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  Mubende, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  When Osward Kakande watched his mother struggle with persistent coughs and headaches caused by smoke from traditional cooking stoves, he never imagined that her suffering would inspire a business now valued at more than Shs450 million. Today, the founder and director of Mubende …

    Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT |  When Polland Food Centre opened its doors in 2025, the aroma of sizzling delicacies filled the air. But behind the scenes, another scent lingered: stubborn smoke from traditional charcoal stoves that were quietly burning through profits. Like many fast-growing restaurants, Polland found itself …

  Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda continues to face a significant household energy challenge, particularly in rural communities where access to modern energy sources remains limited. The vast majority of families rely on biomass fuels such as firewood and charcoal, burned on traditional three-stone fires or rudimentary metal …

  Equity Bank enables St. Andrew’s School Save UGX 15 Million a Year Through Clean Cooking   Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew’s Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area. The school administration recently acquired …

    The lender has introduced Equi-Green Loans and Green Enterprise Financing products targeting households, small businesses, agribusinesses, schools, and institutions investing in renewable energy technologies   Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within …