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Pearl Bank Managing Director Julius Kakeeto shows off the awards the bank received as PRAU climaxed its 50th Anniversary Summit in Jinja 23rd October 2026.
The Bank won 4 awards: Impact Beyond Profit, Corporate Storyteller, Media Relations Gold Star, and PR Crown Jewel.
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*⃣ The Uganda government is courting global lenders to revive the €2.7 billion stalled project
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#PRAUAt50: As we celebrated 50 years of PRAU and 10th PRAU Excellence Awards, our sponsors helped us turn a historic occasion into an extraordinary experience.
Thank you for standing with us & for enabling put the 50th Anniversary Celebrations together.
#AdvancingPRExcellence
Prime Minister Nabbanja today launched a report on food security and malnutrition across the country.
#FSNA2026
#FoodSecurityUG
#malnutrition
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Prime Minister Nabbanja had today launched a report on food security and malnutrition across the country.
#FSNA2026
#FoodSecurityUG
#malnutrition
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How SEACOM is expanding East Africa’s digital infrastructure
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Feni joins leaders at Malaria Free Uganda board inauguration
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The Independent retweeted
Karamoja and refugee communities are hit hardest, with hunger at its highest level since 2018. Without more support, conditions will worsen in the February to June 2027 says Mr. Leonard Zulu
@UNinUganda Resident Coordinator Uganda
#FSNA2026 | #FoodSecurityUG I @UNICEFUganda
The Independent retweeted
Across the areas analysed, approximately 3.6 million people currently face high levels of acute food insecurity, classified in IPC Phase 3 and above. This number is projected to rise to 4.4 million between February and June 2027.
#FSNA2026 | #FoodSecurityUG
Kaabong and Kotido: 55% of people are in Crisis or worse, and they are the only two areas with Critical acute malnutrition (IPC AMN Phase 4).
#FSNA2026 | #FoodSecurityUG
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@IGGUganda has directed the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon.@norbertmao, to enforce its earlier directive to interdict @Mercykains, the Registrar General of @URSBHQ, over allegations of corruption within the institution.
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UNMC governance crisis deepens as interdicted CEO faces fresh allegations.
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PM Nabbanja to outline plans to improve food security and end malnutrition
✳️Uganda to unveil sobering food security report with focus on Karamoja
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Vanessa Nakate: From Kampala street protests to the African Union’s corridors of power
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The Independent retweeted
Pearl Bank wins inaugural PR Crown Jewel accolade at 10th PRAU Excellence Awards
🏆 PR Crown Jewel Award
🏆 Media Relations Gold Standard Award
🏆 Corporate Storytellers Award
🏆 Impact Beyond Profit Award
🥈 Culture Champions - Runner-up
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Uganda calls for predictable funding and joint AU-UN frameworks for continental peace operations
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The Independent retweeted
🇺🇬🤝🌍 Led by H.E. Amb. @Rotengo2 , Uganda’s delegation participated in the 9th @AUC_PAPS –UN PBC Consultative Meeting in New York, reinforcing the importance of African-led, nationally owned peacebuilding. Commitments to coordinated field missions, regional cooperation and quarterly progress reviews offer practical pathways to turn dialogue into sustainable peace and stability across Africa. #AU #PeaceAndSecurity #Peacebuilding
Uganda calls for predictable funding and joint AU-UN frameworks for continental peace operations
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