muslims in 25 mosques across the country. To mark the end of Ramadan, Royco made a significant donation to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council, reinforcing its commitment to community welfare and the spirit of giving.

Global cloud communications platform Infobip celebrates International Women’s Month with the appointment of Viktorija Radman to the Board of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF).

Unilever, a global leader in fast-moving consumer goods, has unveiled its latest packaging innovation—the Royco String Pack—in response to growing consumer demand for greater convenience and accessibility.

Infobip has entered a strategic five-year partnership with Bayobab, a leading African digital connectivity provider. Bayobab will use Infobip’s Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Customer Modules and Routing management to handle campaign management, APIs, and analytics and deliver SMS across Africa and beyond.