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Aijuka attracts more clients to IT firm in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Stephen Aijuka, 29, graduated in 2021, from Kabale University. Studying procurement and logistics did not stop Aijuka from becoming a marketer. In November last year, he got the opportunity to be enrolled on the Enabel – Private Sector Foundation Uganda Work Readiness programme. He was attached ...
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How a WhatsApp message changed Akundwa’s life-Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Akundwe Sarah graduated in 2021 from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. She studied Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Like it is the case with many other fresh graduates in Uganda, Akundwe was jobless for more than a year. However, she saw light at the end of the tunnel when her best...
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Meet Doreen, the marketing guru in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Advertising and marketing are key components of a successful business. Anyone can become a marketer as long as he or she has passion for it, in addition to sticking to the basics of marketing. This was evident when Ankunda Doreen, who recently graduated in Information Technology from Mbarara University...
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From Graduate to Business Partner: Aijuka Moreen's journey of success
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
When she graduated in 2021, the only thing Aijuka Moreen, a 24-year old graduate of development studies from Makerere University prayed for, was to secure decent employment from a reputable organisation. A year later, this prayer was answered. She was attached to CEMM Group Limited Company in Bugolobi...
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From struggle to success: Baguma Lucky's journey to empowerment and agricultural excellence
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Baguma Lucky, 24, scooped a first-class degree in agriculture, from Mountains of the Moon University in Fort Portal. Despite being among the best students, his journey of searching for employment opportunities was not a walk in the park.“I attempted to secure jobs in a number of companies immediately...
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From hardship to harvest: Douglas Mirembe's journey in agri-business in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
When he lost his father at the age of three, Douglas Mirembe’s mother thought that her children would not make it in life. However, through hard work and determination, Mirembe’s mother and his maternal grandmother who were both peasant farmers from Rwengaju Subcounty in Fort Portal City struggled...
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Justine Murungi's journey into tourism in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Justine Murungi is a graduate of Leisure and Hospitality Management from Makerere University Business School. She stands out because she got a part-time job immediately after Senior Six results were released by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in 2017. During her year, she emerged the best...
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Why Uganda's Juliet found passion in record keeping
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Juliet Mary Nakalembe, 25, is a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Records and Archives from Makerere University. When Nakalembe was growing up, she wanted to become a journalist. According to her, journalism makes one famous in addition to having the power to change things through story writing. ...
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Uganda: PSFU, Enabel are a friend to lean on
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Twesigye Oscar, 26, is among the few lucky graduates who have been able to find something to do, immediately after graduation. Hunting for jobs after graduation is something that some graduates must endure for a longer period, since job opportunities in Uganda are still scarce.When Twesigye graduated...
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Mukello and Umar raise the bar for Steel and Tube Industries Limited at quality awards
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Steel and Tube Industries Limited recently scooped a Consumer Choice award. This award recognises business excellence by conducting an independent market research survey to determine brand reputation, customer satisfaction and business excellence for the quality of services.Umar B, 26, a graduate...
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Lubega saves Coffee farmers from middlemen’s exploitation
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Andrew Lubega was attached to Kasaali Farmers’ Cooperative Limited (KACFAN) in Kyotera district. This was almost a year after he graduated from Kyambogo University in Kampala, where he was awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Micro Finance. Immediately after joining Kasaali, he was exposed to practical...
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Ologe, Hyuha, strive to fit into the digital space with new innovations in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Michael Ologe was attached to the technology department of Ahuriire Uganda Limited located along Isingiro road in Mbarara City. During the training, Ologe, a graduate of Computer Science from Uganda Christian University, and Hyuha Gerald, 28, a Software Engineer who graduated from Makerere University...
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From Receptionist to Logistics Officer in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 04-03-2024
Nakazibwe Precious Lynette 24 is a graduate of Business Computing from Makerere University Business School. She is always passionate about what she does, and this probably explains the rapid growth in her career.Nakazibwe is among the lucky graduates who were retained by Steel and Tube Industries...
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A better connection for Rwaza sector residents, the new bridge is completed!
Denise NSANGA | 01-03-2024
The completion of a new bridge in the Musanze district's Rwaza sector represents an important improvement in local infrastructure, enhancing the lives of the community members significantly. This new bridge, which spans 5 meters in both width and length, was constructed over 4 weeks between...
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Atuheire confronts electrical engineering, a field dominated by men in Uganda
Jovia KAVULU | 01-03-2024
Although the government is promoting the teaching of sciences in schools to ignite innovations and development, available statistics indicate that more boys than girls have embraced this call.The false belief that girls are only good at subjects labelled as soft such as English and other arts has discouraged...