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House Construction Companies In Uganda

April 12, 2018

House Construction Companies In Uganda
Do you want a residential house, apartments, rentals, offices or any structure for business purposes? Owning a house has been made easy now days. Various construction companies have invested in constructing houses, which they sell off after. Construction is one of the most serious ventures that require time, energy, research, money and commitment. It’s a task that requires accurate planning, a range of processes and activities before a structure is declared ready for use. Every construction of a descent good looking house must involve professional engineers who have extensive knowledge and experience regarding the original and quality construction materials and where to buy them so as to come up with a better plan at average prices. If you want to construct or buy a house, he/she should approach any company, tell them the kind of house he wants and require how much it can cost.. Alternatively, some construction companies make plans, buy land, and build houses and display it for buying. A customer chooses which house he wants depending on the amount of money he/she has. For the already constructed house, the price charged include land, building materials labor and off course their commission, which vary from house to house. In most cases, a construction company comprise of different professionals who work hand to set up a good looking and quality house.

In most cases, houses in remote areas are quite cheap compared to those in towns. Also, the prices charged depend on the size and quality of the house. Houses in remote areas are usually sold at a low rate compared to those in towns. If you have a dream house, it’s better to buy your own land, and contact a trusted company depending on the references ad reviews to make for you a construction plan. The plan is drawn and the breakdown given to you to know the total amount of money you want. Before signing any contract with any construction company, endeavor to do extensive research about that company to avoid disappointments. We bring you a list of trusted construction companies in Uganda who use first class construction materials and have constructed some stunning buildings all over Kampala and other parts of Uganda.

Ambitious Construction Company Limited
Having executed projects worth millions of dollars ambitious construction company limited is a best partner to deal with. The company specialize in multi-disciplinary construction and engineering projects in Uganda and other countries out of Uganda. The company has several years of experience in constructing commercial and residential houses with keenness and professionalism. The company started its construction services in 1991. Building is well done by educated managers, engineers, finances and supervisory staff. Their engineering services comprise of office blocks made of sky scrapers and conference halls, residential premises mostly individual executive bungalows, banks, educational institutions like universities, colleges, industrial buildings and warehouses, church &auditoriums, shopping malls, concrete blocks manufacture and sales, health institutions like hospitals and health centers. They are located on plot 1 swaminarayan Nalukolongo p.o box 12452 Kampala Uganda.
For more details, contact +256 705818593

National Housing and Construction Company limited
These aim at increasing housing stock, rehabilitating houses as well as encouraging Ugandans to own homes in all parts of the country. Nhcc run several projects which include projects on sale, planned projects, privacy policies and archived projects among others. among the mortgages of national housing and construction company limited include housing fiancé bank, Barclay bank, standard chartered bank, DFCU bank, stanbic bank, tropical bank and KCB bank. NHCC, invest in building houses which they sell out after finishing. The customer is then required to come and purchase the house at negotiable prices. The customer is then given property details which include the sales agreement with details of the property or sale offer, copy of the valid land title, ground rent receipts in case of leasehold properties and photographs of at least four elevations of the building. Also, vendors are required to submit their details such as valid identification cards and 2 photos. These are located on plot 3/5 seventh street industrial area p.o box 659 Kampala Uganda.
Contact +256 705818593.

Stone Construction Limited
Located on block 397 kajjansi off Entebbe road, Kampala Uganda, stone construction limited is your best construction company. They specialize in construction and real estate, aluminum procedures, architects, borehole drilling contractor, building& civil engineering contractors, building supplies & materials, building re[pairs and renovation, ceramic tiles, sanitary ware &fittings, cement, ceiling &partitioning works, clay products, concrete products, drilling contractions, environmental management and waste disposal, quantity surveyors, swimming pools accessories and services among others. for details contact +256 705 818593

Kasthew borehole &water drilling co. Uganda
Located in colline house, suit no Pilkington road Kampala Uganda, kathew borehole and water drilling co;uga limited are the best people to construct for you. Contact +256 705818593 for more details.
In conclusion therefore, contact any construction company listed above, buy your dream residential house or rentals at affordable prices saving you energy and time involved in building.

Nightlife in Kampala

Myuganda

April 3, 2018

Top clubs & Pubs in Kampala
Nightlife is all you need to refresh your mind after a tiresome schedule. After a long time of work and travelling, everybody needs a free time to chill, relax, and hangout with friends. No matter how busy you may be, a free time is surely recommended once in a while for a health mind and body. You may be wondering what nightlife entails if you have never been there before but the whole night is all about having fun, free and happy. The experience is full of drinking, eating, dancing, jazzing and spending time together with friends and fans. Much as all activities can be done in the daytime, there are those that become more fan at night. Nightlife is good for movie watching, comedies and concerts among other activities. To ease and ensure enjoyable nightlife in Kampala, several nightclubs have been established in different pats of the country all aimed to make you relaxed and happy in your free time.

