Uganda’s first 5G Telcom, Airtel Uganda has appointed Joweria Nabakka as the new Customer Experience Director in a strategic move that promises to redefine customer experience and innovation. 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 she has held since 2016 to date. Ms. Nabakka has spearheaded the selection of the final product portfolio for Airtel Uganda during…
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Uganda hosted the 19th summit of the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) summit (15th to 21st January 2024) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala city. Vietnam was among the 120 countries in attendance at this forum that was established was far back as 1961 in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Vice president Her Majesty Vo Thi Anh Xuan led the Vietnam delegation for the NAM Summit whose theme was “Deepening cooperation for shared Global Affluence”. H.E Anh Xuan held a number of high-profile official meetings and several talks with the different heads of states for the 120 member states, 18 observer countries and 10 observer organizations.…
U1 is designed with more space to explore and 108 mega pixel camera. Joy 9 comes with a triple rear camera with up to 50mp and 5,000 mAh battery for long life. A U1 costs shs 520,000, while Joy9 goes for shs 399,000. Mione, a Dubai-based phone manufacturer, with an assembling plant in Mbale City, in Eastern Uganda, launched the first-ever Ugandan assembled smartphones branded U1 and Joy 9, to further increase the penetration of smartphones in Uganda. The two phones were launched by the minister of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi and The State Minister…
By David Isabirye The Entebbe Botanical Gardens have a rich history that dates as far back as the founding year 1898. The Gardens are a habitant of varying flora and fauna with over 480 birds and 500 trees species. The center was founded for research (educational) and recreational purposes. Over the years, the Entebbe Botanical Gardens have been managed by ministry of agriculture under the NARO docket. On 8th May 2023, the president of the Republic of Uganda issued a directive of transfer for the Entebbe Botanical Gardens to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. Following several consultations and…
StarTimes is pleased to announce the acquisition of the African Cup of Nation 2023 broadcasting rights. Total Energies AFCON 2023 is a highly anticipated sports spectacle that will take place in Ivory Coast from 13 January 2024 until 11 February 2024 and will be only available on the StarTimes channels across all broadcasting platforms in Africa. With the local StarTimes UPL season taking a break for the next four (4) weeks, StarTimes will be offering its audiences and commercial partners the live experience of all 52 matches of AFCON 2023. “We are delighted to announce that StarTimes has secured the…
By David Isabirye In 2023, Uganda came into global limelight when the Parliament affirmatively passed the Anti Homosexuality Act that was also assented by the president H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Since then, the country has been Hell of a storm for many LGBTQ leaning personalities, affiliates, addicts and advocates apiece. With stringent punishments including lengthy imprisonment terms and death at worst, many advocates are fearing for their dear lives and families. On the 6/01/2024, the Kawempe Police got Intel over an unlawful gathering suspected to be of the LGBTQ community and made several arrests that were detained. According to the…
Bukomansimbi development officer Kiyimba fears for life for showing allegiance to the LGBTQ movement By David Isabirye In 2023, Uganda came into global limelight when the Parliament affirmatively passed the Anti Homosexuality Act that was also assented by the president H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Since then, the country has been Hell of a storm for many LGBTQ leaning personalities, affiliates, addicts and advocates apiece. With stringent punishments including lengthy imprisonment terms and death at worst, many advocates are fearing for their dear lives and families. Tonny Kiyimba, a 42-year-old citizen who has for the past decade served…
The UPDF aircraft in which Lt. Tukamuhabwa died. It crashed crashed in Western Uganda on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 (Courtesy photos) The Air Force Wing Commander Entebbe, Brigadier General Chris Kasaija, has eulogized the late Lt Allan Tukamuhabwa Kapando, one of the pilots who died in the January 2, 2024 helicopter crash, as an extraordinary pilot, who will be remembered for his role in the fight against the Allied Democratic Forces terrorists in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. On January 2, 2024, a UPDF combat helicopter in which Lt Allan Tukamuhabwa and Lt Swadiq Aroma were crashed in Karugutu,…
In the aftermath of the 27th Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth Conference, the delegates had a special moment to visit the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (UWEC), Entebbe on Saturday, 6th January 2024. Led by the host, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda Rt Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the delegates were treated to a special tour around the center by guides and animal keepers who explained every detail about the different animals. The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage Hon. Tom Butime, flanked by UWEC’s Executive Director James Musinguzi officially welcomed the guests to the center. “This…
Airtel Africa plc announced the retirement of the Chief Executive Officer, Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, with effect from 1 July, 2024. Ogunsanya, who joined Airtel in 2012, ran the Nigeria Operations of the Telecommunications and mobile money company for nine years before his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2021. With local knowledge of the African landscape and deep distribution experience he led the company in maintaining double-digit revenue growth over many quarters and to deliver new, innovative products to its customers across the continent. Building on the work undertaken during his time as CEO, including the launch…