Airtel Uganda appoints 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 of products like FREAKY…
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Ugandan artiste Fik Fameica kicked off 2024 with a hit song as he wowed audiences with his highly successful concert, “King Kong Fik Fameica Live In The City.” Despite facing challenges in the past with turnouts – to mention his maiden concert, Fameica’s perseverance and dedication to his craft have paid off, evident in the massive support he received from music lovers and fans at his recent concert. Reflecting on his previous concerts, such as “Kutama Life” in 2018 at Freedom City, Fameica encountered modest turnouts. However, undeterred by setbacks, he continued to refine his artistry, leading to a breakthrough…
Ugandan singer turned politician, Bobi Wine, has proudly announced that he has remained alcohol-free for an impressive 12 years. The revelation came in response to a tweet from renowned comedian Patrick Salvado Idringi, who expressed his current struggle with giving up alcohol. Patrick Salvado tweeted, “People who don’t drink alcohol in the club or restaurant or at a party, yet they are happy… I respect you… eh eh eh… is no easy. Naye I’m determined to live a healthy life.” The tweet drew attention from netizens, and Bobi Wine’s response added to the surprise. “It’s year 12 for me. Talk…
Following a video circulating on social media featuring Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa delivering a stern message and cautioning the NRM historicals for consistently undermining the parliament he presides over. Tayebwa, representing Ruhinda North in Mitooma district, assumed the role of Deputy Speaker following the passing of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah in March 2022. During Oulanyah’s tenure, Tayebwa served as the government Chief Whip, while Anita Among held the position of Deputy Speaker. Upon Among’s elevation to Speaker of parliament, Tayebwa relinquished the Chief Whip position and contested for Deputy Speaker, emerging victorious. Both Tayebwa and Anita, now steering the 11th…
Concerns on the increasing public debt burden continue to dominate debate and this time, Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on National Economy to make an assessment on the country’s public debt and report back to Parliament. Tayebwa made the directive during the debate on the National Budget Framework Paper for financial years, 2024/2025 – 2028/2029 (NBFP) on Tuesday, 30 January 2024. According to the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, composition of public debt stock as at end of June 2023, was Shs86.7 trillion. Tayebwa gave the Committee on National…
New products aimed at enabling school owners start off the year and parents get tuition, after a hard end-of-year season have been launched by Standbic Bank – Uganda. The Bank says that this is in response to the repetitively stiff economic environment and low activity in the economy, characteristics of the beginning of the year. The product under a three-month campaign dubbed “Oli Sorted” also benefits Ugandans with the need for capital to boost their businesses. Israel Arinaitwe, Head of Personal Banking said after the last quarter of the year which is characterized by high-spending, individuals and businesses need cash…
Enterprises and other organisations in Uganda are now able to build their data centres and reduce business costs, instead of relying on service providers. Enterprises and other organisations in Uganda are now able to build their data centres and reduce business costs, instead of relying on service providers. The BYODC initiative will enable companies, government agencies or any institutions to save as much as 45 per cent of the costs they spend on private companies to manage or protect their data, according to electronics giant Toshiba. Uganda is the third African country in Africa after Kenya and South Africa where…
Centenary bank launches its latest innovation called CenteWhatsApp Banking, following its commitment to provide customer-centric banking solutions innovatively. The service is designed to provide customers with convenient and secure access to a wide range of banking services directly through the widely used messaging platform. CenteWhatsApp banking capacitates WhatsApp to bring banking services closer to customers, ensuring they can transact anytime, anywhere, through the messaging platform on their mobile devices. This initiative represents a significant step towards redefining the banking experience and promoting financial inclusion in Uganda. Fabian Kasi, Managing Director – Centenary Bank noted, “As we all know, the landscape of banking…
The official list of nominations for the 2024 iKon Awards has finally been unveiled. The second edition of the awards is slated for 23rd March 2024 and will aim to honour and celebrate exceptional people and entities in the Ugandan cinema and television industries while providing a forum for constructive change. Voting for this year’s awards will be conducted online by last year’s winners who make the Ikon Awards Academy. The list is as follows: BEST FILM The Kitara Chronicles – Yiga Sadat, Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa The Passenger – Meddy Sserwada, Hadijah Nakanjako Unheard – Polly Kamukama, Joseph Ken Ssebaggala All…
The Chinese New Year celebration that was held in Uganda with a cultural fusion of Chinese and Ugandans in a Tai Chi performance was a sign of the deepening people-to-people ties between the two countries, Several Ugandans and the Chinese community flocked Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for a “temple fair,” a traditional cultural event that features all kinds of Chinese folk art, followed by a gala evening, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon, with the Spring Festival falling on February 10th this year. The event was adorned by lion dances and creative performances combining Ugandan and Chinese…