ON Uganda

Forbes ranked Uganda seventh of the countries with the highest internet penetration in Africa in 2018. Thanks to technology, in particular, the smartphone has changed the way people shop. E-commerce is rapidly growing in Uganda, and it is expected to shortly become the second largest online market in the East Africa region, after Kenya. This is mainly due to our rapid growth in telecommunications...

This research was intended to deliver insights to those who have a special interest in Uganda’s media industry/ experience with Covid-19/interested in the application of machine learning to media and communications research, draw correlations and build stronger research-based foundations on which to develop communications strategy. One of the reasons they identified was that African news is common...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment, Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day commemorated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. This podcast is dedicated to help on the critical subject of Purpose. Season 2 EP.4 Podcast: The Life Purpose Podcast   - Subscribe + Follow! #podcastinginUganda #podcastsinU...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment, Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day commemorated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. Season 2 EP.3 Podcast: Gordon Mogul JB Podcast - Subscribe + Follow! #podcastinginUganda #podcastsinUganda #podcastcreatorsinUganda #podcastcreators #podcastcommunity #podcast2po...

Isabella is leading the movement back to healthy home cooking and shares a few tips and tricks gathered along the way from selling one of the most expensive cookware in the world made of Titanium. The old saying you are what you eat is very true. When we eat healthy foods as anation - foods that are cooked in the right way we will feel more energized, more satisfied, and be able to make better cho...

The Radio Workshop in Capetown  invited US-based audio producers Rob Rosenthal and Sam Broun to lead a workshop called "Level Up Your Audio Storytelling." Over the course of 10 days, 9 audio producers from around the globe produced short personal profiles about youth in Cape Town. From "artivists", to community gardeners, to jump rope champions, these stories bring listeners up close to ampli...

A biochemist, fine artist, and Equine enthusiast, Nada Anderson, the Chief Executive Officer at Star Leo - a prominent Advertising Agency in Uganda hints at a few things that need to change in the way brands design their messages to enhance the role of design in storytelling. Keep up with Nada on Twitter,   -  Star Leo Listen and share your feedback with us on LinkedIn. #AdAgenciesinUgan...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. Season 2 EP.2 Podcast: The Confidence App + Instagram - Subscribe + Follow! This podcast is aware that “life can be very challenging at times, and that can take a toll on your confi...

We geek out today’s episode with Jonathan Ntege Lubwama, a Venture Capital and Digital Economy Analyst very knowledgeable about the African startup ecosystems of the big 4 African markets of Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. Built his first startup in 2015, ran it up to 2018 then built another in 2018-2020 -  Twekobe, an online real estate marketplace that connected verified real estat...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. Season 2  EP.1 Podcast: ConnectiviTEA + Instagram - Subscribe + Follow! “This is a podcast to help you feel better connected to yourself and others through deep meaningful conv...

From tips on how to accumulate assets, and maintain them, to distributing an income stream, Tonny Mugisha. Financial Advisor/ Team lead at Eiton Capital shares a fresh perspective into personal and commercial financial planning. Follow up with Tonny on Twitter @TonnyFinAdvisor or LinkedIn. There are so many variables as to why many save and don’t save. Our host Aggie Turwomwe picks Tony’s brains o...

Pamela Bayenda, UBL’s E-Commerce Manager accounts for the events in her professional career in her book Running in Heels during this episode, having worked with a number of Multinational National Companies (MNCs)  in Africa at a young age, she shares her lessons along the way and a lot more with our host Aggie Turwomwe. Follow up with Pamela on Twitter @bayendapp or LinkedIn . Pamela dives de...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. EP.10 Podcast: The Vallas Podcast + Instagram - Subscribe + Follow! This podcast “brings solutions, and ideas and reminds you that life is 100% your making by raising your awareness...

