By Our Reporter MTN Uganda and the Tooro kingdom have donated 80 kitted patient beds to various health center III’s in Tooro Kingdom. The donation is part of MTN’s commitment to support the kingdom in her efforts to uplift the social, economic and cultural life of the people of Tooro. Whereas the government has over the years made efforts to improve the health sector, there is more that can be done to supplement government efforts especially in Health Centre IIIs. According to the Tooro Kingdom Deputy Minister of health Dr. Richard Mugahi said Tooro kingdom delivers around 90,000 babies a…
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By Our Reporter MTN Uganda in partnership with Salam TV Uganda has once again held a Ramadan dinner for the Muslim community to commemorate the start of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting from dawn till sunset to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the…
By Our Reporter Guinness Uganda is bringing more excitement to football lovers with its ongoing match day campaign. Dubbed the Guinness Match Day Magic, the campaign gives soccer lovers who stock up on Guinness for their match viewing experiences a chance to win several goodies. To take part, participants are required to buy a six-pack of Guinness Smooth or Foreign Extra stout (FES) from participating outlets. On proof of purchase, they will automatically enter a draw where they get to choose a colour on a chart that will represent the prize to be won. Prizes include Guinness jerseys, hoodies, sunglasses,…
By Our Reporter BeamCo, a professional institute for financial training and business studies, has opened applications for their 2021 intake. The college is offering various professional courses including CPA, ACCA, Quick Books and Data analysis among others. The courses are to open to anyone whether they are looking to learn how to prepare books of accounts for a particular business or advance their career in finance. They have a flexible study program where students can choose to either attend physical classes or opt for online classes which are relayed from the main Learning Centre. They have a capacity of up…
By Our Reporter Mobile money was the proverbial financial mask shielding the entire country when movement was at its lowest and fear of infection at its highest. The life altering announcement by President Museveni limiting movement of people around the country and closing the nation’s borders to the world meant that people could not travel to take or receive money and food to their loved ones. So, for many, mobile money was the saving grace that even with the looming danger of a deadly virus, their loved ones far away would have access to money to pay for food, shelter…
By Our Reporter Pharmacist and businessman, Stanley Ssempijja through his phone store, Sage Buyers, recently held a give-away campaign in which he called upon social media users to take part in a selfie challenge to be able to win a brand new iPhone X. In the competition that attracted dozens of participants across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, a one Leinah Nabukenya Lubega who is a student of Hotel and Institutional Catering at Kyambogo University emerged winner after attracting the highest engagement on her post. Ms Nabukenya, whose twitter handle is @_chef2b_, could not hold back her excitement and joy when…
By Our Reporter The MTN UG Hip Hop awards, the annual event that recognises and celebrates growth in the music genre in the country are back with the 5th edition 2021 scheduled to take place on 16th May 2021. Hellen Kirungi, the MTN Youth Segment Manager noted that Hip Hop remains a popular genre of music in Uganda among the youth, which informs MTN’s continued support towards its growth. “Hip Hop is a music genre that continues to take centre stage in Uganda among the youth. Many young people have taken it up and are doing very well for themselves.…
By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has launched exciting data and voice bundles aimed at supporting the Muslim community during this holy month of Ramadhan. While addressing the media at the Airtel Uganda head offices in Nakasero, Ms. Joweria Nabakka Zziwa, Head of Data, Devices and New Product Development at Airtel Uganda said the bundles are intended to support Muslims during this time of spiritual reflection and self-improvement. “Ramadhan is a season of heightened devotion and worship, where Muslims are expected to put more effort into following the teachings of Islam. Because Ramadhan involves the family, friends and community, voice bundles…
By Our Reporter Callisto Hair salon is now officially open. The beauty parlor, located at at Shumuk House, opened its doors to the public with a grand ceremony on Friday. The ceremony was marked with pomp as the invited guests were treated to a cocktail evening, living up to the tag line as a “VIP salon”. During the opening ceremony, guests also had a chance to interact with the hair stylists at the establishment. According to Jacqueline M. Kalemba, the salon proprietor, they aim to offer the best bridal and groom services in town. “Callisto Hair is part of the…
By Our Reporter As schools in Uganda re-open following their closure as a preventive measure against the spread of the deadly Coronavirus early last year, parents and guardians have to make school fees payments for their children. This week will see Senior One students report to school, right after their Primary Four and Five counterparts who returned to school last week. Bearing in mind that the Covid-19 pandemic is not yet behind us, paying school fees through a digital platform provides more than just convenience but it is also a safety measure that is well in line with the Covid-19…