Different people from wherever come to have fun hence the best place to meet and interact with new people. Expect to meet different people men and women mostly in their early 20’s to 45 years enjoying time. You will enjoy the traffic free streets of Kampala unlike day times, which are associated with crowds and traffic jam all over. For travelers, night life is always done at the end of a safari may be from gorilla safari in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park, mountain climbing or else a game viewing safari in any of our savannah national parks. Nightlife is best for chilling as travelers prepare for their return flight the next day and hence highly recommended. Customers are assured of their safety and their properties cause all hangout places are guarded by the armed police and other security people. The top hangout places/clubs in Uganda include among others:

Club Ambiance
Located on plot 11211 Bakuli hoima road Kampala Uganda, club ambiance is the best place to enjoy nightlife. Those who have been there before have confessed how relaxing and refreshing the club ambiance is. The place is undeniably beautiful both in and out with good aeration which all refresh your mind. The place has comfortable seats and well-experienced staff that are kind, caring and ready to serve at all times. All drinks and snacks are at your disposal at relatively good prices. Different kinds of music are played both slow and fast which keep you a wake and lively all the times. Club ambiance has enough parking space and customers are well assured of their safety and their property. For details, Call +256 705 818593

Club Amnesia,
If partying is your hobby, club amnesia is your place to spend a night. The club operates five days a w3eek and each night is an experience of its own kind. Fortunately, the club offers excellent serves at affo9radne rates hence the best place foe the average people, the middle class and high-class customers. For all the days that the club operates, something new and unique is expected. Customers are assured of a live band for three hours, Wednesdays are for the ladies who perform different songs and dances, Thursday night is dedicated for the urban campus which is mainly attended by students form different universities whereas Friday is a special day which mots people call it office after party, here people are retiring to the weekend and out of office hence the best time to relax and chill. Saturday, is a day for anything, it comes as a surprise for customers that something they didn’t expect is performed and they end up very happy.custome4rs are cautioned to be responsible foe themselves avoid any fights and guard their properties very well. CCTV cameras have been installed all over to ensure security of their staff, customers and their property. Good looking, loving and kind staffs are available all times to serve you with all necessary drinks and snacks. For details, call +256 705 818593

Nyondo Club
Located along Entebbe road in Najjanankumbi, Nyondo club offers it you need to relax, chill and refresh your mind. The open windows allow you to view the neighboring communities as well as the convoys heading to beaches in Entebbe and Entebbe international airport. Music is very good with up to date DJS who play all it to sustain and exceed your expectations. Different activities take place on different days, which include ladies night on Wednesday; private parties like birthday parties on Tuesdays, old school functions every Friday and Saturdays are for carnivals. Experienced Waiters, waitresses and bar attendants are ready to serve you fully. For details, call +256 705 818593

Club Guvnor
Also known as Kampala’s premier nightspot and Uganda’s finest nightclub, Club guvnor is the best place to go. Located on the 1st street industrial area 10977 Uganda Kampala, club guvnors is the leading nightclub for relaxing and chilling. The hot an lively music played all night keep all customers in good moods despite ones’ stress and problems, different artists are hired to make you happy all times. Different foods are served at fair prices. Call +256 705 818593 for more details

Conclusively therefore, enjoy anightb livisit one of the leading clubs in Uganda, enjoy a night life in Kampala rewarding you with a memorable experience.

Makerere University Ranked 4th Best in Africa

Myuganda

March 16, 2018

Makerere University ranked 4th in Africa, amongst the top 400 globally
Do you know that Makerere University did it again? Of recent, the oldest and prestigious university was ranked by the 2018 new times higher education index report as the 4th best university in the whole Africa coming after three South African universities that took the first three positions. The progress and Excellency of Makerere University therefore calls for celebrations since Education, awareness and intelligence are key features for every successful country assured of competent leaders and entrepreneurs. Makerere University’s success was released by the 2018 new times higher education index report, which evaluates the performance of all universities in each continent and then the whole world. Three universities in South Africa achieved the first three positions and Uganda’s Makerere was the next. This is a great achievement for the ministry of education and the entire government of Uganda. All universities and higher institutions of learning were evaluated and ranked based on the International outlook, teaching, knowledge transfer and research among others.

