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2015

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NEWSLETTER

C O N T E N T S 1

2 MESSAGE FROM THE BUSINESS HEAD

2 MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORIAL CHAIRMAN

3 UBL GRADUATE TRAINEES

4 MESSAGE FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT

5 MESSAGE FROM THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

6 MESSAGE FROM THE PRODUCTION MANAGER

7 MESSAGE FROM THE MARKETING MANAGER

8 MARKETING EXHIBITIONS

10 CSR MBALE

12 ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & SAFETY

13 ENVIRONMENT HEALTH & SAFETY

14 GROWING FAMILY

16 UBL TORORO BRANCH

17 UBL ARUA BRANCH

20 UBL SPORTS

21 WEDDING BELLS | JOKES | QUOTES

EDITORIAL TEAM

Amon Aruho -------- Editorial Chairman

Judith Amwine -------- Editor

Nashemeza Harriet -------- Editor

Luisa Ainomugasho -------- Editor

Davies Lukyamuzi -------- Editor


W E L C O M E 2

There is a saying that “Change is the only constant in Today’s world”. When I look back on 2015, our major intention was to revamp and rejuvenate Uganda Baati so that this rejuvenation is not only felt internally, but also externally with customers, competitors and other stake holders as well. This meant a series of actions in terms of attitudes, motivation, focus on planning and execution, remove bias etc. Fortunately, our custom-ers have responded positively to all the changes that we tried in the market, and did buy more of our products in 2015 which meant that we could deliver growth.

The way I see 2016, I feel it would also be a challenging year for us. Hopefully if there are no major disturbances on the political front on account of elections and no major economic issue, we should not do too badly. The foundation is in place. We have taken a much higher target and I am sure if we continue to focus the way we did in 2015, we will achieve our 2016 objectives as well.

I take this opportunity again to thank each one of you for the support and suggestions from time to time. They have all been very invaluable in helping us build a better and stronger Uganda Baati.

Best wishes for 2016

Regards,

DP MohantyBUSINESS HEAD & DIRECTOR

As we come to the end of what has been an exciting, challenging, inter-esting and di�erent year in Uganda Baati Limited, I can only say that a determined and focused team will always achieve success.

Reflection through the year shows how great a team we are as we have achieved alot in 2015. All of us have worked hard to achieve our goals in one form or the other whether are supervisors or are being supervised in the di�erent sections of our company.

As we move into 2016, we must have a positive attitude over and above all the duties that have been assigned to us at any given time if we are to produce the desired results. We must win the trust of the people that walk with us this journey as we work on a daily basis. Three qualities are indis-pensable to all of us if we are to become successful and give the best of ourselves in the coming year 2016.

COMPETENCEOur competence must be clear to those who have chosen and selected us to perform work. They must see our wisdom and confidence in the face of assign-ments, see solutions from us, and not see work going uncompleted for days, weeks and months.

Dear All,

We are now coming to almost the end of the year for 2015 and as we enter into the New Year, I thought it was appropriate to highlight a few things.

First of all I take this opportunity to wish you and your family “ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year”. Before we bid adieu to 2015, I am sure we would like to cherish some wonderful memo-ries we had in 2015 at Uganda Baati. I would like to thank each one of you for the e�ort and contribution during the year to ensure that Uganda Baati does well.

It was a tough year but a very eventful year at Uganda Baati. We not only reversed the declining trend in business but ensured that we grow well in double digits and come as close to the target that we had set ourselves for. Except for the exchange losses due to the currency devaluation, we were close to the targets for most of the parameters we had set ourselves for.

I know it was a bit tough for many as we are trying to reverse gear and lot of time we had to shed our existing inertia, thoughts, and beliefs to come out with new and better way of doing things to make us successful.

MESSAGE FROM THE BUSINESS HEAD

A WORD FROM THEEDITORIAL CHAIRMAN


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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR CONTINUED

CHARACTERThe people that have chosen us must see integrity and honesty in us. In their minds we must be utterly trustworthy, men and women to be depended upon.

CONNECTIONWe must know how to connect with people, we must speak their language, we must also express compassion for their predica-ments and relate well to all.

They must not see an enemy in us but rather team members complementing their e�orts for success.Winning is partly achieved by a person who possesses the above qualities and all of us must do our best to have these three. The simple formula for winning in 2016 is: COMPETENCE + CHARACTER + CONNECTION = SUCCESS

Once again welcome to the last publication for this year. A big thank you to the editorial team- Judith, Luisa, Nash and Davies. Merry Christmas & Happy New year!

