Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has rewarded 118 business customers with prizes worth sh300 million under loyalty incentives for using the Diageo One App, an online portal that enables traders purchase products directly from the company’s distributors. Diageo One is a self-service tool that enables business …
Read More »In the studio with… Leilah Babirye
ARTS | APOLLO | The work of Leilah Babirye, who was born in Uganda and now lives in New York, encompasses painting, drawing and large-scale wooden and ceramic sculptures. In the summer of 2023 she was resident artist at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, crafting a series of sculptures using materials from across …
Read More »Investing in art
It is often considered an activity only for the wealthy. Karabo Morule would disagree SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | After leaving a career in banking, the actuarial graduate immersed herself in art investment and now works as an art advisor, guiding art lovers and investors at some of Africa’s biggest art …
Read More »The women behind Uganda’s local content appreciation revival
COMMENT | AARON ORENA | The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually diminishing, Ugandans are cautiously learning to watch and appreciate local shows. Slowly, these shows have begun to curve out a place in popular culture. Unknown …
Read More »CNOOC Uganda holds drawing competition of Kingfisher Oilfield
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has held a Kingfisher Oilfield Drawing Competition, a pioneering initiative designed to spotlight the artistic talents of Ugandan youth while enhancing awareness of the Kingfisher Project. The competition, held April 2 under the theme “The Beauties of Kingfisher Oilfield in Your …
Read More »Reach A Hand and Sauti Plus partner with Nollywood for Kyaddala Season 3
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda – a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub – a full-service social behavioural change communication agency – has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses – Sozo Films and Ramsey Films – …
Read More »DamaLie shines as MultiChoice wins at IKON and New Vision film awards
Best TV Drama: “Damalie” Best Actress in a TV Series: Doreen Mirembe for her stellar performance in “Damalie” Best Actor in a TV Series: Symon Base for his remarkable portrayal in “Prestige” Best Music in a TV Series: Sanyu for the captivating soundtrack of “Abubakar Isiko” Best Reality TV Show: …
Read More »Alliance Française to empower Ugandan women through literature discussions
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …
Read More »NCBA Bank joins Indian community in Holi Festival celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Indians, alongside members of the wider community, converged over the weekend for an evening of jubilant festivities, commemorating the onset of spring and the symbolic victory of good over evil. The festivities commenced with an enchanting presentation by Miss India Uganda, setting …
Read More »Glamour as Nigerian top actors grace Ikon Awards, ‘Unheard’ bags 7 accolades
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Polly Kamukama and Joseph Ken Ssebaggala’s drama – Unheard – was the top winner at the 2nd edition of the Ikon Awards held over the weekend at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The prestigious iKon Awards saw several creatives from Uganda and Africa win accolades …
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