Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has donated over 200 hand washing units to the communities of Luzira and Port Bell and over 800 face masks to Local Council leaders to promote public hygiene in the fight against COVID-19. The donation was handed over by Juliana Kagwa, the UBL corporate Relations Director to the Luzira LC 3 Chairman, Willy Turinawe in the presence of various Chairpersons from Port Bell and Luzira. “In view of the current situation created by the Corona Virus pandemic in Uganda and around the world, there is nothing more important than following preventive measures such as frequent hand…
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KCB Bank Uganda has donated medical equipment worth UGX12 million to Sanctuary Medical Foundation in Gayaza. The donation comes on the backdrop of heightened need for in-patient medical equipment and need for protection of frontline health center staff from COVID-19. The items donated to Sanctuary Medical Foundation included; 10 Adjustable Adult patient beds with in-built drip stands, mattresses with PVC covers and 10 COVID-19 protective suits to aid in the treatment of patients at the facility. Edgar Byamah, the Managing Director at KCB observed that as a health Facility, there is continued need for availability of medical equipment and supplies…
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In the history of Uganda, there probably has never been any single national cause, that has brought together Uganda and Ugandans alike- individual and corporate, than the Covid-19 fundraising drive. Although the campaign launched by the president is yet to hit its targets of UGX170 billion; by end of June approximately UGX50 billion- UGX17 billion in cash and UGX33bn in kind, including 70 vehicles had been collected- an unprecedented record by all standards. At the height of the campaign- many a time, the public focus was often drawn to the how much question- often missing out on the broader picture…
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Stanbic Bank Uganda has given organisations and health partners 1,000 prepaid cards to facilitate cashless payments for frontline staff and other essential workers. This is another of the bank’s contribution to the fight against the COVID-19 spread by eliminating the usage of cash, one way through which the virus can be transmitted. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Plan International, Stanbic Bank Uganda Head of Personal Markets, Israel Arinaitwe, said, “As a bank, we are committed to growth and development of Uganda, and it’s in the same spirit that we are supporting Ministry of Health efforts with prepaid cards which…
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The European Union (EU) Delegation in Uganda has announced a grant of UGX8.35 billion (Euros 2 million) towards the country’s efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Attilio Pacifici, the Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Uganda made the revelation on the sidelines of the Human Rights Defenders Award event held at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, Per Lindgärde, on Thursday.The Ambassador said that the money is going to be channelled through Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as grants to complement the government’s efforts. He noted that more efforts are needed to address issues of…
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Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has donated UGX20 million to the national task-force to fight COVID-19. So far, Uganda has confirmed 724 COVID-19 cases, and is still under a partial lockdown, with majority of Ugandans struggling to earn a living. The money was raised from contributions of the board, management and staff. The donation was handed over to the State minister for General Duties Mary Karooro Okurut, by URSB board chairman Ambassador Francis Butagira together with the Registrar General Bemanya Twebaze in Kampala today. Speaking at the handover of the money, Ambassador Francis Butagira said it was necessary to lend a…
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KAMPALA, June 12th, 2020―Kansai Plascon Uganda, a subsidiary of Japanese paint company Kansai Paint Co., Ltd., yesterday, June 12th donated 4,000 litres of the company’s Anti Mosquito Paint to the Ministry of Education and Sports for use in schools ahead of the post-COVID-19 lockdown reopening of Uganda’s educational institutions. Additionally, in support of the government’s fight against COVID-19, the company has also made available 20,000 face masks for teachers, as they prepare for the reopening of schools. The donation was handed over to the Honourable Dr. John Muyingo, the Uganda State Minister for Higher Education by Mr. Mizumoto Horii, the…
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In a bid to support vulnerable communities across the country that have been affected by the COVID19 lockdown, Stanbic Bank has contributed a further UGX140 million used for purchasing food items for the communities in which they are operating in. Through the different branches across the country, the bank employees distributed food items to over 4,000 individuals among vulnerable communities across the country. Stanbic Staff members hand over food items to Hospice Uganda as part of their contribution to support vulnerable communities Speaking during the handover of food items to Loving Hearts Babies Home, Munyonyo children’s home, Stanbic Bank Uganda…
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Toyota Uganda Ltd, yesterday June 2nd 2019, handed over a brand-new Hino 500 series truck valued at UGX 225 million to the National Covid taskforce to support in the transportation of medical and food supplies as part of Uganda’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. Along with the truck, the company, also donated 6.5 tonnes of Supreme maize flour and UGX 20 million cash. The donation was received by Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut and Mr. Emmanuel Katongole, the heads of the government fundraising taskforce. Handing over the donation, Toyota Uganda Managing Director Mahmood Omar, said they…
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UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda has today handed over to the National COVID-19 Taskforce a contribution of 100 hospital beds worth UGX100 million. This is over and above an earlier donation of UGX10 million made towards COVID-19 relief efforts in the country, The beds will be distributed to the various regional referral hospitals to help in the improvement of healthcare during and after COVID-19 crisis. The contribution was presented by representatives of the Board and management of UAP Old Mutual Group Uganda to Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, the National COVID-19 Taskforce chairperson. Handing over the donation, the managing Director of…
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