Besides ranking as the 4th best university in Africa, the 2018 new times higher education index further ranked Makerere university among the 400 top leading universities in the globe out of 1000 universities that have been registered in the whole world. Oxford University was ranked the world’s top ranking university followed by Cambridge University, California institute of technology, Stanford University and Massachusetts institute of technology from the United States respectively. For the university of oxford, this success was for the second time after last year when the university merged as the leading higher institution in the globe. Also, this years ranking was great news for the university of Cambridge, which merged 2nd position a great move from the 4th position last year. The better and excellent performance of the university of Cambridge is attributed to its research income and research, which improved this year.

Talking of Makerere University, it’s undeniably a great honor attaining bachelor’s degree from this mighty institution. Every school going children aspires to join Makerere after his/ her high school with a great support of their parents. Much as Uganda has registered over 100 universities spread in all parts of the country, Makerere is an exceptional university in terms of professional lecturers, facilities, standards and academic performance. Due to its Excellency, Makerere registers a big number of students from outside countries all over the world to come and share this knowledge.

In its initial stages, Makerere was a mere technical school (1922), which was transformed into a university in 1963, which offered leading courses next to the general degrees from the university of London. Makerere university has a strong record having been taught several prominent leaders for example president Milton Obote who led Uganda to independence, Julius Nyerere and Benjamin Mkapa former presidents of Tanzania, Mwai kibaki the former president of Kenya and joseph kabila the president for the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the previous 68th graduation ceremony early this year (2018), Makerere University rewarded Winnie Mandela with a honorary doctorate of laws and it was a great privilege to Makerere for having taught these prominent people.

In terms of academics, Makerere University comprise of different colleges and schools, which offer different courses. These include College of agricultural and environmental sciences with the school of agricultural sciences, School of forestry, environmental and geographical sciences and the School of food technology, nutrition and bioengineering. The college of business and management sciences include the school of economics, School of business and school of statistics and applied economics, College of computing and information science include school of computing and informatics technology and east African school of library and information science, College of education comprise of the school of education, college of engineering, design, art and technology is made up of school of engineering, school of the built environment, the Margaret trowel school of industrial and fine art, college of health sciences is subdivided into the school of medicine, school of public health, School of biomedical sciences, school of healthy sciences, college of humanities and social sciences include the school of liberal and performing arts, school o0f women and gender studies, school of languages, literature and communication, school of psychology, school of social sciences, Makerere institute of social re4search, college of natural sciences, college of veterinary medicine, animal resources and bio-security and the school of law. Each of these colleges and schools is further divided into several departments for diversity.

Due to the diversity in the courses offered, different students at Makerere attain different specializations, which help them perform different tasks when they come out of campus. Besides political leaders, most successful people in Uganda in businesses, schools and other professionals are former students of Makerere University.
Professional lecturers who have acquired degrees, masters, PHD and doctorates in respective courses deliver the excellent knowledge. This equips students with all the necessary knowledge to become future leaders.

Gen Kale Kaihura & Tumukunde Fired From Office

Myuganda

March 6, 2018

Gen Kale Kaihura & Tukukunde Fired From Office
The evening of 4th March 2018 didn’t go well with the former police boss Gen kale kayihura and Tukunde the former security minister in Uganda. With immediate effect and the power granted to him by the constitution of Uganda, HE Yoweri kaguta, the president of Uganda appointed a new inspector general of police (IGP) and the security minister to replace the 13-year serving general kale kayihura and Tumukunde from their respective offices. The firing of the two bosses come after various scenarios associated with an increase in cases of murder, rape and robberies in different parts of Uganda especially in the districts of Luwero, Mukono, Masaka, Gulu among others all over the country since late last year. the increased insecurity in most parts of Uganda has been a threat to Uganda’s tourism hindering activities such as gorilla safaris to Bwindi & Mgahinga, mountaineering, cultural tours, bird watching and game viewing safaris in the open savannah grassland national parks. Also, there have been several complaints forwarded to the president by local people on how the Uganda police have failed to fight crime offenses in the country and how some police offices collaborate with criminals.

Who are the new appointed police officers? You may be wondering who they are and what they have been doing in the last days. The former head of military police Mr Ochola Okoth
has replaced general kale kayihura while Gen Elly Tumwine a war old-timer who fired a first shot of the National Resistance Army (NRA) war replaces gen henry Tumukunde as a new security minister. Brig Sabiiti Muzeyi is a new deputy for the inspector general of police.