Amon Aruho HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The journey of selecting Graduate Trainees has finally come to an end where by five (5) trainees were successfully selected in the departments of Finance, Supply chain, Sales & Marketing and Production . The GT’s are: Mpamira Ronah (Finance), Nyesiga Wycli� (Marketing), Dembe Eliphelet (Supply Chain), Emmanuel Mbonimpa (Technical Sales) and Michael Semaganda (Production) who reported o�icially on the 23rd November 2015.

Presentations from all departments have been done by heads of departments in order for them to understand the objectives of Uganda Baati Limited and Safal Group. This program is the very first of its kind at Uganda Baati Limited and we hope we shall do our best to make these trainees feel settled in the UBL family. Welcome once again to Uganda Baati Limited and we wish you the very best during your stay at UBL.

By: Judith Amwiine. (HRO-Learning Training and Development)

UBL GRADUATE TRAINEES 2015

Eliphelet, Wycli�, Ronah, Emmanuel and Michael are the UBL Graduate Trainees 2015.


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At the onset we would like to congratulate the entire team for the stupendous performance in the year 2015. The year has seen a big turn around for the company and credit goes to the entire team who have put in a lot of hard work.

State of Ugandan Economy

Despite weak demand from abroad, Uganda’s growth prospects have remained relatively good, though below historical average, largely driven by domestic demand, with strong public investments. However, domestic demand is expected to weaken in the coming months due to tight policy stance before broadening in the medium to long term

The Shilling depreciation pressures which started in 2014 continued through 2015, with the Shilling depreciating by 22 % year -on-year on a trade weighted basis. However the shilling has showed some resilience against the USD since October, thereby arresting the free fall depreciation of the UGX against the USD. The depreciation pressures were largely driven by the contin-ued global strengthening of the USD; continued weakening of the current account deficit; reduction in FDI inflows on account of deferred investments in the oil sector because of low global oil prices;

net portfolio outflows; elevated demand for foreign exchange from the key sectors of the economy including energy, manufacturing and o�shore players; and bearish sentiments in the foreign exchange market.

Inflationary pressures remain elevated, though inflation remained close to the BoU’s medium-term target of 5 % after bottoming out at the beginning of 2015.

Interest rates have risen in the recent past, reflecting expectations about increased domestic financing and rising inflation expectations in parts driven by sustained deprecia-tion pressures. The yields on government securities remain at 20.28% (91 days) and bank rare at 22% p.a.

Highlights of the Finance

Function

Implementation of the Bill of Mate-rial Module thereby automating the production orders in the system and enabling accurate costing of WIP and finished goods inventory.

Successful completion of VAT, WHT and Income Tax audit till the year 2014.

By: Mr. Sandeep Shah (MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT)

MESSAGE FROM THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT


S U P P L Y C H A I N 5

Outbound Logistics

- Create customer satisfaction through quality products and services- Maintaining Optimal stocks in FG- Minimizing costs involved in logistics and material handling, etc

The team was new and we all strived hard to ensure that we achieve maximum of the above objectives.

It is almost a year since the Supply Chain Department has been e�ec-tively operational. Our objectives for 2015 have been to ensure maximum results in the areas of;

Inbound Logistics

- Ensure Optimal stock levels- Minimizing cost involved in transport, clearance etc- Following guidelines given by URA, UNBS and other government bodies, etc.

Outbound

Apart from the normal routine jobs, the entire team was involved in “change for better” activities.

The recent “change for better” activities in Supply Chain are;

- Revamping of the FG loading areas, di�erent storage and loading areas for Unpainted and Pre-painted materials- Increase in the loading bay for pre-painted material- A planning section is formed to ensure proper branch coordination, proper production coordination, giving loading slots to avoid loading delays, arranging logistics to deliver material.

I take this opportunity to thank all for their perpetual support and assistance

By: Neeraj SabharwalSUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

MESSAGE FROM SUPPLY CHAIN DEPARTMENT

Unpainted material sectionPre-painted material section

FG Loading area


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Production department for instance space has been created hence reducing on the congestion that was previously in the factory, translucent lights have been fixed giving enough light to all areas in the plant, also walk ways were painted and labeled to ease move-ment of people which is among the measures of controlling accidents in the factory. We are certain come 2016 we will do our very best to achieve high targets; my word of encouragement to all for the coming new year is let us WORK HARD AND STAY FOCUSED for the year 2016.

