Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow every Ugandan to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. All customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximize their onboard experience by …
Read More »22-yr-old thrills in dfcu ‘rising woman’ competition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four years ago, Sandra Nakayenze set out to change the lives of women coffee farmers in the hills of Sironko district. The social, economic, religious and cultural hardships encountered by both young rural women and the girl child in her village compelled Nakayenze to form …
Read More »Bonastore Uganda rewards partners
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solutions provider, Bonastore Uganda, held its first ever Bonastore Franchise Appreciation Day. The event held at Golf Course Hotel was organised to give a platform to Bonastore suppliers, partners and establishments to boost their knowledge of the business model, and strengthen relationships to support …
Read More »Emirates appoints new manager for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates, which flies daily from Entebbe to Dubai, has appointed John Gemin as its new Country Manager for Uganda. Gemin will oversee sales and service functions for the airline’s passenger, cargo, management and airport operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Management …
Read More »Nshuti Mbabazi: The girl who covers the greats
`If the music is good, I fall in love and do a cover for it’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Nshuti Sarah Mbabazi has become famous for doing cover versions of songs by some of Uganda’s top musicians. Her Facebook videos have become a sensation. She has covered …
Read More »MTN Uganda troubles
MTN told to fulfill the National Broadband Policy as a condition to have its licence renewed Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | It is impossible to tell a story about the Uganda’s telecom revolution that began more than 20 years ago without mentioning MTN. The South African firm entered the country’s …
Read More »Uganda’s big China debt
CHINA: Minister of Finance Kasaija’s secret letter to Museveni Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT TEAM | When, on October 18, 2018, Uganda signed an agreement with China for a US$212.6 million loan (Approx. Shs78 billion) for rural electrification, the issue of Uganda’s increasing debt and the unfair terms of some …
Read More »Uganda Airlines pilots start training
Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Uganda’s planned national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has handed over the first cockpit crew sets to Bombardier for training a head of the carrier’s comeback mid this year. The first set of eight pilots are reported to have been training facility in France while another …
Read More »Juma Kisaame officially leaves dfcu bank
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After twenty years of collective service with dfcu, Juma Kisaame has officially ended his career paving way for his successor Mathias Katamba to take over. The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga who graced the send off dinner held at the Kampala Serena Hotel on …
Read More »Why were Premier League clubs so careful with their cash in January?
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Premier League clubs were reluctant to plunge into the inflated January marketplace this season — in stark contrast to last year, when they splashed out a record £430 million on transfer fees. Just £180 million ($235 million) was spent last month, according to finance experts …
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