Author: Namwera Faith Zeporah

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.

This initiative is rooted in the spirit of generosity and nourishment, ensuring that families and communities come together to enjoy memorable Iftar meals during this sacred season.

Davis & Shirtliff, Africa’s leading provider of water and energy solutions, has partnered with Flowserve Corporation, a global leader in flow control products and services, to enhance access to premium, affordable industrial pumps and seals for companies across East and Central Africa.

Spotify has announced Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader Sunmisola Agbebi as the EQUAL Africa Artist for February 2025, recognising her talent and impact in the gospel music industry. Sunmisola Agbebi joins Qing Madi in the 2025 EQUAL Africa programme; Spotify’s initiative dedicated to showcasing outstanding female talent from the continent and elevating them globally.