Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter Fort portal city, Burahya, Mwenge South and Kyaka counties have progressed to the next stages of the MTN Tooro Kingdom Masaza Tournament as the counties continue to tussle it out in the first-ever kingdom soccer tournament that will see the winning county get crowned on the 15th of April 2022. From the Group B matches played at the Katoosa playground last Friday, Mwenge South County proceed to the next stage as it beat Kyaka county 1-0 and another 2-1 win against Mwenge North. Kyaka County eventually registered a 2-1 victory against Mwenge North County, securing its spot…

By Our Reporter Daisy Masembe, a MultiChoice Talent Factory Alumni who won a chance to further study filmmaking in New York has shared her story and experience. Storytelling has always been a part of my life experience. Right from childhood, I always loved to tell, listen to and watch to good stories. We had a kid at my primary school, who during the lunch break, would gather us and retell to us a movie he had watched that we probably had not. I always liked how he would take the story he watched and add extra effects or over emphasize…

By Our Reporter With the entertainment industry open and the nightlife back to business as usual, Smirnoff has partnered with NBS Saturday Night Live to give the viewers and consumers an exceptional experience. The explosive musical show that was birthed during lockdown to keep party animals entertained has since spiced up its show to keep up with the “tuli waweru” development. “As Smirnoff, we love creating special moments for our consumers and our partnership with NBS SNL is another opportunity for us to create more exciting moments for our consumers both at home and at hangout places,” said Smirnoff Brand…

By Our Reporter Moët Hennessy luxury brands, Moët & Chandon champagne and Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky have been reintroduced on the Ugandan market. This follows a scarcity in the local market over the past two years that was brought about by disruption in the supply chain by the COVID-19 pandemic which saw several measures like travel restrictions among others put in place to curb the spread. According to Moet Hennessy LVMH marketing manager for Eastern Africa Alexandre Helaine, demand for high-end liquor soared during the pandemic contrary to what had been anticipated as they thought disposable income would reduce…

By Our Reporter Johnnie Walker Uganda has launched a new campaign dubbed, “To the ones Who,” which is aimed at celebrating creatives across Africa who in their different trades and walks exemplify Johnnie Walker’s long-standing “Keep Walking” mantra. The campaign was launched on Friday with a symbolic walk from Capital Shoppers Nakawa to Thrones Lounge located along Bandali Rise in Bugolobi. The walk signifies the everyday steps and leaps that the youth today have taken and keep taking in their bid to change and shift in culture. During the launch, rapper Navio was unveiled as the National Walker for Uganda.…

By Our Reporter Sheraton Kampala Hotel joined the rest world in shining a light on the need for Eco-friendliness by switching off all lights during Earth Hour, a global effort to gravitate awareness to the threat of climate change. Commenting on the Celebration of Earth Hour, Sheraton Kampala Hotel General Manager, Jean-Philippe Bitterncourt said, “As Sheraton Kampala Hotel, this is an opportunity for us, our guests and the people around the world to come together to shape a better future. As the impact of nature loss and climate change grow, we must unite and do our part in replenishing Mother…

By Our Reporter Hedge Marketing, a Creative, Digital Marketing, and Communications agency has announced a campaign dubbed “Great 8 under 30” in which they will offer free digital marketing training & solutions to 8 women in business that are less than 30 years of age. With the fast growing digital economy and the fast growing business competition that spans a range of sectors, Digital Marketing is an essential for all businesses today. A good digital marketing strategy is a key driver in the journey to obtaining the envisioned brand visibility & awareness through developing and running campaigns that perfectly suit…

By Our Reporter Cipla Quality Chemicals Limited (CiplaQCIL) has joined other stakeholders in drug manufacturing, storage, regulation and sales to participate in the East Africa Phartech Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Exhibition. Speaking on the sidelines of the launch of Uganda’s premier international exhibition, which focuses on pharmaceuticals, medical and healthcare technology, Mr. Ajay Pal, the CiplaQCIL chief executive officer, said the company has over the years been driven by the need to create solutions that help to solve some of Africa’s biggest problems, and help to save lives. “We want people to know that we are focused on creating solutions. In…

By Our Reporter MTN Foundation, the charity arm of MTN Uganda, has handed over a newly constructed classroom block and staff quarters to Bigodi Secondary school and Rwengobe Primary School respectively. The project was funded by MTN Foundation and implemented through Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS), a non-government organisation dedicated to improving access to quality education in Uganda. MTN Foundation through this project which cost nearly UGX350million, constructed and furnished a 3-classroom block at Bigodi Secondary School to create adequate learning space for the students. The project also saw Rwengobe Primary School receive newly constructed staff quarters with the…

By Our Reporter Rising musician, Dreventy has released his debut EP titled ‘Blue Detail’. Dreventy unveiled the EP on social media where he revealed that the project had been five years in the making. “Been 5 years of love, labor, craziness, Blood, sweat, tears & here we are. My precious baby #BlueDetailTheEP has been birthed!” He wrote online, adding that, “this EP is my truth & my reality. Happy to finally share it with the world.” The 5-Track extended play bares no feature and carries tracks; Check On Me, Going Nowhere, I Love The Dark, Hopeless and Grand Pa. Real…