Women in business and more awarded
Mar 16, 2019
Most of the awardees are engaged in unique businesses that has fostered their growth in different development sectors.
WOMEN'S DAY
KAMPALA - Women in business in Uganda have been encouraged to be Innovative and stay clear of duplicating businesses if they are to succeed.
The Chairperson Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Ltd ( UWEAL), Angela Bageine made the plea at the fifth edition of Lioness in Business award organized by the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association on Women's Day at the Skyz Hotel in Kampala.
The women turned up in their large numbers at the red carpet affair to receive their accolade in the different categories of entrepreneurship, charity, media and even those under 30.
Some of the notable awardees of the night included Teresa Mbiire, who received the life time achievement award for her heroine journey in business and Suman Venkatesh the Indian Women Association in Uganda president who received the lioness in charity award for their selfless support to Uganda community over decades.
Most of the awardees are engaged in unique businesses that has fostered their growth in different development sectors.
Bageine encouraged more women to join entrepreneurship to be self-reliant and successful business people.
Maestro band entertained the awardees and guests of the night in a well-attended gala to celebrate women achievers.
Winners
Tereza Mbiire Uganda's first florist Life time achievement award in business
Enid Twino caterer under Busy Melissa, farmer and founding member UWEAL
Amina Hersi Real Estate (Oasis Mall) to sugarcane manufacturer
Jover Byaruhanga started Ebenezer schools
Emily Kwezi Byarugaba owner Red Chili subsidiary of Kembabazi catering
Nassali Huddah breaking barriers in tea business
Maixma Nsimenta building a brand for African woman
Sarah Babirye Lubega female lawyer in business
Caroline Ocanda owner St Leo education center Arua
Ukkonika Prudence Bella wines
Gadula Naiga Basaza MD leisure farms former Chairperson UWEAL
Nakayenga Regina proprietor Rena Beverages
Patricia Karugaba Kyazze MD Nina interiors
Barbara Ofwono Director Victorious Education Services
Suman Venkatesh Chairperson India women's association- charity
Joyce Bagala Media personality award
Under 30 lioness
Jancy Kahard Director Belavista collections
Fargo Adams founder Almaktoum Beauty House
Leticia Nyamurwa Kagangure Tisha's food business
Rowena and Dushime founders Pearls
Others recognized
Angela Bageine Founder Africa customer service agency
Nataliey Bitature Chief I'd staff Simba telecom
Rosa Malango UN country coordinator Uganda
Anguyo Anne founder vendor capital finance Arua