Author: BigEyeUg1

By Our Reporter Publicity Nateete who shot to fame because of his eccentric and comical way of speech has landed a mega ambassadorial deal. This after he was unveiled as the “Kili fit” campaign ambassador on Wednesday. The campaign which was launched by dfcu Bank in partnership with Prudential Uganda is aimed at ensuring that customers in the informal sector who are hospitalised can receive a daily stipend in lieu of lost income. During the campaign, dfcu Bank customers who hold the bank’s Dembe account for low-income earners in the informal sector gain access to a fixed daily cash benefit…

By Our Reporter A Huawei solution to support network operation centres during the COVID-19 pandemic has won the COVID-19 Response Award at the AfricaCom Virtual Awards. The Huawei O&M Autin grid-based operations solution won the prize, which recognises organisations and initiatives that have successfully deployed technology solutions in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Huawei was chosen as the winner from a shortlist of five initiatives on the continent. The AfricaCom Virtual Awards acknowledge the contributions of Africa’s tech community in fields including corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, connectivity, pandemic response and building a more accessible, inclusive digital world. Huawei developed…

By Our Reporter The 2021 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) will be held in Kampala, it has been officially announced. This comes as part of a partnership between MTV Africa and the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities which is aimed at promoting Uganda’s tourist attractions and also give a boost to the local tourism industry which is recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking during a virtual press conference held on Wednesday to announce the awards, Monde Twala, Senior Vice President & General Manager ViacomCBS Networks Africa (VCNA) said, “It is an incredible honour to announce that…

By Our Reporter The 2020 Masaza Cup tournament has been announced. It was launched on Tuesday during a press conference held at the Buganda Kingdom offices in Bulange Mengo. In attendance were Airtel Uganda officials led by the Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali and Buganda Kingdom officials led by Katikkiro Owekitiibwa Charles Peter Mayiga, who represented the Kabaka of Buganda, and the Sports Minister Owekitiibwa Henry Sekabembe. Speaking at the press launch, Airtel Uganda Managing Director Manoj Murali applauded the Buganda Kingdom for their commitment towards the tournament and reiterated Airtel’s support. “At Airtel Uganda, we aim to make…

By Our Reporter The 2020 edition of the Nyege Nyege festival has been officially launched. To be held from 3rd – 6th December, this year’s edition will be delivered as a virtual production made for television and online consumption. “We are back with 4 days and 4 nights of pure entertainment, combining a series of COVID-safe activities around Kampala with a custom digital experience curated by artists from 27 participating countries. Fans should expect the very best that East Africa’s art scene has to offer with live music, comedy, fashion, film, digital art and many collaborative experiments in-between,” said Derek…

By Our Reporter MTN Uganda has for the last sixteen years organized the MTN Kampala Marathon which has evolved into the biggest athletics event in the region. Through the marathon and its sponsors, over 3.5 billion shillings has been raised to complement government efforts in pertinent sectors such as health, education and ICT. Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer tells us about how the Marathon proceeds are raised, distributed and why this much anticipated event will not happen this year. What is the motive of the MTN Kampala Marathon? As a corporate citizen, we believe that part of…

By Our Reporter Local property developers have been urged to adapt more environment friendly ways in building our cities  for sustainable development. The call was made during the annual Sustainable Housing and Cities summit organized by the Property show on Thursday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This comes at a time when the world is battling with effects of climate change hence the need to change our ways to ensure a sustainable future. “There is a mad rush for construction activities, huge demand for housing and also a huge population explosion. If these are not well planned for, there is…

By Our Reporter With the Covid-19 pandemic still raging on and the entertainment industry largely still under lockdown, businesses in the sector are now adapting new ways to keep afloat. This became more apparent when Swangz Avenue, the organizers of the popular Roast & Rhyme announced that the social event is returning with a new twist this December. Previously held at the shores of lake Victoria in Munyonyo, the event now returns with an eco-tourism twist to it. Dubbed “The Wild Roast & Rhyme” edition, it will offer revelers a fun and adventurous weekend at Murchison falls National Park. “The…

By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has launched a Festive Season campaign aimed at attracting new customers to join the DStv and GOtv family. Commenting on the campaign, Joan Semanda Kizza, the PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda mentioned that, “The festive holiday is one that is akin to sharing, caring, giving and celebrating and as MultiChoice, we are doing the same for our new customers who will be required to purchase a bundle package of DStv or GOtv set and hardware at a special price offer.” “Many families in Uganda and world over may not have the opportunity of…

By Our Reporter The High Court on Tuesday heard a case involving the disputed sale of Simbamanyo House and Afrique Suits Mutungo by Equity Bank. City architect Peter Kamya, who owns Simbamanyo House and Afrique Suites, through his lawyers of Muwema & Co. Advocates, accuses Equity Bank of allegedly colluding with other people, among them Sudhir and Luwangula, of selling his properties to Meera Investments and Luwaluwa Investments respectively, after flouting all standard procedures like getting a valuer, making the auction public, notifying the property owner of the intended sale, notifying him before removing the caveats he had put on the…