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Uganda Development Corporation currently holds a 28.51% shareholding in Bukona Agro Processors Ltd.
The investment supported the revival of Bukona’s previously defunct factory operations, improved business performance and provided working capital. #UIC2026 #UDCAT10
Today, the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and Bukona Agro Processors Ltd officially commission the new Ethanol-Petrol Blending Plant in Malaba, Tororo District.
Hon @SanjayTanna444 Minister of @mtic_uganda graces the event as the Guest of Honour. #UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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Hon. @SanjayTanna444, Minister of @mtic_uganda today officiated the commissioning of Bukona Agro Processors Ltd.’s ethanol–petrol blending plant in Malaba,
highlighting @udc_uganda ’s investment in Uganda’s industrialisation and domestic energy development.
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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Day 2 of the Organic & Nature Expo Africa 2026 has been successfully concluded at Hotel Africana, Kampala!
The four-day event is being held under the theme: “Organic and Regenerative Innovations: Africa’s Competitive Edge.”
#OrganicWeekUG #NOW2026 #ONE2026 #CBI
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Discounted KFC Streetwise + a chance to win a Busiika Adventure = a pretty good deal 🤝😂
Get your Streetwise 2 or 3, share a picture or video, tag @KFCUganda and use #IAmStreetwise to win a trip to Busiika Adventure Park
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Ideas are great but seeing those ideas translated into working solutions is even better🤝
Day 2 of the #UCCTestbedHackathon continues with innovators showcasing their concepts, demonstrating their prototypes and explaining how their solutions can contribute to safer digital spaces for children.
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The conversation continue today around child online protection should not end at identifying the dangers children face online. We must also invest in practical solutions that empower them to respond appropriately.
#UCCTestbedHackathon
#ChildOnlineProtection
#SaferDigitalSpaces
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Happening now is the Build Sprint 4 (Final Demo) session at the #UCCTestbedHackathon where innovators are taking part in mock pitching sessions with mentors.
The focus is on assessing progress, testing how clearly teams can articulate their ideas, identifying gaps and receiving constructive feedback to strengthen their final pitches.
#SaferDigitalSpaces #ChildOnlineProtection
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If the setup already looks this good, imagine the actual experience 😍🔥
Early Bird tickets are UGX 70K. Get yours before it’s time to pay UGX 100K at the gate.
Visit quicket.co.ug or dial *252*4#.
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Group 1 presented an AI-powered solution that filters harmful websites, provides safer alternatives, allows authorised adults to grant access to restricted content and supports customised content profiles for different age groups.
#UCCTestbedHackathon #ChildOnlineProtection #SaferDigitalSpaces
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Beyond detecting manipulated content, Group 2 wants children to have a safe, non-judgmental space where they can learn, ask questions and seek guidance.
Their solution incorporates AI-powered content assessment, confidence scoring and reverse search to help children trace content to its original source and identify possible manipulation.
#UCCTestbedHackathon #ChildOnlineProtection #SaferDigitalSpaces
Sarah Lois Tusingwile, Technical Advisor for Enterprises and Markets at @CARE, highlighted the importance of inclusive access to finance for women, youth, refugees and persons with disabilities in the agricultural sector.
#OrganicWeekUG
Pictorial at the ongoing Day 3 of the Organic and Nature Expo Africa.
Theme: "Organic and Regenerative Innovations: Africa’s Competitive Edge.”
📍 Hotel Africana.
#OrganicWeekUG
Through its partnership with NOGAMU, CARE supports women entrepreneurs to overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing formal markets, securing better prices and participating in organic and regenerative agriculture. #OrganicWeekUG
Uganda’s National Biofuels Blending Programme promotes the use of locally produced biofuels alongside conventional petroleum products.
The programme provides an opportunity to connect agricultural production, domestic processing & the national fuel supply chain.#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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CONNECTING AGRICULTURE TO ENERGY
Bukona produces ethanol using locally sourced agricultural materials, including dry cassava, maize grains and molasses.
Its operations connect farmers and agricultural suppliers to industrial processing and energy markets.
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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SUPPORTING UGANDA’S BIOFUELS PROGRAMME
The Malaba ethanol–petrol blending plant integrates locally produced anhydrous ethanol into Uganda’s petrol supply chain.
The facility supports the National Biofuels Blending Programme, which promotes the use of biofuels
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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INVESTING IN UGANDA’S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE
Bukona’s operations contribute to employment, local sourcing, government revenue and cleaner cooking solutions.
The commissioning forms part of UDC’s 10-year anniversary activities, showcasing investment impact
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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HAPPENING NOW:
Hon. @SanjayTanna444, Minister of @mtic_uganda officiates the UDC commissioning of Bukona Agro Processors Ltd.’s ethanol–petrol blending plant in Malaba, advancing local value addition, import substitution & Uganda’s energy sector development.
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
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UDC’S INVESTMENT IN BUKONA
Following financial difficulties in 2021, Bukona Agro Processors Ltd. partnered with UDC, which now holds a 28.51% shareholding.
The investment supported the revival of factory operations, improved business performance and
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10
HAPPENING NOW:
Hon. @SanjayTanna444, Minister of @mtic_uganda officiates the UDC commissioning of Bukona Agro Processors Ltd.’s ethanol–petrol blending plant in Malaba, advancing local value addition, import substitution & Uganda’s energy sector development.
#UIC2026 #UDCAT10




























































