‘Art is my life; I love spending on anything related to art’ The Independent | AGNES E NANTABA | Weazher Mayanja is an artist who is known for his Tadooba technique of using soot in powder and smoke form to paint art pieces. But he also paints, does sculpture, draws, …
Read More »Barbara Katende Kivumbi: On a practical approach to personal financial freedom
‘We lose sight over the fact that genuine wealth is achieved over time after taking steps’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Barbara Katende Kivumbi is a lecturer, personal finance coach, transformational speaker and author of ‘Money Cure.’ But her favorite reference is ‘mother of twins.’ Katende’s passion lies …
Read More »Jessica Nanyunja: On her vision for pot water
Jessica Nanyunja is the brain behind Harmony Nutri Foods Limited with its flagship brand of Harmony pot water. Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | It is a darling amongst many Ugandans who have yearned to rekindle their love for pot-smoked water. Many decades ago, most Ugandans used clay products; …
Read More »Isaiah Katumwa: On authentic Ugandan jazz
‘Taste of music, like any other product, is not based on class but exposure’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Isaiah Katumwa is a renowned saxophonist and jazz promoter. For close to two decades, he has been growing enthusiasm for jazz in the country and region. He is widely …
Read More »Josephine Mugerwa: From child dancer to music icon
“Becoming a star despite my poor background wasn’t easy; but I am grateful that the highs and lows in life had pushed me to become stronger” Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Josephine Mugerwa also known as Phina Mugerwa Masanyalaze is a Ugandan musician and dancer. Mugerwa captivated Ugandan …
Read More »David Masanso of talking cartoons
`I don’t admire anyone because our journeys are different’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | David Masanso is an animator who has mastered the art and science of making computers and cartoons work together. He runs Crossroads Digital Multimedia, a local animation production studio in Kampala, Uganda. Masanso rose …
Read More »Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga: On how he missed becoming an army general
“I will keep surprising Ugandans by delivering and not just exciting them” Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga is the current chairperson of the committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). He is also the Member of Parliament representing Kawempe South. Munyagwa is largely …
Read More »Katuntu did a good job but…
Kawempe South MP Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga is the new Chairperson of Committee on State Authorities and Statutory Enterprises (COSASE). He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E. Nantaba. What is your comment on your appointment as COSASE chairperson? I am forever grateful to Forum for Democratic Party (FDC) for giving me …
Read More »Immaculate Nantongo and her fabulous homes
Immaculate Nantongo is an entrepreneur behind a number of trending businesses. She is the brain behind the `Fabulous Home Festival’ and ‘My Fabulous Home’ community on Facebook. She also owns the Flawless Skin Care products brand and co-owns Pizza King; a fast foods place with pizza as its flagship serving. …
Read More »Gerry Opoka: on God and Zumba dance
Gerry Opoka is a certified Zumba Instructor and proprietor of Soul Fitness Limited, a boutique studio that focuses on fitness and general wellness through Zumba, yoga, cross fit training and boxing. INTERVIEW | AGNES E NANTABA | It’s a space for women who aim to shade off stress and leave …
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