Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Hajji Hussein Kyanjo is a former MP of Makindye East constituency in Kampala district. He was one of the most candid opposition figures in the eighth and part of the ninth parliament, a position enhanced by his moderate approach to legislative issues generally, yet very …
Read More »Agnes Atim Apea on women empowerment
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | In 2017, Agnes Atim Apea (PhD) popularly known as ‘Mama Rice’; especially in northern Uganda, was named among most innovative women in the world by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). She joined the list of inspirational and influential women around the world for her role in …
Read More »Daniel Omara; the teacher turned comedian
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Daniel Omara, is an actor, Television and Radio host but he is best known as a stand-up comedian, a job he started nine years ago. When he started, he was still a student at Uganda Christian University Mukono pursuing a Bachelor’s of Arts with Education …
Read More »Malaika Nnyanzi on lessons from her mother
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Malaika Nnyanzi is a fast rising radio and TV personality in Uganda with a growing audience. She co-hosts the morning show ‘D mighty breakfast’ with Brian Mulondo on KFM. She is also an MC for events and an actress who has featured in several films …
Read More »Esther Nakajjigo: Young fighter for women and girls
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | She has been recognised by the Kabaka of Buganda, has her own TV show, owns a mid-level health centre and a Youth Centre, and is winner of the Geneva World Women’s Award as the best project for urban and rural women. She is also Uganda’s …
Read More »Male Mabirizi on managing a contentious life
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Hassan Male Mabirizi Kiwanuka was largely unknown until Aug.29, 2016 when he sued Buganda’s King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II over the land registration rationale in Buganda. Being a Muganda and as such the King’s subject, to many, Mabirizi did the unthinkable when he accused …
Read More »Dennis Katongole’s passion for radio and TV
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Dennis Katongole alias Omutongole Mubatongole has for over a decade been a popular name on most local radio and TV stations; especially Radio Simba, Beat FM, Bukedde TV and radio, Record and Delta TV in Kampala. He says he believes he was created and made …
Read More »Peninah Kabenge’s life of sports
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Peninah Kabenge is smiley most times. Perhaps it is the reason she doesn’t dwell on regrets even when she has been portrayed in negative light. She loves to keep on the positive side of life and being a sports woman, she cheers up often. She …
Read More »Dennis Onyango: Fame, humility in soccer
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | He is the only goal keeper and the first Ugandan to achieve the feat of African-based Footballer of the Year, to which he was voted in January 2016. The final tally saw Dennis Onyango pick up 252 votes, compared to 228 votes for second place …
Read More »Rev. Canon Christine Shimanya: The priest of parliament
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | For the last 15 years, Rev. Canon Christine Shimanya, has been one of the top female clergy in the history of the Anglican Church of Uganda. Aside from being the chaplain of the Parliament of Uganda, Shimanya is the coordinator for prayer and intercession in …
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