Author: Stuart G-Khast

Our Reporter Ugandan women entrepreneurs have been urged to formalise and ensure consistence in both quality and quantity, to tap into the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). According to the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) acting secretary general Blessing Immaculate Owomugisha, women account for 70% of entrepreneurs in Uganda but only 40% operate formally. She said this has deprived them the opportunity to tap into big markets and also stand to lose bigger opportunities under the 1.4 billion people AfCFTA market. Owomugisha who was speaking during the 2021 Women’s Entrepreneurship day…

By Reporter Mbarara town will be one problem less in regards to building essentials after Arapex Tile Adhesive launched in the city over the weekend. Arapex through it’s brand ambassador singer Aziz Azion was officially introduced in Mbarara city on Saturday to retailers and a crowd gathering. Famous Mbarara comedian Ka Chaina was also in attendance piling praise for the brand. Arapex tile Adhesive is a polymer modified mixer of prtland cement and graded fine sand. They are located in Kampala at Salaama road where their mains office premises are. Here are some moments from the launch.

By Reporter The best day of your life deserves a befitting hit song and fast rising star Khan Givas, in ‘Jitambue’ has earned its way into the deejays’ play list catalogue for rotation! Yes,it’s said that love is the best thing in life. Khan Givas in the Jitambue hit tells a girl to come out clear and reveal her identity. He tells the girl to stop secretly admiring him but come out and show him the love. ‘Jitambue’a Swahili word for ‘Identify yourself’, is a new song off forthcoming songs by a Ugandan fast rising singer. ‘Jitambue’ exudes maturity; a singer singing about…

By Reporter Bukedde Presenter Carolina Macah who recently enrolled at UMCAT for Jounalism has also stood for the post of Speaker at the Mengo based Campus. Previously many persons in the Entertainment industry have persued and succeeded in the political arena and Caroline Macah seems to be in her early political days regardlesa of if she wins or not. Caroline Macah is very optimistic she will energe victorious. “I have all intentions of serving well as speaker at UMCAT if am voted into office which am sure I will” she said

By Reporter Ekyooto Ha Mpago Festival is going on in Fort Portal and as expected top notch guests have graced the event. The 3 day event that started on Thursday and is expected to end today Saturday 27th November 2021 has had a series of activation since Thursday and among them is the royal galla dinner that saw top personalities turn up dressed to kill on Friday evening. Uganda tourism boss Lilly Ajarova, Talent Africa boss Aly Alibhai who is also the organiser, Kick boxer Golola Moses, Spice Diana, Judith Heard, Joshua Cheptegei among others were some of the people…

By Reporter He broke the exciting news of the new milestone with a searing photo on Monday morning captioned; “1M followers. Whole new level. Thank y’all for the love. Other Ugandan celebrities with this milestone include, Zari Hassan, Lydia Jazmine, Spice Diana, Sheebah Karungi and Doreen Kabareebe. For starters, Kajoba Hakim (aka Keemfame) was born оn 16 January 1999 in Kampala. He is the CEO of Keemfame.com Uganda a digital marketing and Public Relations company in Uganda which he founded in 2015. Не ѕtudіеd digital marketing and website designing from Makerere business school and а mіnоr dеgrее іn соmрutеr technology…

By Reporter Ugandan designer and the Creative Director for the brand, Sheba Priscilla Kassami will be unveiling her latest collection at the Ekyooto Hampango festival in Fort Portal, set to take place today, Friday 26th, November, 2021. The week long festive, that is part of the kingdom’s initiatives to boost tourism in the city, begun early this week, and will commence today with a gala dinner, during which the haute couture collection is set to be unveiled. The event which is set to be attended by HRH Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kaybamba Iguru Rukidi IV and the queen mother will see…

By Reporter Enock Mukiibi alias DJ Mavious ( Omwana w’eka) is an International DJ and a versatile musician who has ventured into dancehall, reggae and Urban RnB based in the United States of America. He is popularly known for his songs such as Bantuma, Kakuba, Boss among other others DJ Mavious was born on 6th June 1991 in Namasuba, Kampala, Uganda, raised by both his parents till later when he moved to the States at the age of 14 years. Mukiibi started deejaying in high school and used to sing in camp music as well. HeHe then later decided to…

By Reporter L-R PDG Sam Mwanje, DG Young Kimaro, Nakanwagi Margaret, Christine Naggujja, PE Dick Rwegaba, Director Membership Joweria and CMP Aziidah Nandawula during the induction of the new RotariansThree new members have been inducted into Rotary and 5 Rotarians awarded with Paul Harris Fellow award as Rotary Club of Kigo hosted the District Governor for District 9214 which District includes Uganda and Tanzania. Addressing the Rotarians during the induction and award ceremony held at Aquarius Hotel Kigo, District Governor Young Kimaro, appreciated Ugandan Rotarians for changing Lives of the people in their communities. District Governor Young Kimaro encouraged Rotarians…

By Reporter Nile Breweries most awarded beer Nile Special has over the years received international recognition at the annual Monde Selection Awardsby the “International Quality Institute” in Belgium. Today Nile Special has launched a new campaign to celebrate its consistent and world class recognized quality. As of this year Nile Special boasts 21 Monde Gold Medals. Nile Special has no equal in Uganda and Nile Breweries celebrates this achievement through the “Unmatched in Gold” campaign. Nile Special superior liquid is recognized within and outside the African continent, “At Nile Breweries, ABINBEV Uganda, quality and safety are uncompromising pillars in the…