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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Catherine Asaba Mbigidde,24, works as a Chemical Analyst at Chemiphar Uganda Limited, an analytical laboratory and inspection company located in Kansanga, a Kampala suburb.Asaba spends most of the time in the laboratory analysing the composition of different parameters found in samples of products brought...