The parallel leadership and misunderstanding between gen kale kayihura and gen Henry Tumukunde is one of the reasons for their sucking. On several occasions, the two leaders have been seen and hear accusing one another for failure of duty, which increased crime rate in Uganda. Since the start of this year, the two generals have been reported for taking different routes concerning keeping peace and security of Uganda citizens. Instead of supporting and joining hands to fight crimes in Uganda, the two police bosses have fought and disagreed on what to do but rather accusing one another.

The two generals, kayihura the inspector general of police and Tumukunde for the internal security organization have engaged in public wrangles where kayihura accused Tumukunde for failing to fight crimes in Uganda. It’s believed that the two have been on several occasions invited and urged to work together by the president but have remained parallel. To some Ugandans, the sucking of the two leaders was the best decision by the president since the two had failed to agree on how to keep Ugandans and their properties safe.

Leaving out all other crimes related to death and robbery, the latest kidnap and killing of the innocent Susan Magara turned to be a turning point for the Uganda police to clean up their house. Suzan’s’ death raised complaints on how the police would fail to trap the suspects who held Susan captive for three weeks while making continuous communications via mobile phone with the family of the deceased demanding for the ransom of 100musd to set her free. Its here that some people became suspicious on the negligence of the police.

Unlike kayihura whose life has been full of favor since he joined the Uganda police, Tumukunde’s life has been full of ups and down’s. After opposing the removal of term limits in 2003, Tumukunde was not o in good terms with his president (Museveni) after which he was forced to resign his position as the member of parliament for the army. The general was then arrested for violating army laws where he attended the media interviews something prohibited by all serving army officers. Kale kayihura his hello, general arrested him and too him to prison hence the start of the bias and hatred between the two police officers. Tumukunde stayed out of power until 2016 when president Museveni appointed again as the security minister for Uganda.
General Tumukunde was assigned by president Museveni to infiltrate and counteract all Amama Mbabazi’s work during his stand for the presidency of Uganda. The general was also retired from the army and then promoted from brigadier to lieutenant general. The appointing of Tumukunde, as a security minister by the president was the start of aggressive reactions by the inspector general of police general Kale Kayihura. Unfortunately, the minister has been fired before the expiry of his term of office. Both kale kayihura and the general Tumukunde are bush war veterans who brought president Museveni to Power.

The fights and misunderstanding between Gen kayihura and Gen Tumukunde has been blamed for the increase in criminal offenses in different parts of the country.
The rampant killing of several women especially in September 2017 in Nansana and Entebbe separated the two generals when Gen Kayihura openly accused Gen Tumukunde for the insecurity in the country. Tumukunde was confronted for having collaborated with paddy sserunjoji aka Sobi that whom did the police prosecute.
After the death of Felix late 2017, president Museveni urged Kayihura and his fellow Tumukunde to clean up their police house which statement he repeated last week at the burial of the late Susan Magara who was kidnapped and killed after three weeks.

FIFA World Cup Arrives In Uganda

Myuganda

March 5, 2018

Are you a football fun? The long awaited FIFA world cup trophy has finally arrived in Uganda. Today 5th March 2018, Uganda marks the 33rd country to host the Federation International for football association (FIFA) world cup trophy since 1934 when it was started. After along time of waiting, Uganda football funs are now counting hours to have a close look at the worlds cup trophy. Upon arriving at the airport, the trophy is transferred straight to Entebbe state house to be received and acknowledged by the president in the company of the FUFA president Mr Moses Magogo and the sports cabinet minister Mr Charles Bakkabulindi among other professionals . Its on this note that the sitting president (H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni) is the only person to touch the trophy on behalf of all Ugandans. Sports is part of our daily happy life where people are commonly seen watching, and playing football in their leisure time. Sports are a love of all ages and sexes and are one of the leading industries in Uganda and all over the world attracting large audience. After its arrival today, the world cup trophy will be displayed for public viewing tomorrow-6th march 2018 at Lugogo Cricket oval.

Comprised of 18 karat gold, the world cup trophy is considered one of the world’s moving attractions which stand at 36.8 centimers high weighing 6.1 kilograms and a target for all FIFA member associations. Since its establishment FIFA has registered 211-member association all competing for this one trophy. The world cup is played every after four years held in different countries depending on the country’s security, the capacity of the play grounds and support and support of that particular country. During the time of world cup championship, expect to see almost all television channels and radios switched to football a clear indication of how lovely sports is to most people. Overtime, footfall has achieved great support proved by a big turn up of 3.2billion football viewers in 2014 hosted in Brazil. Tomorrow, 6th March 2018, a large number of Ugandans are expected to flock Lugogo cricket oval to have a special time within close to the iconic trophy. The world cup trophy has reached Uganda a few months to the final world cup championships to take place in June 2018 from Russia.
This year (2018) Kampala Uganda is one of the 91 cities in 51 countries with a golden opportunity to host the world cup trophy which transverses 92,000 miles roughly 126,000 kilometer. Uganda is one of the 10 lucky African countries to host the trophy.

