Posts

Showing posts from March, 2017

20 Special Notes to Self #HappyBirthDayUgaman

Image
  It’s always a special moment to celebrate the day you were born but its most important to find out the reason why. Today 28 th March marks a special moment as I close the gap in my late twenties. I am glad that I have been able to learn and find out the things that I passionately care about, in fact I have even invested in some of my passions which means my twenties have not gone to a waste. Here are 20 things I would advise everyone to check out; THREAD: A   Note to Self on this Special Day. #HappyBirthdayUgaman 1. The biggest asset you have got in your twenties is Self Awareness.   2. You have not been so successful at relationships but its ok, invest more time and make time for everything.   3. Life will hit you hard at times but you must make sure that the last thing to do is Giving Up. 4. Spend (at least) 1 weekend /month away from others, working on a form of art (with no expectation of economic gain)   5. Sell your TV (and cut your cable) ,Yo

Help #SaveKeila 's Life.

Image
  Keila has suffered from health problems since birth. During her last visit to the hospital, a doctor noticed a heart murmur. She was immediately referred to the Uganda Heart Institute. They found a hole between the two top chambers of her heart and diagnosed Keila with an atrial septal defect (ASD). Her ASD will cause congestive heart failure. Fortunately, surgery to close the hole is incredibly effective. Without it, Keila’s heart function will be compromised and lead to death. Her surgery has been scheduled for May 2nd, 2017. It costs $5,006.   Keila’s family lives in a two room house in Butabika, a slum of Kampala, Uganda. Her father is a driver, delivering beverages to shops. Her mother no longer works, allowing her to care for Keila and Keila’s brother. Even with a full time job, Keila’s father makes less than $100 a month. Luckily, the father’s insurance will pay for $1,556 of the surgery’s cost -- but the family is still $3,450 short. All of their savings have b

5 Modern Step Guide to Effective Ways of Using Twitter for Business.

Image
While more recent headlines in magazines and newspapers have not been flattering, Twitter has earned its spot as a leading social media platform over the past eleven years. Those 140-character snippets can provide tons of organic growth, engagement and brand recognition for businesses of all sizes. Users latch on to the conversational and up-to-the-minute nature of the platform. If you’re running a small business, incorporating Twitter into your marketing plan is likely a wise and cost-effective idea. Today, we will review the essential steps to get your Twitter for Business account up and running - and most importantly, generating the positive results you want. 1. Create a business profile First things first; select your username (or handle). If you have other social media presences, such as a Facebook Page, Instagram account, check to see if those handles are available on Twitter, and if so, claim that name immediately. Consistency across platforms is incredibly impo

The Art of #Storytelling in Marketing on Social Media.

Image
  By Mwebya Fred ; @Ugaman01   Whether it's Hieroglyphics, Cave dwellings, Fireside chats or Ghost stories at a campsite that scared you so much you were afraid to go to sleep. Telling stories is one of the most fundamental ways in which we communicate with each other, and while the mediums through which we do this are changing, the concept remains the same. In fact the changing times of technology have even made storytelling much simpler than ever before, the internet is a great asset. With platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogger and WordPress, your ability to tell your story is simpler today than it was 20 years ago.     Something happens in our heads, in our brains, when we hear stories. Think about it – how much do you retain, when sitting in a classroom, or watching someone show you a PowerPoint presentation? Now think about how much you retain when your best friend tells you a story about something that recently happened? When we are being shown facts

Are you using Social Media Effectively?

Image
By Mwebya Ftred, @Ugaman01 First of all let me explain this , Social media is not the internet as many people call it these days. Social media are website applications used to communicate through instant messaging and postings both visual and written content. Hence Social media is the current state of the Internet due to the fact that social tools are more applied by almost 80% of the total internet users across the globe. There are numerous uses of Social Media depending on your interests, industry and intentions although there are some that are fundamental uses. These include; 1. Social Communication Tool. Social Media is a social tool for communication between people. These tools connect people of similar interests,backgrounds and passions. Some platforms like Twitter will let you communicate to anyone while others will only let you connect with only the people that you know. Whatever the situation is ,we just need to appreciate this fundamental use of Social media

10 Fundamental Laws of Social Media Marketing.

Image
By Mwebya Fred Twitter: @Ugaman01   Many small and large businesses in Uganda and Africa at large have realized the massive importance of social media in marketing and increasing sales. Although this is the case many brands find it very confusing on how to get started with their social media marketing. We have engraved down some of the major laws that can help you get effective results with your Social Media Marketing. Leveraging the power of content and social media marketing can help elevate your audience and customer base in a dramatic way. But getting started without any previous experience or insight could be challenging. It's vital that you understand social media marketing fundamentals. From maximizing quality to increasing your online entry points, abiding by these 10 laws will help you build a foundation that will serve your customers, your brand and -- perhaps most importantly -- your bottom line. 1. The Law of Listening. Success with social media and c

Book Review: The State of Africa By Martin Meredith.

Image
  Book Review by Mwebya Fred TITLE:   The State of Africa AUTHOR:   Martin Meredith In this book, Meredith offers an overview of the continent’s history that is both readable and illuminating, starting from the independence era of the fifties and sixties.   Almost without exception, however, the fortunes of Africa’s newly independent countries took a downward spiral. What went wrong? As Meredith shows, the honeymoon of African independence was brief, although memorable. African leaders, riding the crest of popularity, stepped forward with energy and enthusiasm to tackle the tasks of development and nation-building. Ambitious plans were launched, bright young men rose quickly to the top. The sense of euphoria had been raised to even greater heights by the lavish promises of nationalist politicians campaigning for power, pledging to provide education, medical care, employment and land for all. In defining their ideological stance, most governments opted for the umbrella of

12 Proven Health Benefits of Avocado.

Image
KARI Director interacts with the farmer innovator on avocado breeding Avocado is a very common fruit in Uganda, although many people have it in their gardens, many are not informed about the health benefits of eating this fruit. Tout media takes off time to reveal some of the benefits of eating avocado. The avocado is a rather unique type of fruit. Most fruit consists primarily of carbohydrate, while avocado is high in healthy fats.   Numerous studies show that it has powerful beneficial effects on health. Here are 12 health benefits of avocado that are supported by scientific research. 1. Avocado is Incredibly Nutritious. What we refer to as “avocado” is the fruit of the avocado tree, called Persea Americana. This fruit is prized for its high nutrient value and is added to all sorts of dishes due to its good flavor and rich texture. It is the main ingredient in guacamole. These days, the avocado has become an incredibly popular food among health conscious individuals. It

Where to Locate a Roke Telkom WIFI Hot Spot in Uganda.

Image
      First and foremost, here is how to use this Service; All you need is connect to rokespot WiFi SSID which is an open network, a rokespot page will appear or type https://rokespot.roketelkom.co.ug.   choose a payment or login option on the list below. Roke surf card, Mobile money, Credit/debit card, Roke classic user.   You will have to choose an option to use from this. The service costs 1000/= a day, 5000/= a week and 18,000/= a month. Below are the Rokespot locations in Uganda. KAMPALA SITES SITE NAME ADDRESS Acacia suites Agalani Oils Akamwesi Akamwesi Hostel Al Qudus ATIZ HOSTEL Atmosphere Lounge Bahesi BAKULI Ballin Hall Bambu Nest Baskon Bata (next to Boulevard) Batana Hostel BATTANA HOSTEL Bavanna Betsam Beverly Hills BIVA HOSTEL Block 1 Boulevard Bugema University Bugolobi flats Block 1 Bugolobi flats block 19 Bugolobi flats block 21 Bugolobi flats b