Our host Aggie Turwomwe had a chat with the incredible author of “Make social media work for you” Patricia Kahill and the Founder of Kahill Insights, a content marketing agency. The two dive into what’s new with content creation, digital platforms, writing a book and best marketing practices. Follow up with Patricia Kahill on LinkedI n and Kahill Insights here. Listen and share your feedback. #pat...

The reason the Head of Marketing Africa - Movit products - Robert wakes up every day is to enhance the way of life for People in Africa through his work and by sharing his knowledge and expertise with Kitenda Insights. In this episode, this genius marketer Robert shares invaluable insights on brand partnerships, brand image, professional image, and how we can achieve a middle-class economy among o...

A top lawyer and partner to Uganda's top law firm - Kampala Associated Advocates which has been at the center of the Oil and Gas industry for over twenty years now, Elison is a Cheven scholar with a Masters of Law (LLM) in Oil and Gas Law from the University of Aberdeen. He currently chairs the East African Law Society Oil and Gas Committee.  Follow the conversation where he simplifies ; Oil...

In this episode, we bring you innocent Kawooya CEO HiPipo who has been advocating for digital and financial inclusion for 17 years now, policy and regulatory interventions like bad tax, Fintech licensing costs, and Interoperability policies to name but a few. He dives deep into; Fintech landscape in Uganda Trends Technology empowerment and economic development, particularly, increase growth and pr...

Meet Uganda's podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. EP.9 Podcast: We Talk Lifestyle Podcast + Instagram - Subscribe + Follow! Host: Klaudia Kaliisa on Instagram. #wetalklifestylepodcast #fitness #lifestyle #trainer #coach #nutrition...

Meet other podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. EP.8 Podcast: The Other take - @theothertakeug IG and @other_take Twitter Subscribe + Follow! Host: @samantha_Namugema IG, @SamanthaNamuge1 Twitter, Samantha Namugema FB  In the s...

Meet other podcasters in this Bonus segment Podcast2Podcast birthed at the very first International Podcast Day celebrated by the Ugandan Podcast Community at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. EP.7 Podcast: Girls Like Me UG - Subscribe + Follow! Host: Solaire Munyana LinkedIn and Twitter @solairem & Cathy Bagaaya In the spirit of #podrevday, please review your content cr...

In this episode Desire Derekford Mugumisa, Head of Brand and Comms at Next Media Services shares a gunboat of knowledge he has gathered from working within the communication departments of some of the biggest media houses in Uganda. He dives deep into; How he started out. The secret to building high performing teams Trends in media communications Challenges and opportunities Hacks for communicator...

Today’s focus is on “The 2021 Uganda’s Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies’ Survey” explained by the Nation Media’s Managing Director Ant ony Craig Glencross. Tony Takes us through the survey 's; - Goals. - What the problem was at this moment. - The approach. - Data - Distribution - who has access to the results. - The impact of reporting on this subject. - How communication pros can help spread the word....

Meet the podcasters in this Bonus segment of the podcast of Uganda, Podcast2Podcast was birthed at the International Podcast Day at Alliance Francaise Kampala (AFK) on 30th September 2021. EP.6 Podcast: Spilling Tea with T - Subscribe + Follow! Host: Tahir Lalani (Daniel Katoto) In the spirit of #podrevday, please review your content creators Go check out their podcast/ Content, FOLLOW/ SUBSCRIBE,...

Not all agencies are created equal. It’s important that your brand finds the right one to produce the best content that fits it. We are in luck today, Edgar Kwesiga, a creative director at Spire Creative has done amazing work for big for brands like Britam, Airtel, SABMiller, MTN the list goes on which in turn is distributed to TV, Radio, on Digital and Events. He dives deep into; His start into b...

Sustainability is steadily rising up the agenda for consumers and brands alike. There’s an opportunity for brands to get sustainability right, and  those who get it right to help drive change. Meet THE conscious Ugandan, Simon Kaheru the  Director of Public Affairs & Communications of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Simon dives deep into; His journey into the comms space. Impressive CSR c...