Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | University students across Uganda have been equipped with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills through a programme called Campus Version 2025, supported by Coca- Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Family Uplift. The Campus Version 2025 programme aims to equip students with practical financial literacy and …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda renews hydration partnership for the 2025 Rwenzori Marathon
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) is going the distance in its partnership with the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it once again steps forward as the official hydration partner for the upcoming fourth edition of the race. The marathon, known for its scenic route …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda partners with KiBO Foundation to empower women entrepreneurs
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of more than 1,000 women within the Kampala metropolitan area received training to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial skills through a partnership between Coca- Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and the KiBO Foundation. The project, called “Women Arise” is a skills training initiative focused …
Read More »Success story: How Mulaliira grew from local vendor to official Coca-Cola distributor
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | When David Mulaliira first weighed the risks of launching a softdrink distribution business, he knew he needed a partner whose reputation spoke for itself. As the owner of Vinegarden Enterprises, dealing in school supplies, construction materials, and consulting services, he had built small successes …
Read More »Coca-Cola brings back its legendary “Share a Coke” campaign
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola is bringing back its legendary “Share a Coke” campaign, offering fresh brand experiences and inviting a new generation to experience the magic of personalised connection, it said on May 6. In 2011, the brand launched this first-of-its-kind campaign in which you could find …
Read More »Coca-Cola beverages Uganda promotes water stewardship with efficiency measures
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda distribution partner celebrates growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda’s (CCBU) official Coca-Cola Distributors (OCCDs) marked its significant growth as a business partner by inaugurating new premises. Bronze Logistics, an OCCD based in Kazo, Bwaise, has moved from a rented 116m2 warehouse to a self-owned 500m2 facility. “Our partnership …
Read More »Coca-Cola beats earnings despite Q3 volume dip
NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | Coca-Cola shares fell nearly 2 percent on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter unit case volumes. The 2 percent decline in concentrate shipments, attributed to the timing of deliveries, led to an overall 1 percent year-over-year drop in unit case volumes. …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda renews partnership with Rwenzori Marathon
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting athleticism and community engagement by renewing its partnership as the official hydration sponsor for the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon. This year marks the third consecutive time CCBU has provided essential hydration to participants …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages new production line drives growth in region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages is reaping from setting up Africa’s fastest plastic bottle production line in its East Africa operations. It has a capacity of 67,000 bottles per hour and equipped with state-of-the-art technology such as robotic arms and automated fillers and is now driving efficiency …
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