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EPISODE · Dec 27, 2025 · 30 MIN

The Real Cost of Ignoring Hygiene

from ON Uganda Podcast. · host Aggie Patricia Turwomwe

Julia Karungi, the founder of Bubbly Limited, a company focused on natural and biodegradable cleaning products in Uganda shares her shift from the restaurant business to creating natural oil and hygiene products, overcoming challenges in a market dominated by chemical-based cleaners. With her insights into how COVID-19 changed hygiene practices and the importance of sustainable solutions, Julia highlights the opportunities for new graduates and policymakers in the manufacturing and hygiene sectors. Discover how Babbly is combating epidemics through better hygiene practices and what it takes to build a middle-class economy in Uganda.00:00 Introduction to Natural Oil SOS00:49 Challenges in Personal Hygiene01:12 Meet Julia Karungi: Founder of Babbly Limited01:42 Journey into the Hygiene Industry02:08 Impact of COVID-19 on Hygiene Practices03:41 Transition to Cleaning Products05:44 Opportunities in the Hygiene Sector08:30 Training and Mentorship Initiatives11:38 Personal Motivation and Business Growth15:50 Connecting Personal Journey to Business16:13 Challenges in Business Registration and Taxation17:55 Navigating Industry Regulations and Training19:25 Government Support and Market Penetration21:01 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy24:59 Sustainability and Natural Products27:47 Impact of COVID-19 on Lifestyle Choices29:03 Conclusion and Contact InformationFollow up on LinkedIn with her anywhere in her namesShare your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at [email protected] or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you.As of 4.06.25

Julia Karungi, the founder of Bubbly Limited, a company focused on natural and biodegradable cleaning products in Uganda shares her shift from the restaurant business to creating natural oil and hygiene products, overcoming challenges in a market dominated by chemical-based cleaners. With her insights into how COVID-19 changed hygiene practices and the importance of sustainable solutions, Julia highlights the opportunities for new graduates and policymakers in the manufacturing and hygiene sectors. Discover how Babbly is combating epidemics through better hygiene practices and what it takes to build a middle-class economy in Uganda.00:00 Introduction to Natural Oil SOS00:49 Challenges in Personal Hygiene01:12 Meet Julia Karungi: Founder of Babbly Limited01:42 Journey into the Hygiene Industry02:08 Impact of COVID-19 on Hygiene Practices03:41 Transition to Cleaning Products05:44 Opportunities in the Hygiene Sector08:30 Training and Mentorship Initiatives11:38 Personal Motivation and Business Growth15:50 Connecting Personal Journey to Business16:13 Challenges in Business Registration and Taxation17:55 Navigating Industry Regulations and Training19:25 Government Support and Market Penetration21:01 Achieving a Middle-Class Economy24:59 Sustainability and Natural Products27:47 Impact of COVID-19 on Lifestyle Choices29:03 Conclusion and Contact InformationFollow up on LinkedIn with her anywhere in her namesShare your feedback on what you think it will take for Uganda to achieve a middle class economy, and inquiries at [email protected] or WhatsApp +25678537996. PODCAST DISCLAIMER. The views and opinions expressed in the episode are those of the individuals. They do not represent or reflect the official position of the ON Uganda Podcast, so we do not take responsibility for any ideas expressed by guests during the Podcast episode. You are smart enough to take out what works for you.As of 4.06.25

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