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General Information Type: Government-owned parastatal under the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development. Shares are held by the ministries of Energy and Finance. Founded: April 1, 2001, following the breakup of the Uganda Electricity Board. Headquarters: Sixth floor, UEDCL Tower, 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala (coordinates: 0°19’35.0″N, 32°34’38.0″E). ⚡ Roles & Assets Primary Function: Owns and…
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The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a major humanitarian NGO operating in Uganda since 1997. Here’s an overview of their work: 📍 Operations in Uganda Presence since 1997, with a focus on refugee-hosting areas — West Nile, southwest, northern Uganda, and Karamoja. Works closely with UNHCR, local NGOs (e.g., HADS, Uganda Law Society), and government…
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Presence & Operations Office Location: Ericsson Uganda is based in Kampala at Plot 24B, Akii‑Bua Road, Nakasero. Core Activities: Rolling out and expanding 4G/5G network infrastructure, including Ericsson Radio System and Cloud RAN. Providing cloud software (Core, OSS/BSS, automation), private wireless, enterprise wireless (Private 5G/WAN), and network management. Offering vertical solutions: defence, public safety, rail, government, energy,…
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Presence & Operations Established operations in Uganda since 2015, with a local subsidiary (d.light Uganda Limited) based in Kampala, employing around 200–500 staff. Offers distribution through PayGo financing, agents, and partnerships—leveraging the Atlas platform for payment, inventory, and field operations. 📈 Financing & Investment In July 2024, secured a US $176 million multi‑currency securitization facility (via African…
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Overview of AGL AGL, formerly part of Bolloré Africa Logistics, is now fully owned by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) as of late 2022 and rebranded in 2023. Globally, it operates across ~50 countries with ~23,000 employees, making it a major multimodal logistics operator across Africa. 🇺🇬 Presence in Uganda 📍 Locations & Contact Head Office:…
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What is URSB? Semi‑autonomous government agency, established by Act of Parliament in 1998; started operations as a standalone entity in 2012. Operates under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Uganda. Head office is located at Uganda Business Facilitation Centre, Plot 1 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo, Kampala. 🎯 Mandate & Core Functions Business Registration Registers…
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Uganda Wildlife Authority is a semi‑autonomous government agency established in August 1996, formalized under the Uganda Wildlife Statute (later the Uganda Wildlife Act 2000, amended 2019), merging the Uganda National Parks and Game & Fisheries departments. Overseen by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, its mandate is to conserve, manage, and regulate wildlife resources…
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The District Service Commission is a statutory body established under Uganda’s Local Government Act. It operates at the district level—like Bushenyi—to manage public service staffing. Its functions include: Advertising, recruiting, and appointing district-level staff (e.g., teachers, health officers, engineers) Handling terms and conditions of service Managing disciplinary issues and staff grievances These roles ensure merit-based…
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Xclusive Uganda, a leading horticulture company based just north of Kampala: 🌱 Company Profile Founded in 2006, Xclusive Uganda is a privately held horticultural enterprise specializing in the production of high-quality plant cuttings, including chrysanthemums, kalanchoe, asters, and celosia. The operation spans an 11-hectare farm located about 20 km north of Kampala in Kiwenda, Wakiso. Products…
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Overview & Mission Omia is a private, for-profit agribusiness founded in November 2016, with operations launching in July 2018 in Arua, Northern Uganda. They aim to ensure that smallholder farmers across Uganda and broader East Africa access quality, genuine, affordable agricultural inputs, receive technical support, and gain access to profitable markets . 🏢 Locations &…