1,000 youth are set to benefit from the Elevate 2.0 mentorship program launched recently by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda in partnership with Boundless Minds. Launched in 2020 following a Government directive to close all schools as a measure to curb the spread of the Corona Virus, the Elevate Program empowers young minds through mentorship programs and skill training which will strategically offer them an advantage as they prepare to take on their professional futures. In the first in-take, more than 600 youth benefitted from the virtual low-cost and low maintenance program and obtained work-readiness skills to support their school-to-work…
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On Friday, June 25th 2021, the Vice Chancellor of Kampala International University (KIU), Dr. Mouhamad Mpezamihigo will receive the Honorary Professor of The Academic Union, Oxford UK, and will be inducted into the Council of Rectors of Europe. The Academic Union Oxford is an international academic association of over 200 University Chancellors and more than 2000 Scientists and Researchers. Dr. Mpezamihigo, an agriculturalist, with extensive training in higher education and management, among his many achievements has steered Kampala International University to a number of great milestones, most notable of which is its rise to the leading private University in Uganda…
Five years ago, the Government of Uganda passed the “Buy Uganda Build Uganda policy” in response to the Private Sector’s plea to promote practices that encourage the consumption of locally produced products. The success of this policy was hinged on the concept of giving preference to goods which are produced or available in Uganda and services which are rendered by Ugandan citizens and companies. It required Ugandans to position themselves in order to play our respective roles in building the Ugandan economy and reaping from it. Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Uganda has always been a supporter and strong advocate…
Supersport, under DSTV has confirmed to rely live all the 51 matches for the UEFA European Championship 2020 tournament, including the final at London’s Wembley on July 11, 2021. DStv Uganda has also decided to spice up the fans experience with prizes start with the official opening match between Italy and Turkey. MultiChoice Uganda head of Public Relations and Communications Joan Semanda Kizza confirmed that much is at stake for the fans. “Prizes are in plenty up to ten 40-inch screen TV sets,” disclosed Semanda. These accolades will be won by active customers through an online ‘Predict and win’ campaign on…
A 24 year old former convict has been murdered just days after being released from jail where he served a 2 years sentence. The deceased, Anatori Musinguzi was killed in his mother’s house just 4 days after he was discharged from prison where he had served two years for theft. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Regional police spokesperson says the incident occurred on Sunday night at around 11pm in Gisorora Parish, Nyakabande Sub County, Kisoro District. Maate saye that Musinguzi was killed by unknown people as he returned home. His mother, Cecelia Nyirahabakwiha told police that her son came running home,…
Movit Products limited through Movit brand extended support to the Muslim fraternity through Old Kampala and Kibuli Mosques as part of their ongoing efforts to reach out to those in need during the holy month. In his remarks, Musa Mutebi, the Trade Marketing Manager, Movit Products said that Movit has had a long-term working relationship with the Muslim fraternity. He observed that, “As a home-grown brand with a rich Ugandan history, Movit Products Limited recognizes the importance of observing Ramadhan and the value of giving and sharing. We have been working closely with the Muslim leadership and believers at different…
Enticing draws for the quarterfinal of the 47th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup were held at the FUFA House with mouthwatering fixtures for as Titans faceoff at this stage. The draws were conducted by retired footballers Charles Ogwang the 1996 Uganda Cup winner with UMEME FC together with Sharif Samanya, a former Nile FC player who lost the finals to Ogwang in 1996. The two record winners Express FC and KCCA FC face-off with the Red Eagles hosting first at the Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku before the Kasasiro boys host them in the return leg at the MTN…
Housing Finance Bank recently launched the Kingdom Development Organ aimed at stimulating community-based resource mobilization in partnership with the Church of Uganda. We caught up with Angela Ndawula, the Head Business and Institutional Banking at Housing Finance Bank who explained the initiative and why the bank has invested in it. Below are the excerpts: Question: Please tell us more about the Kingdom Development Organ (KIDO) program and its objectives. The Kingdom Development Organ, commonly known as KIDO, is a social economic program under the supervision of the Archbishop and the Bishops of the Church of Uganda. The main objective is…
Ugandans should go and get the COVID-19 Vaccine and focus on prevention rather than hoping for a cure for the dreaded disease that is ravaging other parts of the world. The Assistant District Health Officer of Mukono District, Dr. Isaac Ddumba urged Ugandans to embrace the COVID-19 vaccination exercise and not to relax their guard following the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) stipulated by the Ministry of Health. Dr. Ddumba oversaw a vaccination drive organized by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda at Century Bottling Company Plant in Namanve, Mukono District. Over 100 employees and members of the neighboring community of…
Airtel Uganda, The Smartphone Network with the widest 4G internet coverage across the country, has on Thursday, 28th April 2021 launched its inaugural nation-wide campaign dubbed the Franchise Partner Development Training. The Airtel Franchise Partner Development Programme is part of Airtel’s strategic corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at empowering Ugandans through job creation and creating sustainable livelihoods. Speaking about the programme, the Airtel Uganda Chief Commercial Officer Amit Kapur said, “Through this training, Franchise Partners will be equipped with business skill sets that will see them become efficient, improve their individual performance and hence become more profitable. This will replicate…