Due to the great respect for the trophy, ordinary people are not allowed to touch or come so close to the trophy but rather the sitting presidents and former world cup winners are the only ones allowed to tough the trophy. For this case, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the president of Uganda is representing Uganda to tough the world cup trophy. The trophy is an eye for globe and was on 3rd March 2018 broadcasted by the Chinese TV and CGTN on their show flagship sports show and match print. Different questions where raised regarding this trophy (its distribution and when it was brought among others questions) and many people took part.

Whereas many people are eager to see the trophy, the question in mind is what next after the world cup trophy is gone? There is much value attached to the hosting of this honorable once every year event beyond mere seeing and photographs. Most important people accompany the world cup from different parts of the world hence an opportunity to boost tourism in Uganda. The hosting of the world cup is a marketing opportunity for Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to broadcast and display all its potential in offering best tourism experiences such as the exceptional gorilla treks, cultural visits, mountaineering, bird watching and other unique features that make Uganda the Pearl of Africa. Sports are one of the most powerful ventures that attract high audience of all ages and sex. The late South Africa president nelson Mandela put back and supported the game in 1999 by putting back on the scene.

In addition to promoting tourism in Uganda, the world cup trophy is an inspiration for Uganda as a nation to invest more money, energy and time in football hence encouraging Ugandans to support and promote and involve in sporting culture. The hosting of the trophy is also an inspiration for the potential young footballers who are inspired by veneration and gratefulness of the trophy hence great support for the sports industry.

This therefore calls upon the government of Uganda and other private and public sectors to work hard and invest in winning the trophy, which comes along with other numerous benefits. Winning the world cup trophy should be Uganda’s ultimate goal if sports culture is to develop and expand in the country. Much investment is therefore needed to expand and renovate all infrastructures which all promote sports development in the country.
While addressing the congregation,HE the president of Uganda called upon Ugandans and other foreigners in the country to explore and enjoy all the hidden trasures that Uganda offers. The popular and must do activities in Uganda include taking part in a gorilla safari to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park of Mgahinga gorilla, wildlife viewing in Murchison falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest national park, cultural visits and mountain climbing among others. You can now book your safari to Uganda through any trusted tour operators offering related packages to meet and satisfy your travel needs.

Ugandans are how’re urged to be accurate and respectful in all ways.
In conclusion, rush to Lugogo cricket oval, have a close look at the world cup trophy and support sports tourism in Uganda the pearl of Africa.

How is Gorilla Trekking a lifetime Expereince

Myuganda

February 19, 2018

Mountain Gorilla safaris have become popular over the years for holiday makers to East and Central Africa seeking for exclusive primates’ experiences. Mountain gorillas are apes covered with black fur and have over 98% of their DNA similar to humans. They are typical vegetarians and spend most of their time feeding on the fresh vegetation in the forested mountains where they live. They live in families that are led by a dominant silverback (Giant Male Gorilla) with subordinates including females, young and juvenile gorillas.

They are endangered animals that were at the Verge of extinction in the 1990’s due to poaching, civil war where most of them were killed and disease. Due to great conservation works by Conservationists like Dian Fossey and the efforts the governments have put forward, the number of mountain gorillas has started to increase steadily over the years which has greatly facilitated gorilla tourism in the region.

Mountain gorillas are currently endemic to the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Impenetrable National park in south Western Uganda. The Virunga Massif stretches from northwestern Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park), Eastern DRC – (Virunga National Park) and South Western Uganda (Mgahinga Gorilla Park). These destinations have habituated gorilla families that are open to tourist’s visitation offering once in a life time experiences.

Rwanda Gorillas Safaris;

These are done in Volcanoes National park situated in Northwestern Rwanda just a 3 hours’ drive from the Capital Kigali. The park has over the years become the most visited gorilla destination all thanks to the aggressive marketing of the Rwandan Government. There are 10 habituated Gorilla groups here each being tracked by strictly 8 tourists a day.

