Author: BigEyeUg1
By Our Reporter Pastor Robert Kayanja’s daughter, Kristiana Kayanja is venturing into the fashion business. We have learnt that she is set to break into the market with her own fashion brand named “Kristiana”, after herself. The 24-year-old will unveil the brand today with a fabulous virtual fashion show, where pieces from her collection will be presented for the first time. According to the London educated designer, ‘Kristiana’ combines the detailed glamour of couture pieces with simple elegance that defines class. “Each of the pieces is distinctive, individual and uniquely put together, drawing all my inspiration from the colour of…
By Our Reporter MTN Uganda is yet again rewarding its MoMoPay customers this festive season with discounts on their daily shopping in a promotion dubbed MTN MoMoPay X-mas. Customers who shop and pay with MTN MoMoPay for the four week period of the promotion will receive a 5% discount capped at UGX 5.000 once every day. Additionally, five lucky customers will win shopping vouchers worth 50,000 shs every week for the four weeks of the promo. To enter the draw, simply shop and pay with MoMoPay, share a screenshot of your MoMoPay transaction on MTN Uganda social media platforms and…
By Our Reporter Vivo Energy Uganda, the marketer and distributor of Shell branded fuels and products has announced a 10-week promotion that will see over 90,000 customers receive fuel and airtime rewards amounting to UGX 400 million. The promotion, dubbed “10 Weeks of Cheer – Reloaded,” is open to all motorists that use Shell FuelSave Unleaded or Diesel, and will run until 19 February 2021. “We realize that the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted our customers in various ways. Celebrations during this festive season will not be the same. Vivo Energy Uganda would therefore like give back to our customers…
By Our Reporter The 2020 Masaza Cup has kicked off at the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru amid tight Covid-19 restrictions. This year’s opening ceremony was graced by His Majesty the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II who was also accompanied by Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, Buganda Sports Minister Owek. Henry Sekabembe and Airtel Uganda’s Head of Brand and Communication, Remmy Kisakye among other guests. The opening match between the defending champions Bulemeezi and counterparts Butambala ended in a 1-1 draw after a tightly contested game. Unlike previous years, the 2020 tournament is being played under strict Covid-19 regulations…
By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced the winners in their creative hackathon where they sought eCommerce solutions, whose need has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, to boost business performance. The winners were announced on Saturday during an award ceremony held at Mfano Design Lab in Muyenga to mark the end of the challenge which had been running for three days. “At UBL, we wanted to invite as many young creative minds to participate and contribute to developing smart strategies to how we can overcome some of the challenges that have been brought around by the Covid-19…
By Our Reporter Lebo M – Coming Home, the latest Showmax Original reality series, is now streaming. The reality series gives fans a front-row seat into the life of one of South Africa’s most successful exports, Lebohang Morake, affectionately known as Lebo M. The Soweto-born singer and composer is the first voice you hear in The Lion King, a highlight of Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning soundtrack. The subsequent stage show became the highest-grossing Broadway production of all time, while Lebo M also executive produced the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, has had his songs streamed over…
By Our Reporter The Roast and Rhyme wild edition lived up to its billing, giving revelers a much-needed escape from the city’s hustle and bustle over the weekend. Set in Murchison Falls National Park, revelers were brought closer to nature as they indulged in a series of fun activities including game drives, nature walk and a musical showcase. The fun kicked off on Friday as the attendees embarked on a road trip headed to Murchison Falls national park in North-western Uganda. After many hours on the road, revelers unwound for the evening with a bonfire experience where they also enjoyed…
By Our Reporter MTN announced on Friday that it has completed a comprehensive review of the Group strategy with a focus on accelerating growth, deleveraging the holding company debt and unlocking value. The revised strategy will be presented in more detail following the release of MTN’s 2020 full-year results in March 2021. To support the Group’s strategy execution, MTN Group announced the appointment of a new Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) as well as changes to the Company’s regional structure and the Group Exco. Tsholofelo Molefe has been appointed as the new GCFO and will take up the position as…
By Our Reporter The Board of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has announced that Mrs. Jane Karuku will be taking over as the new Group Managing Director for EABL. Mrs. Karuku, who has been a member of the EABL Board and the current Managing Director for Kenya Breweries Ltd(KBL), will replace Mr. Andrew Cowan who has been in the EABL business for four and a half years. Mr. Cowan is taking up a new role in Diageo’s global business as Managing Director for Africa Regional Markets. Mrs. Karuku is a dynamic business leader, with strong management experience spanning over 25…
By Our Reporter Since 2007, MTN Uganda has actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility activities across the country. Enid Edroma, the MTN Uganda Corporate Services General Manager sheds light on the company’s priority CSR areas and why the company concentrates on those particular areas. Briefly tell us about MTN Uganda’s CSR Over the years, our goal has been to improve quality of life, through caring partnerships in the communities where MTN operates across the country. As a business, we understand that we depend on communities to thrive and as such, it is the responsibility of the company to in turn…