Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter One day as the NBS TV Frontline host, and Charles Mwanguhya has already had several fake accounts opened in his name. On the morning after Charles Mwanguhya had hosted his first show as the new “The Frontline” host, the NBS TV official account was out informing all their followers of a fake account opened in their new talent’s name thereby directing them to the right one. To confirm this, Mwanguhya himself also tweeted to reinforce the message. He posted: “Some frauds have created a fake account using my name and photo against the background of #NBSFrontline. Please…

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in Uganda has been recognised by the Ministry of Finance for the immense contributions made to Uganda’s socio-economic development. The commendation was given by Hon. Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance for General Duties during a high-level dinner hosting various stakeholders that have been a part of the brewer’s journey in Uganda. He said, “Uganda Breweries spends over 45 billion Shillings annually in farming communities all over the country. This contribution to the agriculture sector is truly transformative in its impact on reducing unemployment in the country…

By Our Reporter  CNOOC Uganda Limited is undertaking a livelihood program, that is targeting displaced people that have been affected by the oil pipeline project works in the Albertine region. This program whose overall goal is to restore agricultural livelihood, re-establish or exceed pre-Project levels of crop and livestock production and productivity will enable farmers affected by the project works have access to alternative farming land and better farming systems so as to improve their way of life. Speaking at the handover ceremony of 3,000 chicks to 6 farmers in Kikuube district, Peter Banura, LCV Chairman Kikuube district commended CNOOC…

By Our Reporter Omwoleso, an online marketplace has announced a 25% discount on all products on the platform. Nicholas Spencer, the lead at Omwoleso says, “this 25 per cent discount is aimed at introducing our incredible creators and makers to the world. We are excited to share their incredible products and showcase these makers.” Omwoleso.Africa is a virtual marketplace set up by MoTIV to enable creatives to sell their products on the local and global market. This creative Tribe consists of Product Designers, Videographers, Fashion Designers, Photographers, Performing Artists, Sculptors, Painters, Music Producers and Writers. The virtual market is an…

By Our Reporter Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda (CCBA) has introduced a new beverage on the market, Ades Nutri-Bushera, made from locally procured sorghum and millet. The non-alcoholic soft drink was unveiled on Saturday during an exciting virtual event that featured performances from Sheebah Karungi, Karole Kasita, Allan Toniks and Irene Ntale. According to Melkamu Abebe, the Managing Director CCBA, the launch represents the company’s commitment to invest in initiatives that drive the ‘Buy Uganda, Build Uganda’ agenda while pursuing its business goals. “The launch of Ades Nutri-Bushera is part of our larger strategy to grow sustainably by creating shared…

By Our Reporter Saturday afternoon at Naguru Skyz hotel was a typhoon of sweet aromas as finalists in Yalelo Uganda’s “Prepare, Share and Dine competition” showcased their culinary skills, bringing a tasteful end to the month-long competition. It was Chef Mark Kaheru and his elite team of judges who were tasked with choosing the best five out of the 10 participants who were nominated, to be rewarded with the ultimate prize of a six months’ supply of Yalelo Uganda’s freshest fish. For Gertrude Ojangole, Chosen Akellot, Kayongo Hamis, Lillian Namuddu and Nanyonjo Sharon who emerged the best, it was no…

By Our Reporter Uganda joined the rest of the world in a virtual tour as Johnnie Walker Princes Street, the eight-floor new visitor experience for the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, officially opened in the heart of Scotland’s capital city. A select few Ugandan whisky aficionados were invited to the virtual tour as they sipped on homemade highballs, made with guidance from JW Princes Street bartenders. Set over 71,500 sq ft, Johnnie Walker Princes Street uses world-first technology to reimagine the traditional whisky tour experience. When it opens its doors to the public on Monday September 6, visitors will be taken…

By Our Reporter Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda, has launched a campaign to provide relief to less fortunate children that reside in two children’s homes in Kampala. Dubbed ‘Round Up Your Bill’, the campaign is calling upon shoppers at Carrefour’s two outlets at Metroplex – Naalya and Oasis Mall to donate by rounding up the total cost of their items at the cash counter leaving an allocation that will be diverted to the chosen causes. For example, if a shopper’s bill totals to UGX 35,200, they can round it up to UGX 40,000 with the…

By Our Reporter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, the primary focus for governments and businesses has been the safety of their people. To curb the spread, several measures such as curfews, lockdowns and restrictions on travel have been put in place, all of which have negatively impacted businesses. The hospitality industry is one of those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The restrictions put in place have significantly decreased the demand in the sector and resulted in temporary closure of many hospitality businesses. We talked to Jacqueline Nalubega, the Director of Sales and Marketing, Sheraton Kampala…

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has unveiled the inaugural East African Breweries Limited (EABL) Sustainability Report to the government, the media and the public. The report, which was released by all three subsidiaries under EABL (Uganda Breweries, Kenya Breweries and Serengeti Breweries) is meant to highlight the accomplishments of the business units’ sustainability efforts while making a commitment to expanding and deepening the impact of these initiatives. While receiving the report on behalf of the Minister of Water and the Environment, Florence Adongo, Director of Water Resources Management at the Ministry said, “This report shows that UBL and…