Anne Hope Anguyo, Arua’s Star Farmer

On a hot afternoon when Arua is boiling with trade and business, the roads are busy with trucks driving past hither and thither to Kampala and to other markets. Arua is the intersection of trade for Uganda, South Sudan and Democratic Republic of Congo. Hundreds of boda boda riders cruise past. Here time is of the essence. The world passes by so fast if you … Continue reading Anne Hope Anguyo, Arua’s Star Farmer

We Are All Birds of Uganda

Ever since the introduction of the East African passport, many Ugandans have taken to acquiring them. It also comes at a time when more Ugandans are continuously seeking employment opportunities abroad. Whereas it is easy for some to secure their passports, to some —especially first time passport applicants— going beyond the interview stage has proved to be more tasking than they ever imagined. A number … Continue reading We Are All Birds of Uganda

THE PROFESSOR WHO SAW BEYOND MY FAILURES

This is a story by Anne Kizza. As a former student of Prof Abasi Kiyimba, famously known as AK in the corridors of Literature Department, Makerere University, this is one story that should be read by many. Let me tell you a beautiful story about a professor who redeemed a student. Who single handedly blocked the expulsion of the student from Makerere University, when the … Continue reading THE PROFESSOR WHO SAW BEYOND MY FAILURES

Muyi Consulting Group – Uganda Partners with Gatefield – Nigeria

Muyi Consulting Group Uganda has announced its strategic partnership with Gatefield, a management consultancy firm based in Nigeria. This comes at a time when the world turns towards collaboration instead of competition. The two companies have been building synergies in their home countries but with this new partnership, they will launch out to offer management services across the continent. As the world gets global and … Continue reading Muyi Consulting Group – Uganda Partners with Gatefield – Nigeria

Kwiz Era Is Painting a Conscious Earth

As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, ACTADE went out to celebrate a few individuals who are out to conserve the environment. Kwiz Era has used his gifted hands to paint a conscious world. Through his brush, he tells stories about environment conservation that are often taken for granted. Through his work, he reminds us of our responsibility in conserving the environment. He was the boy that dismantled radios at home … Continue reading Kwiz Era Is Painting a Conscious Earth

Martin Ssemakula on Conserving the Environment through Radio

As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, ACTADE went out to celebrate a few individuals who are out to conserve the environment. Martin Ssemakula is the man who has been through the trenches of radio ever since privately owned radio stations were first licensed to operate in Uganda in 1993. Martin knows the power of media and he uses it to educate the masses about appreciating the environment. At 60 as … Continue reading Martin Ssemakula on Conserving the Environment through Radio

Ruth Kiwanuka Preaching the Energy Saving Gospel

As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, ACTADE went out to celebrate a few individuals who are out to conserve the environment. Ruth Kiwanuka has combed the JEEP corridors for more than 30 years preaching the gospel of resourceful use of the environment. Her work has seen her traverse many corners of the country teaching people about renewable energy. Through her organisation JEEP, they have touched lives and transformed many communities … Continue reading Ruth Kiwanuka Preaching the Energy Saving Gospel

Constance Okollet on Transforming the Lives of Osukuru Women

As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, ACTADE went out to celebrate a few individuals who are out to conserve the environment. Constance Okollet is the champion of Osukuru United Women’s Network based in Tororo. Through her, the network has broken ground for replenishing a once deteriorating environment by encouraging members to plant trees. Little did she know that his would culminate into a bigger project whose impact would be felt … Continue reading Constance Okollet on Transforming the Lives of Osukuru Women

Ojok’s Okere City, The Long Awaited Breath In An Abandoned Land

As part of #WorldEnvironmentDay2022, ACTADE went out to celebrate a few individuals who are out to conserve the environment. Ojok Okello is building Okere City in the middle of Otuke district in northern Uganda. He has come up with a self-sustaining model through which Okere will build its fortunes and this is through planting and preserving the Shea nut butter tree. Ojok sold a dream to the community … Continue reading Ojok’s Okere City, The Long Awaited Breath In An Abandoned Land