Tag Archives: fuel

Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The affordable prices of fuel in the neighboring Tanzania is enticing boda boda riders operating in areas around Mutukula town council in Kyotera district to shun Ugandan petrol stations. A number of Ugandan boda boda riders are regularly crossing the border to fuel their motorcycles …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four people have been killed following an accident involving a fuel truck along the Fort Portal – Kasese highway. The accident happened on Friday at 12pm at Kasunganyanja trading centre in Kibiito Sub County, Bunyangabu district. The fuel truck that was heading to Kasese district …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 7,000 customers of Vivo Energy – the vender of Shell branded fuels – have been rewarded with fuel and airtime worth Shs 30 million in the ongoing nationwide 10 weeks of ‘cheer reloaded’ promotion. The promotion is aimed at rewarding loyal motorists and infusing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traffic police have banned fuel, sand and stone trucks from accessing Kampala city centre during voting and tallying of presidential votes. Senior Superintendent of Police –SSP Norman Musinga, the Kampala metropolitan police commander said in a bid to ensure there is peace and uninterrupted traffic …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda police Force- UPF have suspended selling and buying of fuel in jerry-cans at all pumps until the end of elections. They say this is to curtail acts of making petrol bombs in the anticipated riots. This follows the protests that took place 2 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank in partnership with fuel distributor, Stabex International have launched a partnership intended to enhance the customer experience as they access the bank’s digital banking services at Stabex fuel stations. This move comes amidst growing uptake of digital banking products in Uganda and beyond. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two businessmen have been charged by the Anti Corruption Court for theft of fuel belonging to Total Uganda. The two Deogratius Twagirayezu and Joseph Bbuye were on Thursday arraigned before Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Pamela Lamunu Ochaya who charged them with two counts of …

The current situation place the country’s businesses in a disadvantaged position compared to their peers in the region       Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Fuel consumers in Uganda could have been in a celebration mood as they reap benefits of reduced prices of the precious commodity that drives many economies …

Lagos, Nigeria | AFP |  Plunging oil prices and collapsing state revenues have seen Nigerian authorities vow an end to a controversial fuel subsidy scheme long criticised as a graft-ridden drain on public finances. But there are major doubts that Africa’s most populous country is finally ready to wean itself off …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district Covid-19 task force has failed to distribute relief food due to lack of fuel and personal protective equipment. Mukono was added to Kampala and Wakiso among the districts receiving food from the Office of the Prime Minister. The food is meant for …