UMA kicks off 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025

UMA kicks off 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has officially opened the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025 under the theme “Sustainable Industrialization for Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wealth Creation.” The fair, which began on October 2, 2025, was officially opened by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Matia Kasaija, who commended Uganda’s manufacturers […]

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 Plascon Drives Excellence with Premium Paints at Kampala Auto Show

Plascon Drives Excellence with Premium Paints at Kampala Auto Show

The 4th edition of the Kampala Auto Show, held from 12th to 13th July 2025 at the Kololo Independence Grounds, concluded in style, drawing over 5,000 auto enthusiasts, motorsport fans, families, and key players in Uganda’s automotive industry. Regarded as the country’s premier automotive experience, this annual event once again united vehicle manufacturers, spare part […]

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 Plascon Expands Painter Empowerment With New SACCO Offices in Masaka, Kasese, and Fort Portal

Plascon Expands Painter Empowerment With New SACCO Offices in Masaka, Kasese, and Fort Portal

In a landmark move to empower Uganda’s professional painting community, Plascon has officially launched three new Painters Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) offices in Masaka, Kasese, and Fort Portal. These offices mark a new chapter in the company’s mission to uplift and support painters across the country by expanding access to financial tools, training, […]

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 Plascon Uganda Sponsors Star-Studded Charity Event Featuring Abhijeet Bhattacharya

Plascon Uganda Sponsors Star-Studded Charity Event Featuring Abhijeet Bhattacharya

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) multipurpose hall was filled with excitement as hundreds of Indians from the Indian Community in Uganda and Ugandans came together for a remarkable evening of music and charity. The much-anticipated charity concert, headlined by the legendary Indian playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya, was a resounding success. Organized by the Bengali Association […]

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 Plascon Uganda Joins Indian Community For Charity Concert

Plascon Uganda Joins Indian Community For Charity Concert

Plascon Uganda, in collaboration with the Sindhi Community and Indian Association Uganda, spearheaded a groundbreaking charity concert dubbed “DIL se DESI” on May 11th, 2024, aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities in Uganda. The event, held at the Millennium Grounds in Lugogo-Kampala, displayed an extraordinary lineup of India’s finest musical talents, providing attendees with a once-in-a-lifetime […]

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 Plascon Uganda and Buganda Kingdom partner to offer paint to the kingdom

Plascon Uganda and Buganda Kingdom partner to offer paint to the kingdom

The Buganda Kingdom has renewed its partnership with Kansai Plascon Uganda following the end of the first partnership contract. The three-year cooperation between the two parties was announced today by the kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayinga and Plascon’s Managing Director Santosh Gumte at a press briefing at Bulange, Mengo. Plascon has agreed to continue […]

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 Painters tipped on good conduct

Painters tipped on good conduct

Did you know that there is such a thing as etiquette for Painters and Masons?  Well, neither did we until we attended a Painter’s workshop held in Hoima town on Thursday. Have you ever had a painter in your house so nosy they joined in on your “kabozi”? Well, they are crossing the line. How […]

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