By Our Reporter Airtel Uganda has appointed Joweria Nabakka as the new Customer Experience Director. Prior to her current role, she served in different capacities at Airtel including, the Head of Revenue Planning and Geo Marketing at WARID Telecom which role she also held at Airtel Tanzania for 2 years before returning to Uganda to take over the Data and Devices Portfolio in product development, a role she has held since 2016 to-date. Since her return to Uganda, she has ensured the smooth launch of the end-to-end portfolio, and customer USSD journeys, in addition to being instrumental in the launch…
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By Our Reporter Afro-soul sensation Kenneth Mugabi is set to feature on Season Two of Tusker Malt Conversessions. This after posters of the artiste appeared on social media announcing him as the fourth act set to appear on the new season. Known for his captivating love ballads and soul-stirring performances, Mugabi is set to bring his unique blend of Afro-soul to the digital stage, promising an unforgettable show. Music lovers and fans alike are in for a treat as Mugabi unpacks all there is to know about the secret behind his success, his trials and tribulations and more. His rich,…
By Our Reporter Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) docuseries by Evelyn Cindy Magara (PhD) and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres starting from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja documentary film (series) is about Uganda’s heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed by Dr Magara, a Lecturer of Film and Literature at Makerere University, the film explores the unifying geopolitical and geolinguistics of 1870-1900 Uganda and the historical relationships between the peoples of the Great Lakes Region. According to Dr Magara, the story is relevant to contemporary East Africa as the region struggles…
By Our Reporter Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance, has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for their support in renovating and expanding the National ICT Innovation Hub. “We want to thank the UNDP for the partnership and support as we move into the future,” said Baryomunsi while welcoming H.E. Ahunna Eziakonwa, the UNDP Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa, for a tour of the hub on Monday. “We have so many young people who have an interest in ICT and they can come here and write their proposals, make applications,…
By Our Reporter Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the SABOTAGE movie trailer. The film stars Stellah Nantumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others in a gripping drama about a career-driven woman who finds love and is excited about her dream traditional wedding until she finds out she is carrying her father-in-law’s child. While addressing media, Matthew Nabwiso said, “The vision of Reach A Hand Uganda and Nabwiso Films converges seamlessly as we both harness the power of film to create meaningful social change. We take immense pride in…
By Our Reporter TV star MC Ollo, real name Odong Stanley, is set to join Nation Media Group’s NTV as the host of the teen show, NTV T-Nation. This announcement has ignited excitement among teenagers and youth nationwide, as MC Ollo prepares to bring his dynamic presence to a new platform after captivating audiences on NBS TV’s Youth Voice. With a proven track record of connecting with teens from diverse backgrounds, MC Ollo’s return signifies a reunion with a familiar face and voice that embodies the vibrant spirit of youth. As MC Ollo embarks on this new chapter with NTV,…
Ssewa Ssewa’s name might not be as big as his Janzi invention, but his CV is much more than you can think of. Born Ssewakiryanga James Junior, Ssewa ssewa is a professional musician, multi instrumentalist, Janzi instrument inventor, Instructor, founder of Janzi band and CEO Janzi Band ltd. He was born in Katwe on the 25th – June -1987. He comes from a music family and was raised in a traditional musical environment which inspired his music journey. His father the Late Ssewakiryanga James Senior was a well recognized master drummer, teacher while his Mother Betty Namata Ssewakiryanga was a…
By Our Reporter MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched a new reality TV show named Kampala Crème. The absorbing show, which is set in Kampala introduces viewers to the glitzy and glamourous lives of affluent, youthful, sassy and outgoing Ugandans was premiered at a launch party hosted at the high-end Mezo Noir in Kololo. Kampala Crème is a locally produced lifestyle reality TV show that aims to revolutionize storytelling by documenting real-life events, environment and settings, thereby ushering in a new era in Ugandan television. The show narrates the daily lives of four Ugandan female celebrities as they navigate through various…
By Our Reporter Matchday 18 of The SMACK League’s sixth season had an electrifying atmosphere from the beginning to the end when the quorum gathered at Legends Rugby Grounds on Sunday. The Bushmen, Class of 2001, went all out in ensuring that the first match day of the year set the pace with the final round of play in sight. From the gripping action on the field to the post-game festivities, it was notably the best way to begin the New Year. “Having taken a much-needed Christmas break, The SMACK League returned with Matchday 18, dubbed New Year Edition. This…
By Our Reporter I&M Bank has partnered with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services for a blood donation drive. For two days, the front yard of the Kingdom Kampala I&M Bank offices has been a hive of activity with a blood donation drive that has seen Uganda Blood Transfusion Services and I&M Bank officials encourage passersby to get in on the act. In the end, 100 units of blood had been collected. The drive stretched to the I&M Bank Jinja City Branch with a positive response from the public. “This blood drive has given the public members the opportunity to donate…