Thank you all and be blessed.

Santosh YadavPRODUCTION MANAGER

It was a challenging year in 2015 but we managed to supply the material required by our sales team. We have a higher target for 2016 and we would like to equally contribute with good quality materials while maintaining higher levels of safety in our manufacturing process.

I take this opportunity to thank the production sta� for e�orts put into making orders ready for our customers. Appreciation also goes to sta� from other depart-ments who have made this work possible. It is with togetherness and teamwork that will improve our ways of working in the coming years.

On another note, there have been some improvements in the

MESSAGE FROM THE PRODUCTION MANAGER


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voice and we hope to continue growing in the roofing sector as a stronger and better organized company. Our focus for 2016 is to build deeper relationships with customers, earn the profits our shareholders expect, and help restore confidence and strength to our economy.

To highlight our achievements in 2015, Uganda Baati Ltd managed to scoop an award in the annual People`s Choice Awards for Best Metallic Products 2015 and a prestigious 23rd UMA 2015 trade fair award as the Best In Building Construction & Housing Technol-ogy Exhibitor. We embrace the New Year 2016 and our job is to continue to focus intently on what

we can control: providing our customers with the best service and most comprehensive support so that they manage costs, re-building our brand, and doing our part to keep the business moving forward.

Our long-term value will come through and be reflected in our desire to cope with any imminent challenge that may face us in 2016.

I join the rest of the team at Uganda Baati to appreciate all of your great work handled by each individual, department, support sta�, vendors, agencies, service providers, dealers, distributors, retailers, our HODs, the entire management and group Directors for a fabulous relationship and excellent steward-ship through the year 2015.

It is because of you, and because we know we can do so much more for customers and the nation better than anyone else, that I have such great confidence in our future. I wish you a prosperous 2016.

Davies LukyamuziMARKETING MANAGER

In the face of significant challenges, we made significant progress. I thank you for your continued commitment and all that you do to deliver our purpose and to serve our customers and clients at every stage.

While there is much work to be done in the new financial year, we have ended 2015 stronger and better able to serve customers than ever before.

We maneuvered throughout the year by building strong clientele relationships and increasing awareness for our roofing brands. Today, Uganda Baati is more exposed than it was 1 or 2 years ago in terms of visibility, share of

MESSAGE FROM THE MARKETING MANAGER

Fundi meeting in Lira

Uganda Baati Exhibition tentUganda Baati Exhibition tent at the Finance Mortgage clinic in Kololo


M A R K E T I N G 8

Housing Finance Mortgage ClinicThe housing finance Mortgage clinic and exhibition was held between 2nd and 4th December 2015 at Wampewo Avenue at Housing Finance headquarters in Kololo.

The clinic and exhibition was intended to provide information to all prospective customers who are planning to take on mortgage financing for various purposes. Uganda Baati Ltd had the oppor-tunity to attend this 2nd annual mortgage clinic and also exhibit and showcase Uganda’s leading roofing solutions.

The exhibition was an opportu-nity for the di�erent sectors in Uganda to showcase and exhibit their products and services to the general public. These sectors included; residential, commercial, land, building and construction business sectors.

The exhibition brought di�erent experts and prospective custom-ers together to provide informa-tion and insight on the product and services.

By: Enid Juliane Gumizamu. (Marketing Assistant)

MARKETINGACTIVITIES

UBL tent at the Housing Finance Mortgage clinic at Kololo

Mr. Mathias Katamba Managing Director Housing Finance Bank visiting the Uganda Baati Ltd exhibition tent

Davies explaining the di�erent iron sheets to the MD Housing Finance Bank


M A R K E T I N G 9

UBL Technical EmpowermentAs we were close 2015, Uganda Baati continued with our technical empower-ing by training our partners through workshops, seminars and meets.

In December 2015 we held two Fundi meetings in Gulu and Lira. Our Technical team led by Brian Kagezi, Jayendra and team, Lukyamuzi Davies and Andama Robert conducted two successful Fundi meetings where we drew close to 30 Builders in Gulu and 81 Builders in Lira respectively.

The Fundis were mobilized from surrounding Districts of Gulu, Adjuman, Pader, Lamwo, Lira, Apach and Dokolo.The two day meeting was very interac-tive and Uganda Baati received impor-tant information concerning our brands on the market.

I am happy to note that in Lira, we did not only train Fundi’s alone but dealers and some distributors. We were able to take them through our new Zinc Al technol-ogy, Optima Plus double coat color system, SAFLOK concealed fix roofing methods to mention but a few.

