Conversations in Uganda today - January 23
Jan 23, 2020
In conversations today, we bring you some of the things Ugandans are discussing on social media in this scorching month.
Presented by Hannington Mutabazi
@Mutabazi01
January has pushed some of us to the wall but we are still hanging on. In conversations today, we bring you some of the things Ugandans are discussing on social media in this scorching month.
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1. Omwavu
Just like the trendy saying in town "Omwavu wa kuufa" meaning the poor to die, tweeps with the help of multiple pictures of stuffed frogs, have been expressing their financial woes in January.
We're already midway through school fees week naye banange kili bubi #omwavu wa kuffa yarabi! pic.twitter.com/ltz3jnYIMB
— Anzhie (@Anzhie_Official) January 22, 2020
In fact, the hashtag 'Omwavu' has become so trendy that most people are using it as a marketing strategy.
Naye #omwavu ssi wakufa kati 😂 nga we have affordable local food meals at just 5,000 UGX + Free Delivery!
— Jumia Food Uganda (@JumiaFoodUG) January 23, 2020
What are you waiting for, simply tap https://t.co/srvPxcIHpI to order online for a quick delivery, hurry! pic.twitter.com/XOETJKfeDJ
Omwavu has been seen at KCB Bank getting a Personal Loan. He has refused si wakufa 😅😅. #omwavu pic.twitter.com/xPWvQAFHTJ
— KCB BANK UGANDA (@kcbbankug) January 23, 2020
From the look of things, i believe there has never been a better marketing strategy than that one of jumping onto a trend to earn yourself some recognition. Lots of brands are doing just that i guess you better hop onto the trend.
Naye who's the mastermind of #omwavuwakufa? #Omwavu #UOT pic.twitter.com/Fjt0A9ZPTn
— Eng. Karuru Ivan🇺🇬 (@EngKaruru) January 23, 2020
Munange #omwavu kati afuse Celeb. Mugudeko awo ku city square nemusaba ka thelfie naye maama kabade kabulumi. Era anagenda okuffa nga sivilidemu awo😁🤪.I have made it in Life pic.twitter.com/2rMd6BjXgb
— Sesa Bat (Olulenzi) (@Sesabat) January 23, 2020
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2. Rwenzori Expo
The Rwenzori Investment Expo January 2020 (RIEX) will be the third Symposia series under the theme "Boosting Investor confidence for sustainable Industrialization and Inclusive wealth Creation Agenda".
The #RwenzoriExpo is being organized by @OWC_ug Operation Wealth Creation in the Office of the President @KagutaMuseveni in Partnership with @ugandainvest Uganda Investment Authority, and Mountains of the Moon University (MoMU).
— Male Solomon Grace (@SolomonMGrace2) January 23, 2020
Cc: @rggoobi @HonAniteEvelyn @MatiaK5 @GovUganda pic.twitter.com/QCzEjfjwlG
At the #RwenzoriExpo there will be parallel exhibitions to showcase and unearth the region's potential vis -a- vis @GovUganda intervention in all the key sectors in the region.
— Government Citizen Interaction Centre (@GCICUganda) January 23, 2020
DATE: 30-31 Jan 2020
THEME: "Investment for Local Economic Development"
Cc @agriledug @AgnesApea pic.twitter.com/GUW6Xdhj8l
The Rwenzori Investment Expo will be organized by OWC under the Office of the President in Partnership with Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), and Mountains of the Moon University (MoMU).
The Rwenzori Expo will among other sectors focus on Agriculture and agro-industrialisation.@OWC_ug started the Presidential Initiative for Agro-Industrialization for Local Economic Development (AGRILED) as pilot study in the region and it has proven a success.#RwenzoriExpo pic.twitter.com/yaQCK0uvhc
— kaino carol (@carolkaino) January 23, 2020
The Rwenzori Investment EXPO is scheduled on 30th-31st January 2020 at The Mountains of the Moon University Lake Saaka Campus, Fort-portal City.
The main drivers of this growth have been increased private and public sector activity, supported by relatively stable global and regional economic environment.#RwenzoriExpo pic.twitter.com/DgKUFOXndJ
— Adoa Ernest (@adoa_ernest) January 23, 2020
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3. Business startup
Have you ever started up any business? Apparently, there is a heated discussion on twitter about starting up small businesses, maintaining them and their challenges.
During my campus time (MUK), I would buy perfume from Kikuubo at 5k to 7k and move around hostels and halls where I would sell them Between 25k and 30k. I would go on to sell the perfume in Kyambogo and Mbarara University. #businessstartup
— Bweyogerererian🇺🇬 (@samename_jethro) January 23, 2020
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Tweeps are sharing their experiences here. So, what is your story? Join the conversation to share
Ba dia, if you're friend has a business. Remember they are trying to get a life. Don't beg for offers, buy from them and never pay. Unless if someone gives you the offer willingly.
— Ghost Bae (@RitaStyles20) January 23, 2020
Respect your friend's hustles!! #BusinessStartUp
in 2017, after breaking up with baby daddy, finances were low, my grandmother took me in, the I determined not to feed off her salary, I then started my very first business of cookies (200-500) and such a mess but my girl never lacked. #businessstartup
— Cookie Lion 👑💫 (@eugenegena46) January 23, 2020