Kampala, Uganda – 27 February 2026: Vivo Energy Uganda hosted leading stakeholders and valued Chinese business partners this evening in Kampala to celebrate the 2026 Chinese New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse, a symbol widely associated with strength, progress, and forward momentum.

The Chinese New Year celebration, culturally significant for themes of renewal, prosperity, and sustained relationships, provided an important platform for strategic engagement. More than a ceremonial occasion, the event underscored Vivo Energy Uganda’s dedication to long-term collaboration, institutional stability, and shared commercial success into 2026 and beyond.

The gathering brought together senior leadership from Vivo Energy Uganda, government representatives, industry partners, and key customers across sectors, including construction, manufacturing, transport, and infrastructure development.

Mrs. Joanita Mukasa Menya, Managing Director of Vivo Energy Uganda, spoke to the depth of the partnership shared between the company and the Chinese business community: “As we enter the Year of the Horse, we are inspired by its symbolism of resilience, speed, and strength. Our partnerships are built not only on performance but also on trust, mutual respect, and shared ambition. At Vivo Energy Uganda, we are proud to stand alongside our partners as a stable, long-term energy partner committed to powering your next move.”

Highlighting Vivo Energy Uganda’s role as an enabler of commercial performance, Mrs. Menya reiterated the company’s focus on reliability, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions to support growth across Uganda’s industrial landscape.

The evening also featured remarks from Mr. Hans Paulsen, Executive Vice President East - Vivo Energy Group, who shared insights into the Group’s broader value-adding innovations: “At Vivo Energy, we don’t just supply energy; we invest in solutions that enhance our customers’ operational certainty and efficiency. Across our footprint, digital innovations such as VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) are providing real-time insights into fleet and equipment health, enabling predictive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime, and lowering total operating costs for businesses. This capability demonstrates how we are evolving our commercial value proposition to go beyond fuel supply to deliver tools that help businesses run smarter and stronger. For our partners here in Uganda, this represents practical support for competitiveness, reliability, and long-term growth.”

Representing the Chinese business community present, Mr Huang Tao from Wagagai Mining Uganda Limited, offered appreciation for the spirit of collaboration emphasised throughout the evening: “Chinese enterprises operating in Uganda value stability, local knowledge and partners who understand commercial realities. Vivo Energy Uganda has demonstrated reliability and responsiveness that align with our operational needs. As we continue to invest and expand, partnerships like this give us confidence to pursue long-term growth.”

By aligning the engagement with the spirit of renewal and respect that defines the Chinese New Year, Vivo Energy Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to meaningful collaboration, cultural understanding, and value creation.

As 2026 unfolds, the company remains focused on delivering innovative, efficient, and dependable energy solutions that empower businesses to accelerate progress, powering their next move.