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By Our Reporter dfcu Bank in partnership with the Buganda Kingdom has announced a three-year partnership that sees the bank become the official bank sponsor for the Annual Kabaka Birthday Run. The sponsorship unveiling happened at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Bulange, Mengo where dfcu Bank was represented by its CEO, Mathias Katamba who signed an agreement and handed over a UGX 562,700,000 cheque. For the next three years, the Kabaka’s Birthday Run will be championed under the cause; ‘Men against AIDS to save the girl child’, which is aimed to drive awareness about HIV/AIDS and encouraging men to get…

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sightsavers to promote equal employment opportunities for differently abled people in the company and the labour market system. Sightsavers is an international non-governmental organisation that works with partners in developing countries to treat and prevent avoidable blindness and promote equality for people with visual impairments and other disabilities. Speaking during the MOU signing, Uganda Breweries Managing director said, “We are proud of this partnership that will see us champion inclusion and diversity. Uganda Breweries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. The company embraces inclusion and diversity because…

By Our Reporter Uganda Tourism Board, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities and other private stakeholders, has launched a new campaign aimed at driving domestic tourism during this festive season through word of mouth marketing by Ugandan travelers. The new campaign dubbed “Tulambule Uganda this Festive Season” was unveiled during a ceremony held at Ndere Cultural Centre on Tuesday. According Claire Mugabe, the Marketing Manager Uganda Tourism Board, there will be several promotional offers to enjoy during the festive season so as to make the undertakings more attractive and affordable for Ugandans. The campaign will also…

By Our Reporter In order to climax the year on a high and memorable note, popular weekly comedy-entertainment show, Comedy Store Uganda, has lined up a plethora of great entertainers including Bebe Cool, Cindy, Spice Diana and Kenyan award winning comedian, Eric Omondi. In yet another first, Comedy Store is taking its show dubbed Comedy Store End of Year Party to Busabala at the shores of Lake Victoria, at a new resort called Kalanoga Resort. The show will take place on Saturday December 14. A fine dose of comedy therapy, the show will feature all top comedians in Kampala including…

By Our Reporter For the 6th year running, dfcu Bank in partnership with Vision Group, KLM Airlines, Koudjis and the Netherlands Embassy has awarded Uganda’s best farmers country wide through an initiative dubbed ‘Harvest Money’. As part of the activities, farmers were called upon to participate in a competition aside from the farming training conducted throughout the year. The initiative aims to highlight the contribution of agriculture to the development of the economy and also change the negative perception that most Ugandans hold towards agriculture as not being a good career option. According to the United Nations, the world needs…

By Our Reporter Media Personality Jaqi Deweyi, together with hubby, Enock Nsubuga have taken their love for food a notch higher, creating a platform to share their experiences with other food lovers and enthusiasts. Dubbed “Kitchen Raiders EA”, it is an online platform aimed at bringing together those who love food, cook it or serve it. “We share our food experiences, provide value – entertain, educate, inform, inspire or teach others about food and ask questions about anything food.” Jaqi Deweyi explained. The most interesting bit about the group is their “raiding of kitchens”. “We are ‘Kitchen Raiders’; we visit…

By Our Reporter Award-winning Ugandan Fashion Designer, Santa Anzo joined other international designers to showcase at the International Thai Silk Fashion Week. The International Thai Silk Fashion Week was part of the activities organised in Celebration of Silk project to exhibit traditional and modern Thai silk and design. For the last eight years the project has been organized in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Santa used the Queen’s exquisite fabric to create beautiful pieces that epitomize her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s vision, in a collection she named UBUNTU. ARAPAPA by Santa Anzo was selected due to Santa’s outstanding performance in…

By Our Reporter Cake lovers on Sunday stormed Uganda Museum for the annual Kampala Cake fair. By 2pm, the venue was packed with cake lovers, bakers and cake enthusiasts. Flavors, styles and cake fashions of all nature are what comprised the day. There was free tasting in almost all the tents. The event featured a number of baking competitions including a celebrity bake off between Andrew Kyamagero, Pablo Kimuli and Faridah Nakazibwe. Winners of the competitions were showered with goodies from Baileys. The Iovers of the Baileys Irish cream were treated to a classic picnic event under the sun with…

Singer Hellen Lukoma has finally served what she been cooking for her fans. After weeks of teasing the project, Lukoma has today released her much anticipated “Olinye Ya Majje” video. Shot by Zero One Media’s Darlington at Kazi Scouts grounds in Busabala, “Olinye Ya Maje” depicts scenes of a jealous lover. In one of the scenes, Lukoma is seen chasing after other women for apparently waving at her lover. The new video was received with lots of praise from her fans. The audio was produced by Felix Pro. Check out the video here. Staff Writer

By Our Reporter Comedy duo, Mad Rat & Chiko will be the star attraction as Bukoto-based nightspot, Lit Lounge re-launches this month. Slated for Friday, December 6th, the re-launch will be a night filled with lots of entertainment and laughter as Mad Rat & Chiko are expected to crack up the crowd with a cocktail of jokes. There will also be performances from musicians including Karole Kasita and Oma Africa as well as showcases from a host of deejays who will get revelers dancing to the hottest music mixes. According to sources, Lit Lounge recently underwent a transition in management…