By Our Reporter On Easter Sunday, Kampala’s top party lovers gathered at the Arena Mall rooftop in Nsambya for the much-anticipated grand opening of Baoli Restaurant & Lounge, that was sponsored by the equally new Don Julio 1942 tequila brand. Baoli and 1942 delivered a stunning, invite-only luxurious affair, that effortlessly blended elegance and pure indulgence. Set against a dazzling backdrop of fireworks that lit up the city skyline, Baoli made its debut in unforgettable style. The venue’s prime location offers sweeping views of Kampala, and sets the tone for what promises to be the city’s newest hotspot for exclusive…
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By Our Reporter For Joseph Beyanga, better known as Joe Walker, road safety is not a mere campaign, but a personal mission driven by a deep concern for the thousands of lives lost on Uganda’s roads every year. What began as a bold idea to raise awareness through long-distance walks has evolved into a powerful national movement inspiring communities, influencing policy discussions, and shifting mindsets about road safety. Joe Walker’s advocacy journey started with a simple but pressing realization: too many road crashes in Uganda could be prevented through better road user behavior, improved pedestrian infrastructure, and stricter enforcement of…
By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to life, our beverages and the communities we serve. We aim to promote water stewardship within our business to increase water use efficiency and return safe water to communities.” For CCBU, part of the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) group, data is a powerful tool in their water efficiency efforts. The company seeks to continuously…
Betrayal hurts, more than losing an election!! Especially when it comes from someone close, someone you trusted and genuinely wanted the best for them. Rachel Kimani has betrayed me, and I haven’t slept since. For the past five years, I have been like a father to her. I adopted a dual role of loving her and taking care of all her needs, inclusive of her tuition fees at Kenyatta University where she was studying to become a Teacher as well as her upkeep. I have worked really hard, did my best not to disappoint her whenever she wanted money. I…
Adui muombee njaa ama um-bomolee paa la nyumba. Mashemeji wengine visirani kweli. Kumbe shemeji yanguRajabu hanitakii mazuri. Niligundua ana mpango wakusambaratisha ndoa yangu na Kakake Baraka. Akinionanimeng’aa analeta fitina na hiyana, eti tumekopa pesa. Tukilavizuri, ni pesa za siasa. Mwanaume mzima na ndevu zake lakiniana ulimi mchafu, roho nyeusi na akili punguwani. Simpendihata kidogo. Muda mrefu nimejaribu kujipendekeza kwake, vikashindikana. Kwanza alinitongoza nikamkataa. Hana hayawala aibu. Kakake akijua atamchinja mchana peupe autupemzoga wake jaani. Ila amekataa kukoma, anashinda amezuacheche eti mie kicheche simfai kakake. “Mkeo hajui kupika. Jana ametengeza sima akaitia chumvi namdalasini, hata haikuwa na ladha wala haikuiva. Nimetapikakaribu…
While millions of young men grapple with being single, trying to impress, distress and compress impure emotions deep into their shallow hearts, Wilberforce is showing them that he is the Double Alpha male. A week doesn’t end without him announcing that he has managed to capture the love and affection of yet another gorgeous beauty from England, each hotter than the previous one. Visits to the bank are always a treat, as he receives loads of cash sent via Western Union, MoneyGram or World Remit from all over. His rich foreign girlfriends are always surprising him with something and we…
Literally everywhere, the consensus is the same; the government is failing. There is a surge in prices, reduction in income and an increase in appetite among mostly children. They are eating more, and asking for refills. Parenthood has become a nightmare. Worse, this particular nightmare is not just secluding itself at night, it also appears even more vividly during the day, its ugly shadow looming larger and larger. Everybody is complaining. Celebrities are raising their voices, but the noise is being overlooked by the political elite, most of whom have earplugs deep enough to drown out everything. Everyone is feeling…
This is not normal. I’ve lost count of the number of times I have been rejected. All three of my previous marriages broke down. The last time I felt the warmth of a man’s embrace was in 2008, around November, three months before my Marriage with Patrick succumbed to the external pressure of his parents, who pushed him to marry someone else, saying I was not going to be a good wife to him. According to my mother-in-law, I didn’t fit and was only going to bring bad luck, to him and any children we were to have together. I…
By Our Reporter Foodies and whisky connoisseurs were treated to a sizzling culinary adventure as two incredibly talented meat masters competed for bragging rights at the much-anticipated 7th edition of the Chef Versus x Singleton series, held at Salama Springs, Bugolobi on Good Friday. It was a refreshing change from the usual fine dining format. Instead of the typical gourmet fare, guests were treated to a celebration of meats, expertly prepared by Chef Nziza Rurangirwa of Pitmasters UG, and Chef Sam Muhumuza of the Meat Guy. The two are famous for their mastery of a mix of grilling, barbecuing, and…
By Our Reporter On Good Friday, there will be a culinary showdown as Singleton presents the Chef Versus experience yet again, with Chefs Nziza and Sam set to battle it out at Salama Springs. It is going to be a bold, flavour-forward event, where two standout culinary personalities, Pitmasters UG’s Chef Nziza Rurangirwa, and Chef Sam Muhumuza- Meat Guy, go head-to-head in a battle of creativity, craftsmanship, and of course, exceptional taste. But this isn’t just any cook-off. Each course must incorporate the rich, complex notes of Singleton whisky, an exciting twist that is always anticipated at these showdowns. Chef…