By Our Reporter Vivo Energy Uganda has embarked on an initiative to drive adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as gas, as a clean cooking solution. Dubbed ‘Shell Gas, Safe for You, Safe for the Family’, the campaign will provide greater public awareness towards the benefits of LPG as a safe, affordable and cleaner source of cooking energy. “This campaign is informed by the very low uptake of cooking gas as a clean cooking solution in Uganda. Only 3.5% of Ugandan households have embraced and use clean cooking energy. Overall, market potential is hindered by myths and fears…
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By Our Reporter Determined to become a lawyer, a dream and pathway towards leadership, Allan Mwase, quit an MTN Manager job to undertake the Bar Course at Law Development Centre. He graduated with Distinction in the recent graduation. It was trials and tribulations for the youngster starting his own family. Through hard work and determination, he made his way back to MTN, this time as a lawyer. We spoke to Mwase to share lessons and advice for those thinking of switching careers whilst housing responsibility. 1. Take us through your career journey? I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer…
By Our Reporter Chapterz, a new drama series has premiered on Pearl Magic Prime. According to the show producer Rhonnie Nkalubo Abraham, Chapterz is an adaptation of “Ekiryaatabaala”, a local play by Bakayimbira Dramactors. The drama series seeks to unravel family secrets of society’s upper echelon. “The story of Chapterz goes back into Ugandan theatre. There is a play by the Bakyimbira Dramactors called ‘Ekiryatabaala’ from around 2001. I enjoyed the play as a young man.” Rhonnie Nkalubo Abraham told media on Wednesday. “The play portrayed how a family was perfect as seen on the outside but a mess on…
By Our Reporter MTN’s Kibanda Xpress has welcomed a new blockbuster to its collection. This follows the premier of ‘Omuyaga mu bwakabaka’ by Pearlwood, the association of local film producers. Launched in April, Kibanda Xpress is a Video on Demand channel housed on the YOTv channels app and created in partnership with MTN Uganda with the sole aim of boosting the local film industry. Speaking at the premier of the movie at National Theater in Kampala, the film producer, Segawa JohnBosco revealed that Omuyaga mu Bwakabaka depicts the theme of love as the movie displays a crown prince’s resolution to…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda recently rolled out another Covid-19 prevention campaign dubbed ‘One More Push” with the aim of strengthening and reinvigorating the masses in the fight against the deadly disease. The “One More Push” campaign is spearheaded by The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, (Africa CDC) and pan-African operator MTN Group across their Market footprint including Uganda. We caught up with the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda, WIM VANHELLEPUTTE, to tell us what the campaign means for the country that is battling a more deadly wave of the virus. Please tell us what “One More…
By Our Reporter Aka Dope Band have been lined up to perform at the annual Uganda Social Media conference. The band, which will be performing at the close of each day of the conference, is expected to provide the much needed relaxation after a long day of deliberations. The band will entertain guests with a live showcase, performing covers as well as their original compositions. Now in its 6th edition, the Uganda Social Media conference is being organised by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and will run from 25th to 26th, August 2021 under the theme “Digital democracy in a Post Pandemic World”.…
By Our Reporter Mobile subscribers are increasingly communicating via voice calls and this is thanks to promotions by telecom operators, a recent report from Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) indicates. UCC, the telecom regulator recently released the quarter one report for 2021 which revealed that between January to March, mobile subscribers made more phone calls during the period compared to December. “…the sector recorded a total of 15.5 billon billed minutes up from 14.8 billion minutes recorded in the quarter ending December 2020. Subsequently, this resulted to a 5% quarter to quarter aggregate growth in traffic from 3% posted in the…
By Our Reporter Vivo Energy Uganda has announced the return of the Juuza Akameeza promotion, where motorists countrywide will be rewarded with prizes worth UGX 600 million. To participate, motorists will have to purchase Shell FuelSave Diesel worth UGX 50,000 or more to enter into a grand draw. The prizes up for grabs include two Toyota Hiace (Drone) vans, two Elf trucks, monthly prizes of fuel worth UGX1 million each for 20 winners (5 winners per month) and t-shirts, caps, key rings and assorted food supplies popularly known as ‘Kameeza”. Over 25,000 drivers will be rewarded over the next four…
By Our Reporter Guinness has launched a new campaign in Uganda and across key markets in Africa dubbed ‘Black Shines Brightest’. The campaign is a new Pan African movement celebrating the iconic black liquid enjoyed all over the continent for over a century. This exciting new campaign is inspired by the bold and unique black beer of Guinness stout and brings together passionate and creative individuals to celebrate the spirit of Guinness and its home across African markets. Energetic and empowering, the campaign celebrates individuals coming together, fizzing with optimism, creativity, and potential across the continent. A generation of individuals,…
By Our Reporter Newcomer, Soja Boy has released his debut single titled ‘Run de City’. The new single is all about good vibes and party life. In the song, Soja Boy also brags about running the city. Produced by Brian Beats, the song is laid on a dancehall beat. The video was directed by Jah Live. Soja Boy is currently signed under K. City Management Watch the video below.