Uganda’s Top Brands Recognized at the 2025 Business Excellence Awards

Consumer Publications Uganda Limited held the prestigious 2025 Business Excellence Awards (BEAwards) on August 1st at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, honoring exceptional companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

According to Alowo Agnes, Chief Operations Manager at Consumer Publications Uganda, this year’s awards spotlighted brands that have consistently earned consumer trust and demonstrated unwavering commitment to excellence.

“The BEAwards celebrate companies that have set the benchmark in delivering superior products and services,” Alowo said. “Finalists were selected based on strong brand loyalty, influenced by consumer tastes and preferences.”

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Excellence in Investment Leadership Award to the Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, Hon. Evelyn Anite, who graced the event as Chief Guest.

In her tribute, the organizers recognized her significant role in accelerating Uganda’s private sector growth and enhancing the country’s regional economic influence.

In her remarks, Minister Anite applauded the private sector for its resilience, quality production, and consumer focused innovation.

“Congratulations to all the companies recognized by the consumers. As the saying goes, the customer is king. Thank you for meeting their expectations with high-quality and affordable products,” she stated.

She further emphasized the sector’s substantial contribution to the economy, “today, over 1.2 million Ugandans are employed by the private sector, and our products are enjoyed by more than 300 million people across East Africa. Congratulations to Movit, Sumz, Bella Wine, and all the other winners driving national growth and economic resilience.”

Reflecting on Uganda’s transformation, Minister Anite noted, "when I was appointed Minister of Investment in 2016, President Museveni said Uganda was a supermarket for global goods. Today, we are proud to be among the leading exporters of quality goods and services to the world’s supermarkets.”

The Business Excellence Awards continue to serve as a platform to recognize and celebrate Uganda’s most impactful businesses those whose dedication to excellence enhances the nation’s competitiveness on the regional and global stage.