By Our Reporter Vivo Energy Uganda has unveiled 11 new Shell service stations, expanding the Shell network to 161 fuel service stations countrywide. The new Shell stations are Shell Tirinyi, Shell Bwebajja, Shell Munyonyo, Shell Bunamwaya, Shell Entebbe Express, Shell Bweyogerere, Shell Buloba, Shell Komamboga, Shell Kyanja, Shell Seguku, and Shell Sembabule. Speaking during the official opening of Shell Bwebajja, Vivo Energy Managing Director Gilbert Assi said, “We are pleased to be expanding our network thereby increasing our coverage nationwide and providing greater accessibility to Shell high quality fuels, lubricants and services. This expansion will also deliver more convenience to…
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By Our Reporter Ron Kawamara, the CEO Jumia Uganda has advised students to acquire more soft skills as they prepare to enter the employment world. He emphasized that soft skills are very important because often it is what employers use to decide whether or not to hire someone. Kawamara made the remarks while speaking as a panelist at the opening day of the annual NSSF Career Expo on Wednesday. “When I graduated, and didn’t get a job immediately, I decided to do internships. Through these I built skills that did help me when I was ready to start a business,”…
By Our Reporter Many people go through life guessing what their passion is only to find out much later or resign to fate after a vain soul searching. However, when a team from the Uganda Communication Commission visited Julius Tusingwire’s primary school and offered them a computer training session, a bond between the young Asingwire and computers was made right there and then. “Computers are my passion and I love using them to solve problems.” Declares a jolly Tusingwire who doesn’t clearly know how he became a health practitioner. Julius Tusingwire is one of the winners in the MTN for…
By Our Reporter The NSSF-Monitor Career Expo goes online this year, with a focus on equipping university students with employment and entrepreneurial skills for the “new normal” brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3-day Career Expo, now in its 10th year running will be held virtually under the theme, “Repurposing your Career Goals to the New Normal”, starting Wednesday, March 24 to Friday, 26, 2021. Speaking during the launch, NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba said that the country must realize that the employment and business landscapes have changed, and it cannot be business as usual. “We are cognizant of…
By Our Reporter Global Platform Uganda, a network for youth-led activism, hosted a conference for young women and girls in Apac district on Friday. Held under the theme, “building on women’s strength for a better future in a COVID-19 world”, the conference brought together over 30 young women leaders who shared knowledge on leadership and also discussed ways to create innovative and sustainable solutions for the challenges that women face in society today. “The two-day conference was conducted to dive deeper into the perspectives of feminist leaders as they navigate gender norms. So we invited young feminists who shared their experiences,…
By Our Reporter The Ministry of Water and Environment in partnership with Uganda Breweries Limited, American Tower Corporation (ATC) Uganda, Stanbic Bank Uganda and MTN Foundation has for the second year running announced a Running out of Trees (ROOT) Initiative which targets to plant 40 million trees countrywide. The tree planting drive, targeted at the restoration of the indigenous tree and fruit species across the entire landscapes of Uganda will take place on May 17th on the National Tree Planting Day. The Ministry of Water and Environment launched a National Tree Planting Campaign in 2020 built around engaging local stakeholders…
By Our Reporter Flipflopi, the world’s first sailing dhow made from 100% recycled plastic, is on a world-first expedition of Africa’s largest freshwater ecosystem – Lake Victoria – taking its vital message up-stream and calling for an end to unnecessary single-use plastic threatening the region. Aligning with Uganda Water and Environment Week (UWEWK) 2021 and supported by Ugandan Ministries of Water and the Environment and several other stakeholders, Flipflopi sailed into Ugandan waters on 11th March to bring the region’s attention to the need to conserve our waterways, protect livelihoods and save the environment. Flipflopi’s Lake Victoria expedition will include…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda in partnership with NITA-Uganda has unveiled a new app that will be used for geo-fencing and tracking COVID 19 patients that are under home based care. The new app named E-pass (Electronic pass) is intended to help the Ministry of Health track and monitor the movement of COVID-19 patients under home based care thus reducing the number of non-critical patients that get admitted in hospitals. At the height of the pandemic, many people would be rushed to health centers, even those that were not in critical conditions, a situation that overwhelmed health centers and also…
By Our Reporter Ugandan artistes in the diaspora are planning a mega Easter concert, we have learned. Dubbed “UG Global show”, the concert will be held virtually and will feature several artistes from the UK, Canada and Uganda. Some of the artistes who have so far been confirmed for the show include; Gloria Gift Nankunda, an Afro-Folk soul musician based in Canada, vocalist Brayo Bryans (also based in Canada), UK-based Sarah Ndagire as well as Kampala-based artiste Dre Cali. The show is being organised by Gisha Production Inc, an events and production company domiciled in Canada. Bettina Tumuhaise, the Gisha…
By Our Reporter Lapaire, a pan-African eyewear brand, has launched a campaign to offer free eye examination services to the masses across the country. The new campaign, dubbed “your eyes wellbeing is our priority”, was announced during a press conference held at their head offices in Kisementi, Kampala on Wednesday. Speaking to media, Oliver Wambile, the Communications officer at Lapaire revealed that the campaign will also raise awareness about common sight problems and their impact on people’s daily life. “Throughout the campaign, we will educate people about their eyes’ well-being and share eye care tips, on top of carrying out…