The park is facilitated by a number of accommodation facilities that include Gorilla Solution Lodge, Da Vinci Lodge, Five Volcanoes Hotel, Mountain Gorilla View Lodge among others that are just a few kilometers from the park headquarters.
Gorilla permits here go for $1500 per person irrespective of one’s nationality but are discounted for those attending conferences (15% discount) and a 30% discount (US$ 1050) for tourists with combined trips within Rwanda National Parks (Gorilla trekking, Akagera and/or Nyungwe National Park) during the months of November-May.

Trips to Volcanoes national park can range from a one-day tour with a pick up at 4:30 am from Kigali to the park. Those that have more days can do 2 days’ trips and more and can add a visit to the other major two national parks namely Akagera National park for those interested in savannah wildlife tours for game drives and Nyungwe forest national park for those interested in Chimpanzees and monkeys.

Uganda Gorilla Tours;

Mountain gorillas in Uganda inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable forest situated in south western Uganda with half of the remaining mountain gorilla population on the planet and in Mgahinga gorilla national park. Bwindi is the most popular with 12 habituated Gorilla groups distributed in the 3 major sectors while Mgahinga gorilla park has one habituated gorilla group. Just like in Rwanda, only 8 tourists are allowed to track gorillas and allowed in the presence of the gorillas for strictly an hour.

There are also great accommodation facilities here that include Bakiga Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Bwindi Jungle Lodge, Mahogany springs, Gorilla Safari Lodge among others. Gorilla Permits in Uganda cost $600 per person for foreign visitors, $500 per person for foreigners in east Africa (Foreign Residents) and $70 for east African citizens.

Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla parks can be accessed from Uganda (Entebbe international airport) by road taking a 9 to 10 hours’ drive. There are also flights from Entebbe to domestic airstrips near Bwindi for those who don’t want the long drives. The parks can also be accessed through Rwanda (4 to 5 hours’ drive) and trips can also range from a one day but this strictly start with a pick up from Kigali Rwanda at 3:00 am and then those with enough time can opt for 2 days and more and can add visits to other Uganda’s famous destinations like Lake Bunyonyi, Queen Elizabeth National park, Kidepo Valley National park as well as the capital primates of the World – Kibale forest national park famous for Chimpanzees.

Congo Gorilla Tours

Gorilla encounters in the Democratic Republic of Congo are sheltered in Virunga National Park in Eastern Congo. Gorilla trips here in the past were being disrupted by insecurity in the region but this has changed over the years as the area became more secure and is now a fast growing gorilla destination. The park is currently also visited by a number of tourists seeking to meet gorillas in their natural habitats and those adventurous ones’ seeking to explore more about the little known tourism potentials in this Vast Country.

The park can be accessed through Rwanda by flying to Kigali international airport and the connecting there by road via Gisenyi – Goma Border. Those in Uganda can access Virunga national park through Kisoro (Bunagana Border).

Accommodation facilities include Mikeno Lodge, Bukima Tented Camp, Hotel Ihusi, Kivu Lodge among others. Gorilla trips in DRC can be supplemented with the hike to the lava lake on mount Nyiragongo and those that have time can add the lowland gorillas in Khauzi Biega National park.

All the above gorilla destinations can be visited any time of the year but gorilla treks are mostly enjoyed in the dry season from June to September and from December to March.

interestingly a gorilla safari can be well organized through local tour operators in the Region and these mainly include Africa Adventure Safaris, Lets Tours Rwanda, Gorilla Trek Africa among others

Dealers in Skin Care Products- Cosmetics Uganda

Myuganda

February 17, 2018

As a slogan tells, “your looks is your pride” good looking is a desire for every man/woman in our present lifestyle. In all parts of Uganda, skin care centers have been established to supply all kinds of cosmetics for men, women and children at all ages. Each day, a new Skin care product is brought to market to deal with a different skin problem. The Cosmetics are for the face and body and they include facial masks, cleansers, tanning oils, moisturizes, toners and sunscreen lotions, serums, exfoliates and skin lighteners. Since people have different skin types, oily, dry, sensitive and normal hence ought to apply different skin products best for their skin. Knowing your skin type help you to know whether the product you are yet to apply will be effective or reactive on your skin. Fortunately, producers have put procedures for use and customers are reminded to follow them accurately to avoid any negative side effect. After applying a skin care product, the time your skin takes to clear depends on how sensitive your skin is. Using a wrong cosmetic on a wrong skin can result into problems such as skin burning and scars. Skin care products are good for uganda nationals and travelers who come on Uganda gorilla safaris to enjoy the beautiful sceneries, wildlife, birds and meet the hospitable people in the Pearl of Africa.

