By Our Reporter The Kampala Film Development Foundation (KFDF) has partnered with the U.S Embassy in Uganda to organize the first ever Film and Cultural Week. The three-day event is slated to take place starting May 28 to May 30 in Kampala. The Film and Cultural Week will be an annual event. The event themed ‘Film as a Tool for Cultural Expression and Economic Development’ will feature different activities including filming workshops, music, dance and poetry. There will also be exhibitions, screenings for Ugandan and American short and feature films, music performances, as well as discussions on the film business.…
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By Our Reporter A Ugandan filmmaker has won a scholarship to study at the New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) with another film editor securing a training opportunity with Jasco Broadcast Solutions, in what will be a major skills boost for the country’s entertainment field, particularly film. The two Ugandans were among a fresh cohort of filmmakers that graduated from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy Class of 2020. Uganda’s Daisy Masembe won an 8-week scholarship from the prestigious New York Film Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (NYFA) while Isiko Abubaker will get an AVID…
By Our Reporter The 10th edition of the NSSF Career Expo was a big success, benefitting over 4000 students who attended online. The annual event which targets students at higher institutions of learning as well as fresh graduates was held virtually for three days, starting Wednesday, March 24 to Friday, 26, 2021. The expo featured different industry experts in the business, banking and tech sector discussing different topical issues aimed at opening up students to new opportunities beyond their degrees so they are better prepared for the versatile job market. During the expo, students were advised to acquire more soft…
By Our Reporter Easter Sunday at Kampala Serena Hotel was an exhilarating affair for guests who graced the Tanqueray Sunday Brunch. The exotic buffet fiesta that happens once every month saw over 200 guests flocking the Lakes Restaurant at the Kampala based hotel for a fully satisfying, mouthwatering meal accompanied with premium gin cocktails and other delicious sweet assortments. Being Easter, the melodic tunes that flowed through the venue complemented the beautiful celebrations as Simba Sounds Band entertained the visibly pleased guests. “We are happy to be a part of the Easter celebrations for these families. Today has been beautiful,…
By Our Reporter Chillies Fast Foods and Takeaway has confirmed reports that one of their employees was found dead at their Ntinda branch. In a statement released on Friday, the restaurant chain revealed that their employee was found dead on the morning of Wednesday 31 March 2021 and the incident is now under police investigation. “We have reported the matter to police who are already investigating the incident. We are committed to collaborating with the police to the full extent of the law and we have already provided the police with CCTV recordings from the site.” They said in a…
By Our Reporter Rock Boom has received a nod as the best energy drink on the market. This after they emerged winner for the Platinum Award in the best energy drinks category at the annual Consumers Choice Awards which were held at Golf course Hotel on Wednesday. While receiving the award, Chadi.K. Ahmad, the Director Sales & Marketing at Hariss International extended gratitude to their customers for continued support and further noted that great brands are built by action on ground. “We as Hariss International appreciate the reward and all our stakeholders for their commitment and dedication towards our brand.…
By Our Reporter Every season, Ugandan markets flood with different types of crop products. Efforts to commercialise agriculture in the country have been intensified so that production is maximised. More production means that the farmers can utilise the market within and outside the region. The country produces fruits such as mangoes, pineapple, oranges, Avocado, Passion fruits, food stuffs such as the popular matooke (bananas), cassava, and maize; however farmers significantly suffer huge losses due to the limited market in the region. They are exploited by the few informed traders who purchase their goods at low prices. To support the thriving…
By Our Reporter Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo popularly known as Baby Gloria has been unveiled as the Movit Brand Ambassador. She was unveiled during a press briefing held at Movit Products Limited (MPL), head offices on Wednesday. Speaking during the ceremony, Mr. Robert Kitenda, the Head Marketing, Movit Products Limited revealed that Gloria was chosen for the ambassadorial role because she appeals to Movit as a brand and has also been part of the Movit family for a long time. He said, “Partnering with inspirational personalities who speak to various audiences and our respective brands is an initiative that comes in…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced a partnership with the Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) under the Raising the Bar program which will support bars to re-open safely & rebuild customer confidence. Raising the Bar is adapted from the Diageo $100 Million Raising the Bar Program that seeks to facilitate Diageo affiliates globally to support their local business partners and boost their capacity to reopen their businesses under the respective national guidelines. In Uganda, this program is being facilitated under the Uganda Breweries flagship Brand of Bell Lager which will inject a $1 Million fund towards the logistical…
By Our Reporter Canadian company, Gisha Production Inc. is organizing a mega concert dubbed UG Global online show. Slated for Good Friday, the show will be held virtually and hosted by celebrated comedian Alex Muhangi. According to the organizers, the show is aimed at giving a platform to Ugandan artistes in the diaspora to perform and reach Ugandans from different parts of the world. It will stream live on Gisha Production Inc, Comedy Store and performers’ individual Facebook and YouTube pages starting at 8pm. The show brings together a blended line-up of performers from countries including UK, Canada and Uganda.…