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From August 19th to 24th, 2024, St. Andrew’s School in Turi, Nakuru, Kenya, hosted the prestigious East Africa Student Convention (EASC), a hallmark event for schools and homeschoolers using the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) program. This event serves as a platform where students from East Africa can nurture, develop, and showcase their talents in a supportive and enabling environment. This…

A Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) funded project dubbed the e-booster Program has begun to bear fruit.   The project, which is under the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) is aimed at supporting ICT solutions that address societal challenges in unserved and underserved areas of Uganda.  Cinnamon Solutions LTD, a Ugandan ICT company was among five companies selected through…

Absa Bank Uganda has partnered with Hostalite Limited to launch the Green Hoima campaign, a reforestation initiative aimed at planting 50,000 indigenous tree species in Hoima City. The project will focus on planting trees across 33 primary schools, four tertiary institutions, and seven secondary schools in Hoima City, an endeavor dedicated to enhancing the area’s green cover. During the campaign’s…

Nomad Ghana Wins 2023 MUSE Creative Award. Under the leadership of Annika Hernroth- Rothstein, the newest member of the continental creative agency has emerged in Ghana as a force to be reckoned with. The winning trio: Ariho (Uganda), Julius (Rwanda) and Annika (Ghana). As a first-time winner of the MUSE Creative Awards, I am thrilled to share the journey of…

The University of California, Berkeley recently announced the appointment of Dickson Mushabe as a judge for the 2023 Big Ideas Competition. Dickson, a successful young entrepreneur from Uganda, has been recognized for his expertise and leadership in entrepreneurship, making him a valuable addition to the judging panel. The Big Ideas Competition is an annual event aimed at providing funding, support,…

The Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of growth for the economic development of Uganda and indeed the world at large. They are spread across all sectors with 49% in service sector, 33% in commerce and trade, 10% in manufacturing and 8% in others. On 24th August 2022, 95 (Ninety-Five) women owned small and Micro businesses in Kamwokya…