In case you have never used a certain product, you must do extensive research from those who have ever used it before. Also ensure to read clearly the ingredients to confirm whether they match with those mentioned by the marketers. After buying a specific product, ensure a daily care routine to make your skin get used to that same product. The off and on application of a product confuses your skin hence taking long to clear. Also, the skin care products you apply depend on the skin problem you are dealing with such as age spots, dark spots, facial wrinkles, melisma, sun damage or acne among others. The commonly used skin care brands in Uganda include nice & lovely, Samona, skin doctor, sleeping baby, Mwana Mugimu, girlfriend lotion, Fair and lovely, movit, Vaseline, sure deal, are, 55+, tiptop, and night rose among others. The leading dealers of skin care products in Uganda and their locations include among others:

Amagara skincare
Located at Nakumatt Kampala Uganda, Amagara skin care supply you with all kinds of skin care products for your wife, husband and children. Amagara serve you with different products for your skin such as Papaya body butter, Cucumber body butter, Mango hand lotion, Carrot body butter, Aloe Vera body lotion, Aloe Vera hand lotion and Papaya body lotion among others. Interestingly all these products are made of natural products hence protecting travelers from any negative impact. For more details, contact us at +256 705 818593.

Body care center
Located on plot 23 Kampala road at Cargen house, body care entre provide you with all types of skin care products for all ages. They are beauty professionals who deal in beauty products, natural skincare, organic skincare and cosmetics among others. Fortunately, their products are sold at a fair and negotiable rate and experienced hospitable people make it easy for you. To get details contact us at +256 705818593.

Movit care products
These are located on Entebbe road Bunamwaya on plot 27109 Kampala Uganda. They serve you with different types of Movit products that include Movit herbal jelly, Movit jelly, Movit petroleum jelly, Movit body milk cream, Baby junior petroleum jelly. Also, Movit provide you with hair products such as Movit hair relaxer, Movit no base relaxer-super, Movit no base relaxer-regular, Movit curling hair lotion, Movit pink oil, and Movit conditioning crème. Contact +256 7058188593 for more details.

Hallelujah beauty center
The leading beauty center located on Primek village Mall Kampala specializing in manufacturing and supplying beauty and skin care creams for children, ladies and gentle men of all skin types. Products you should expect include hempz original herbal body moisturizer. Coconut body butter, crepe erase, shear body butter, almond body butter, avojuice skin quenchers, smoothie star body buttercream, milk & honey herbal body moisturizer, pomegranate herbal body, lightening body cream and strawberry body butter. These products smoothen and clear your skin in a shortest time possible. Among the services offered at hallelujah beauty center include natural brown, natural black, natural black light, breaching, hips and burns, breast firming, Ssenga sessions and facial massage among others. For more details, contact us at +256 705818593.

Beauty clinic skin care products
As its name mentions, beauty clinic skin care products are a solution to your skin problems. Their products comprise of natural ingredients with no side effects have been approved by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS). Beauty clinic skin care products include skin rushes removal, skin spots removal, wrinkles clearing cream, scar removal cream, skin punches removal cream, skin blemish clearing cream and stretch marks removal cream. Customers are reminded to follow the procedures while applying the products. Contact us on +256 705818593.

In conclusion therefore, visit any one of the skin care products in Uganda, buy the products for your skin and ensure beautiful and good looking for you, you and your family at negotiable prices.

Top 7 Ugandan Artists/Celebrities

Myuganda

January 30, 2018

Are you a music fun? Do you know the current top artists in Uganda’s music industry? We bring you Uganda’s popular artists/celebrities and their albums, which have made entertainment in Uganda a success. It’s undeniably that music is part of our daily happy life played everywhere you go. Different kinds of music is played on different occasions like gospel songs in churches, parties and farewell songs played on burials to provide comfort. It’s through music that young Uganda’s express their “GOT TALENT by shaking their bodies while singing loud with their voices that sound beautiful that make you feel relaxed on your safari to uganda the “pearl of Africa”. Interestingly, music is dynamic where everything new is introduced everyday including the dancing styles and different voice codes, which make it, sound more amazing. New artists continue to join the industry composing new songs, which has made the industry strong hence attracting large crowds at a local and international level. in most cases, different people come together to come up with an album acting differently as writers, actors and singers a combination of which make it a not miss.