Our partners were happy with the approach more especially as they termed as END OF YEAR GIFT from Uganda Baati and they promised to provide the best building guidance to their clients come 2016.

At the end of the workshop, all partici-pants were awarded with Certificates of attendance. Many thanks go to the respective Branch Managers for the mobilization and support.

Davies LukyamuziMARKETING MANAGER

Fundi meeting in Lira on 16th Dec. 2015

Meeting sessions and presentation to the fundi’s in Lira

Meeting sessions and presentation to the fundi’s in Gulu

Fundi’s after being awarded with certificates of attendance from Uganda Baati Ltd.


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The Chandaria Foundation in conjunction with Uganda Baati Ltd, held its end of year CSR medi-cal camp in Mbale, Eastern Region, for three (3) consecutive days from 17th -19th Dec 2015.

This happened to be one of our successful medical activations in the region where we had more than 2000 people who benefited from our free medical camp.

The free medical camp was received well by the District teams. The Ministry of Health showed supports through its main referral Hospital in the region the MBALE REFFERAL HOSPITAL that o�ered all support required from securing activity administrative authoriza-tion, venue and the Uganda Police Force that was at hand to allow us do a mobile van sensitization for four days consecutively.

The activities carried out were; Blood Donation, Cervical Cancer screening and Treatment, HIV testing and counseling, Condom distribution, Family Planning, Blood pressure checkup, STIs screening among others.

CSR MBALE

Group photo of Doctors and partners at the CSR Mbale

Peer Education in progress

Cervical cancer screening waiting room


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Our team that comprised sta� of Marketing, HR, Tororo Branch and the Chandaria medical clinic from Kampala partnered well with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, USAID and Reproductive Health Uganda in order to make this activation a success.

Many thanks go to the Chandaria Foundation and Management of Uganda Baati Ltd for facilitating the event. We are also grateful to the local authorities in Mbale that made this event a success.

We also convey our appreciation to Signal F.M based in Mbale that o�ered free live broadcasting and all activities were given mass awareness through mentions, talk show and news in Lumasaba (Local dialect) English and Luganda.

Irene ArinaitweCHANDARIA CLINIC

CSR MBALE

Testing and counseling in progress

Blood donation tent

Chandaria Medical Clinician Irene Barbra doing a blood pressure check


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UGANDA BAATI SOCIAL MEDIA

Uganda Baati Ltd has launched its social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These tools have allowed the people and companies to create, share, or exchange information, career interests, ideas, and pictures /videos in virtual communities and networks.

Uganda Baati Ltd has been active on social media for two months now and the feedback from the community has been positive which has and allowed us to have a one-to-one communication with our consumers.

Social media as an open forum is the way of sharing and being transparent with our customers and the community but also it has allowed Uganda Baati Ltd to gain the attention and have the needed exposure hence the opportunity to begin listening to what others are saying about our company online.

(Uganda Baati Facebook page)

(Uganda Baati twitter page)

(Uganda Baati LinkedIn page)


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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

relationship between Organizations and Regulatory authorities (KCCA, NEMA, DWD, etc.) in areas of compliance. New guidelines for handling waste water were also launched.

Finally I urge everyone to continue taking safety precautions at work as a top priority in this coming Year 2016. Let’s stay safe!

George Muhindo (EHS OFFICER)

Dear Readers

In the Fourth quarter, we successfully conducted a First Aid training which was aimed at equipping the selected participants with first aid techniques. This will help in increasing timely response in case of any injuries to personnel on plant site.

Also we conducted training on Occu-pational Health and Safety. This was aimed at equipping the EHS

Committee team with skills in routine risk assessments and plant inspections among others. This will go a long way in continually improv-ing the Health and Safety of our plant.

Uganda Baati was also represented at the Kampala Public – Private waste water dialogue at Speke Resort and conference center, Munyonyo that was organized by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). This was aimed at improving the working

First Aid for Head injuryFirst Aid for unconscious person

First Aid Training at UBL

Hand bandaging training


G R O W I N G F A M I L Y 1 4

New Employees

Welcome aboard our team! We are pleased to have you working with us. You were selected for employment due to the attributes that you displayed-which appeared to match the qualities we looked for. I hope that you find your job challenging and meaningful.

