Dorcas Kiconco, The Stanbic Star Girl  

She is the girl that co-hosts the Stanbic National Schools Championship ( NSC ) with Brian Mulondo. She has been shining on the NSC stage for about three years now. She is that person they call “life of the party.” Her name is Dorcas Kiconco from Kigongi, Kabale. She is the second of five children. Dorcas has identified with the championship for the last five … Continue reading Dorcas Kiconco, The Stanbic Star Girl  

RoseMary Ndyemanya

RoseMary Marion Ndyemanya making stylish mosquito repellents

Marion Ndyemanya is a 3rd year student at Uganda Christian University, Mukono pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance. She is a 2020 #StanbicUGChampions Alumgrow winner. Last year, her company Anya Wrists won UGX 5 million as the winner of the Alumgrow category in the National Schools Championship, a business innovation program by Stanbic Bank Uganda for secondary schools. The mosquito repellent is an environmentally … Continue reading RoseMary Marion Ndyemanya making stylish mosquito repellents

Barbara Kasekende: There Has To Be a Reason Why You Are Here

I was very angry growing up. I was heavily misunderstood. I’m a two time suicide survivor, an opinionated first born. I felt I wasn’t heard both at home and school. I am loud. I am practical. I am crazy. While at Namagunga, I was very active in music, dance and drama. Whenever I took part in these activities, I came alive. I felt understood. I … Continue reading Barbara Kasekende: There Has To Be a Reason Why You Are Here