TikTokers in Uganda live large flaunting expensive rides and luxury apartments. Many claim to be reaping millions from their TikTok content while others put up claims of mega endorsement deals. But are they making money? Well, far from the truth, most Ugandan TikTokers are not harvesting the millions from their fame. That explains why many are quitting into the traditional sectors or shifting to better paying platforms such as Youtube. For every 1 million views, TikTok pays a creator $600 dollars. This is about UGX 2.1 million. However, this is dependent on many factors. Most Ugandan creators are not eligible…
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East Africa’s number one expo for baby and kids’ products, services, ideas and information returned for its third edition at UMA showgrounds, Lugogo in Kampala, Uganda. Code-named ‘Baby and Kids Expo EA’, the 3-day expo brought together all the best in the baby and kids industry across Uganda and East Africa. The event was organized by Kiara Events Limited under the theme ‘Strengthening Families Through Healthcare, Growth, and Zero Violence.’ From 9th May to 11th May, over 70 exhibitors displayed the best in childcare. Among these exhibitors included Movit’s Baby Junior that wowed many parents with freebies and the latest…
Don Pitya, one of Uganda’s fastest-rising music sensations, is making headlines not just for his catchy sound, but for the bold move that got him here—leaving behind a promising career in engineering to pursue music full-time. Once a top student with a future in mechanical engineering, Don Pitya shocked many when he traded formulas for flows. “Engineering was something I was good at, but music is what I was born to do,” he shared in a recent interview. The transition wasn’t easy. Faced with pressure to follow a more “secure” path, Don Pitya chose to follow his passion instead—an instinct…
Uganda in the most recent years has produced world-class baddies. These are babes that have gone on to represent the country on the global stage. In other words, they have waved the Ugandan flag across Africa, across the continents. But who are these babes? It’s not Sheilah Gashumba. She’s failed to make it onto the continental stage. There was a cooking show in South Africa that she was not able to host. Of late, Sheilah had to show up once again on Kasuku’s podium to regain some masanyalaze. Apparentely, Sheilah has decided to concentrate on the local market. The kikono…
Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda’s demographic landscape continues to skew young—44% of its 45.9 million citizens are under the age of 14, according to the latest UBOS Census projections—the need for strategic investments in child development, healthcare, and education has never been more urgent. In response to this growing demand, Kiara Events Limited has announced the return of the Baby & Kids Expo East Africa, now in its third edition, slated for May 9th – 11th, 2025, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall, Lugogo. Under the banner of “Strengthening Families Through Healthcare, Growth, and Zero Violence”, this year’s Expo aims to…
How Arua Park came to be An exodus of investment began at what is now called Arua Park in 1986 when many Ugandans began returning from exile. Mansur Kumbuka, the chairman for Munno B village in charge of the youth recounts that Arua Park was an ideology of a few idlers who decided to do something with their life. “There used to be some old men, most notably Masjid an Alur by tribe, and together they basked in the shade of a mango tree eating jackfruit on a daily basis,” narrates Kumbuka. The current King Fahd plaza was built where the gigantic…
The word, mwenge, refers to alcohol in Buganda. In Buganda, “Mwenge Bigere” is a common drink at Kwanjulas (traditional weddings) and at lumbe’s (last funeral rites.) It goes by the acronyms of mwenge muganda, and tonto. However, this special alcohol made from a variety of bananas is not only limited to the Baganda, it spreads as far as the west. How Mwenge Bigere is made According to Yusuf Ntege of Busujju, Mityana district, the process of making mwenge bigere is a long one. “The mwenge is made from bananas like kisubi, ndizi, musa, kivuru, kabula and mbidde.” It is the mwenge that’s made…
Fyno UG could have landed on a hit song. Released just 14 days ago, the song titled ‘Che Che’ is always getting people’s tongues wagging. Apparentely Fyno UG finally found a new Pastor and girlfriend. “You see the previous girlfriend had brought bad aura, so Fyno UG went in hiding and bathed some mwetango,” Kukuna, his neighbour in Makindye reveals. With little promotion, Che Che is already on 65K views for its audio. Fyno UG has also previously suffered with hackers that kept stealing his social media accounts. Poor dude is always starting from scratch. But with this banger of…
After tolerating the hundreds of Ugandans sneaking in with their crocs, and bathroom sandals, Hiro Restaurant has decided to Bang the Table. Apparently, it’s a clash of generations as the older folks felt the Gen.Zs and borderline millenials were killing the atmosphere. “Can you imagine, you have taken your wife out for a romantic dinner, and these bu-chaps come in with cheap perfumes, ripped jeans and rugged hair? And imagine, they are just buying simple stuff, while us we are buying bottles of wine, going all the way, and even doing nothing less than sparkling water,” an annoyed guest revealed…
The Baby & Kids Expo returns for its third edition, promising an even bigger and better experience filled with incredible opportunities. From May 9th to 11th, 2025, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall, Lugogo, families and businesses will come together for the ultimate showcase of baby and kids’ products, services, and innovations. This is the perfect platform for your brand to connect with a highly engaged audience. A Track Record of Growth and Success Following two highly successful editions, the Baby & Kids Expo has established itself as Uganda’s leading family-focused event. It continues to attract parents, businesses, and industry experts,…