Looking forward to seeing you grow and develop into an outstanding employee and by so doing, you will be success-ful and so will Uganda Baati – without forgetting our utmost concern the ‘Clients’. Enjoy your stay!!!, By Nash Harriet

WELCOME TO UGANDA BAATI

Vincent Odur RECEIVING OFFICER

Christine Acam ACCOUNTANT

James Omiliah ISSUING OFFICER

Valeria Nabakooza HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT

Zamu Namakula CREDIT CONTROL ASSISTANT

Mariam Nakendo SALES ASSISTANT

Liz Kastiro SALES ASSISTANT

Santosh Yadav R PRODUCTION MANAGER

Enid Juliane GumizamuMARKETING ASSISTANT


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4 Behaviors That Push People away from You and Derail your Growth

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Taking everything too personally.

People are toxic to be around when they believe that everything happening around them is a direct assault on them or is in some way all about them. The truth is that what people say and do to you is much more about them, than you. People’s reactions to you are about their filters, and their perspectives, wounds and experiences. Whether people think you’re amazing, or believe you’re the worst, again, it’s more about them. I’m not saying we should be narcissists and ignore all feedback. I am saying that so much hurt, disappointment and sadness in our lives comes from our taking things personally when it’s far more productive and healthy to let go of others’ good or bad opinion of you, and to operate with your own heart, intuition and wisdom as your guide.

Acting like you’re always a victim.

Another toxic behaviour is persistent complaining that fuels your sense of victimization.

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Believing you’re a victim, that you have no power to exert and no power over the direction of your life, is a toxic stance that keeps you stuck. Working as a life coach with people who’ve su�ered terrible trauma in their lives but found the courage to turn it all around, I know that we have access to far more power, authority, and influence over our lives than we initially believe. When you stop complaining, and refuse to see yourself as a hapless victim, you’ll find that you are more powerful than you realized, but only if you choose to accept this reality.

Obsessive negative thinking

It’s very hard to be around people who refuse to let go of negativity when they dwell on and speak incessantly about the terrible things that could happen and have happened, the slights they’ve su�ered, and the unfairness of life. These people stubbornly refuse to see the positive side of life and the positive lessons from what’s happening. Pessimism is one thing – but remaining perpetually locked in negative thoughts is another. Only seeing the negative, and operating from a view that everything is negative and against you,

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In our line of work, we’ve seen scores of toxic behaviours that push people away from each other. And we’ve witnessed the devastation these behaviours cause – professional success and to the well-being of both the individual behaving negatively and to everyone in their life.

Whether your toxic behaviour is a common occurrence, or just a once in a blue moon phenomena, it’s critical for your happiness and success that you are able to recognize when you’re behaving badly and shift it when it emerges.

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is a skewed way of thinking and living, and you can change that.

Lack of emotional self-control.

An inability to manage your emotions is toxic to everyone around you. We all know these people who explode in anger and tears over the smallest hiccup or problem. Yelling at the grocery store clerk for the long line, screaming at an employee for a small error she made, or losing it with your daughter for spilling juice on the floor. If you find that you’re overly emotional, losing it at every turn, you need some outside assistance to help you gain control over your emotions and understand what’s at the root of your emotionality.

There’s more to it than what appears on the surface. An outside perspective – and a new kind of support – can work wonders.

There is a bigger picture to your life, and it’s not about what you achieve in the eyes of the masses. It’s about the journey, the process, the path – what you’re learning, how you’re helping others learn too, and the growing process you allow yourself to participate in.

Hoping we're ready to reflect on ourselves, work hard to feel better, think more clearly, and get our lives back on track.

Wishing you a happy start to THE NEW YEAR 2016.

By Nash Harriet

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and the local authorities. For instance UBL Tororo participated in keeping Tororo clean in October 2015 as well as participating in cleaning during the Cholera aware-ness campaign in November 2015.

Once again we thank all the sta� at the Branch for always working together as a team in both good and the tough months regarding sales and targets of the branch. We take this opportunity to thank Management of Uganda Baati Limited for the support in all our activities.

By: Mr. Debasish Debnath (BRANCH MANAGER TORORO)

Am happy to register my appre-ciation to all sta� at Tororo Branch and the entire Uganda Baati Limited. The year 2015 has been tough on the sales front at the Branch. However, in term of sales volumes, compared to the year 2014, we managed to register a 28% growth in 2015.

Renovation works of the branch began and are still going on as we continue to receive machines for installation waiting for produc-tion in the year 2016.

Apart from the branch’s opera-tions in sales and marketing activities, the branch has been in collaboration and cooperation with the local community

A MESSAGE FROM UBL -TORORO BRANCH.

