Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Dr Kizza Besigye has commended the Next Media Services Chief of Protocol Pablo Bashir Sewalu for a job well done. Dr Besigye described Bashir’s reception as “very welcoming.” Rare praise for the tough talking politician with high standards. Since 2001, former Forum for Democratic Change president Dr Kizza Besigye has been unhappy with the state of many things in Uganda. But on Monday, November 1, he found a reason to smile as he toured the Next Media Services Park before appearing on NBS TV. Dr Besigye, who has challenged incumbent President Yoweri Museveni four times for the…
By Our Reporter From spooky vibes to the awesome costumes, Forking Around Kampala proprietor and Tanqueray brand ambassador Lucy Bunyenyezi, better known as Lucy Smize hosted the ultimate Halloween party for her close knit circle of friends over the weekend. Photos that she posted on her social media platforms show that guests went all out with their costumes, true to the Halloween tradition. “A Halloween with Tanqueray Gin. S/o to my guests who didn’t disappoint,” Lucy posted on her Instagram. Lucy, the host showed up as Tinkerbell, a fairy tale princess from a Disney animation, Nadia Matovu came as Cleopatra,…
By Our Reporter Roke Telkom has launched the RWE Scholarship fund in a bid to support university students through their education journey. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kenneth Kiiza, the Chairman, Roke Telkom said, “this is a very distinctive initiative by Roke Telkom because it is based on an a very personal aspect of one of our very own, a selfless and introspective ingenuity.” Kiiza explained that, “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for someone. As such, in memory of my son, we thought it is crucial to support other young adults…
By Our Reporter Absa Bank Uganda has donated 50 computers through the National Libraries of Uganda to ten public libraries to enhance the online learning capabilities of the youth amid the closure of schools. The donated computers will enable the youth to access the Bank’s ReadytoWork Programme, which teaches valuable soft skills to enhance employability through training modules to youth aged 18-35 to help them transition from school to the work environment. This skilling ultimately results in youth taking two pathways, formal employment or self-employment. The beneficiary libraries include the public libraries located in Lira, Jinja, Mbarara, Hoima, Masindi, Fort…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited has partnered with Buganda Kingdom to hold a free mass COVID-19 vaccination this weekend. The event will be held at Bulange on Saturday, 6th and Sunday 7th November, 2021 from 9AM to 5PM. “Vaccination remains the strongest response to this pandemic and a full return to normal. Vaccination is the safest and most sustainable way to ensure we safeguard both the health and economic wellbeing of our people. I call upon all subjects of His Majesty to embrace vaccination and turn up in big numbers to Bulange on Saturday and Sunday and get vaccinated…
By Our Reporter The second edition of the Tusker Malt Conversessions will be returning this Sunday, November 07 with songstress Naava Grey taking centre stage. The “Soka Lami” songbird will be performing a stimulating nonstop medley of some of her best works of art when the show goes live on Tusker Malt Lager’s Youtube page. Beyond the musical serenade, an enticing tell-all sit-down lies in wait as music lovers will take a peek into the Naava’s personal life and the secrets that have kept her musically relevant since she broke onto the music scene during the Tusker Project Fame show…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has launched a promotion that will see YOTV subscribers win lots of amazing prizes whenever they subscribe to either an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly subscription. Speaking at the launch of the promotion on Monday, Mavis Ndagire Musungu, MTN Uganda GTM Digital Specialist said that the promotion runs till January 31st, 2022. “In this promotion, we shall have 30 monthly winners take home gifts such as shopping vouchers and cool YOTV branded merchandise. Customers stand a chance to win these gifts by subscribing to the different packages that enable them to access YOTV channels app…
By Our Reporter Songbird Naava Grey, who first announced herself to the industry in 2008 during the Tusker Project Fame competitions, has proven that time cannot water down her music, as her bodies of work still reign supreme years after release. While appearing on the NBS After 5 show, the Afro-soul singer shared more about her music. Afro-soul music still struggles with having major airplay on radio and TV and when asked about this, she cited the example of the legendary Maurice Kirya who stuck to his guns until Ugandans started gravitating towards his music. “Maurice Kirya stuck to his…
By Our Reporter The Buzz Teenz Awards 2021 edition has been announced. The awards return this December 19th for the 15th year running. Buzz Events the organizers of the awards have today released a list of categories for this year’s awards and that has marked the start of the nomination process. The awards supported by MTN Pulse retain their purpose of being a voice for Uganda’s youth. Through their voice, Buzz Teenz Awards, the teenagers celebrate their peers, idols and businesses that influence them in positive ways on top of rich entertainment value. Nominations are now open on www.vote.buzzteenz.com and will…
By Our Reporter Songstress Juliana Kanyomozi has been unveiled as the Geisha brand ambassador. The singer was unveiled during a ceremony held at their offices on Friday. Juliana will be the face of the new Geisha products – Geisha Black Soap and Geisha Moringa – which were also launched during the same event. “It is important, especially for us ladies, to have a beautiful skin. And we all want simple things to give us the beautiful skin. This is why I am truly honored to be part of the Geisha family,” Juliana noted. Speaking to media at the launch event,…