UBL-Tororo Participates in keep Tororo clean during the cholera awareness week.

Sta� pose for a group photo at the newly renovated Tororo Branch

TOROROBRANCH


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Our major focus come 2016 is to sell color in large volumes.Team Arua has become strong in 2015 which has helped us in team building activities like football. This has made us come together as a team which is also helping us in our daily work. We take this oppor-tunity to thank the Business Head and HR department who have supported the branch and not forgetting the sta� members who put in their time and e�ort to make this team strong by participating in all games planned.

We had some activities that took place within the region such as fundi meetings in Gulu with the support of the marketing team from Kampala.

During these meetings, engineers were taught about the UBL products, new brands, and generally how to fix the iron sheets etc.

Gulu showroom is under renovation and will be o�icially opened soon. This will largely cater for our clients in Gulu and surrounding areas as a one stop centre for product inquiries, hence promoting Uganda Baati products in the region.

As far as CSR is concerned, Arua Branch participated in some activities during this 4th quarter such as Independence Day celebrations in Arua – Vura sub-county where sta� participated in matching at Vura – sub county grounds as shown in the pictures below. The branch also joined hands in supporting some churches within Arua Vura sub-county by giving support as part of Uganda baati Limited contribution to them. We hope in 2016 we shall be able to do atleast one major corporate social responsibility activity there by giving back to the community.We are looking forward to a better 2016 and we hope we shall achieve more than we did in the year 2015 God being our guide. Thank you all and wishing you a blessed 2016.

By: Jayendra Ahir (BRANCH MANAGER -ARUA)

I warmly send my greetings to the entire team of Uganda Baati Limited and I would like to thank management and all sta� who have given us support in our work. The year 2015 has been very challenging but we managed to do a lot of work with success!! As there is a saying that IF YOU DON’T MAKE MISTAKES, YOU AREN’T REALLY TRYING we are therefore focusing to achieve more in 2016.

As UBL Arua, we have made an overall growth of 40-50% in the year 2015 compared to the previ-ous years where by we achieved our targets for the fourth quarter 2015 and also increased color volume, as well as HS/AZ achiev-ing highest.

A MESSAGE FROM UBL - ARUA BRANCH.

ARUA BRANCH

UBL Arua sta� participating at Arua Vuru- Sub county grounds on Independence Day.


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On 16th December 2015, Uganda Baati Management together with all sta� held an award ceremony for the Inter-departmentalfootball tournament 2015 season2. Excelling teams and individuals from di�erent catego-ries were awarded prizes and trophies to acknowledge their hard work and participation during the games that were held throughout the year.

With all sta� present, the activity entailed a word from the Business Head summarizing the business activities of the year and an intro-duction of the new sta� brought on board during the year. To conclude the activities of the day, a luncheon for all sta� was held at the factory premises to mark end of year 2015.

END OF YEAR 2015AT UBL

Enjoying a sumptuous Lunch served to sta� at Uganda Baati premises

UBL Team members serve Lunch


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UBL Sta� at End of Year Dinner UBL Sta� at End of Year Dinner

UBL Tororo Sta� at End of Year Dinner UBL Arua Sta� at End of Year Dinner


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UBL Interdepartmental Soccer gala season 2 was recently concluded with a total of 6 teams from all departments participat-ing. The tournament was full of fun as all departments competed in order to win.

The final match was played by the two giants of the tournament that was Finance, Admin and IT against SMD Loading, where Finance Admin & IT managed to win 3:1 and took the trophy.

Among other departments that won were Sales & Marketing Department, SMD loading and SMD production which took “Fair play team awards” of the tourna-ment as 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runners-up respectively.

Individual accolades were scooped by Charles Lubwama, Emma Musoke, Precious and Maggie among others. With this kind of spirit and commitment, the sky is the limit for us and we hope for the best come 2016. We hope all HOD’s and sta� shall participate and make the future tournament interesting and color-ful. Wishing you all a happy 2016.

By: Agaba Aubrey

UBL SPORTS SOCCER GALA SEASON 2

UBL sta�s Assemble for end of year meeting

Business Head awards a trophy to the winning team representative

Finance and Administration crowned the winning team

Mr. Ramesh giving MusokeEmma his Golden Boot shoes

Business Head Mr. DP Mohanty giving Maggie an award


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J O K E O F T H E M O N T H

Q U O T E O F T H E M O N T H

2015WEDDING BELLS

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