Jose Chameleon
To some people, Jose chameleon is a leading artist in Uganda’s music industry. Chameleon is a fro-beat artiste whose versatile music has become a catch for most people especially the youth in Uganda. The young artist joined the music industry in 1996 acting as a Dj at the Missouri nightclub in Kampala, which opened the doors for him. His songs combine Ugandan folk albums, Zouk, African Rumba and Reggae, which serve the interest of all people. Chameleon is known for attracting a large crown on his concerts, which has made him a star in Uganda’s music industry. Among the popular albums of Jose chameleon include Bageya, Mama Mia, Njo karibu, Golden voice, Mambo Bado, kipepeo, Shida Za Dunia, Sivyo Ndivyo, katupakase, Bayuda, Vumiolia, Valu valu, Badilisha and Wale Wale among others. The artist has won several awards in the pearl of Africa music awards, Tanzania music awards, kasima music awards and hipopo music awards among others.

Bobi Wine
The now Member of Parliament of kyadondo East is one of Uganda’s top Artist. Bobi wine whose real names are Robert kyagulanyi Ssentamu and grew up in the slums of kamwokya during and after his course at Makerere University. Bobi Wine stared singing in 2000 when his first song Akagoma made him known as a potential artist. Among Bobi wines’ albums include Kiwani, Bobi wangye, Hosanah, Ontabira, Caroline, Mazi Mawanvu, sweet, Tata Wabaana, Ayagala Mulaasi among others. The singer/politician is always followed by thousands of people of his shows.

Bebe cool
Bebe Cool is a fun to many Uganda’s when it comes to his catch songs. Bebe cool whose real names are Moses Sali tops the African reggae. The singer first promoted his carrier in 1997 in Nairobi Kenya after which he came back to Uganda. Besides singing, Bebe cool is a songwriter, record producer and an actor, all which bring him large crowds. Bebe cool has won several awards in the Pearl of Africa music awards, Channel O Music awards and Hipo Music awards among others. Some of Bebe Cools’ albums include Go Mama, Freedom, Love you everyday, African gal, Tofaayo, Mandela, anything for love, Tofa Ku Bigambo, Everywhere I Go, Make the world dance, Old Skool, Byebyo and Tokota among others.

Eddy Kenzo
Also named Edrisa Musuuza, Eddy Kenzo is the best whose shows you should not miss. After sleeping on the streets for 13 years, following the death of his mother Eddy kenzo joined the music industry. His firs song, stamina made it for him making his known to people. Eddy kenzo’s albums include Ogenda Kunzisa, Kamunguluze, Sitya loss, stamina, Zigoido, So Good, Mbilo, Mbilo,, Soraye, Disco Disco, Sembera eno, and Jubilation among others.

Juliana Kanyomozi
Julian kanyomozi is a top Ugandan pop musician actress and entertainer who was the first female musician to win the pearl of Africa music awards. Her albums include Omutima Guluma, I’m still here, Usiende Mbali, Mpita Njia, Nakazadde, Nabikoowa, Ndibulungi, Yegwe, Kalibatanya, love you better, Tata Wabaaana Yaani, Sanyu lyange and Diana among others. Julian Kanyomozi had a son who unfortunately dies in July 2014 some thing that was too bad for her. Other awards that have recognized Juliana include Airtel women of substance award, Hipipo music awards, Warid women of substance, kora awards, Super talent awards Uganda, BEFFTA Awards UK, Kisima awards, East African music awards, Nigeria entertainment awards, African music awards, Teens awards, Tanzania music awards, Kora awards and pearl of Africa music awards among others.

Shebbah karungi
Born in Bushenyi, Shebbah Karungi is an artiste, dancer and actress whose carry started in the obsession group. Shebah dropped the obsession group and started her private life. Her first hit song was ice cream, which made the upcoming female artists. Shebah has presently become popular are her albums include Muwe, Weekend, Enjala, Binkolera, Bum Sakata, Nkwatako and am in love among others.

David Lutalo,
He is yet another artist who has gained popularity from the crowds. David Lutalo joined the music industry in 2007 with his first song “Kapaapala” which attracted some people’s attention to him. He is one of the good vocalists in Uganda set apart by his sharp, distinct and high toned which together make his songs flow calm and enjoyable. On several occasions, David Lutalo sings alone as well as being a genre of Kadongo Kamu music. On other occasions, the singer has ben seen joining with other artists such as Goodbye Crew, Radio and Weasel to produce other songs. Some of his albums include Gyetugenda, Manya, Magumba and Yamba among others, which make him one of the best you should not miss.

Other Uganda artists include Rema Namakula, Irene Ntale, A pass, Desire Luzinda, Iryn Namubiru, gravity omutujju, Navio, GNL Zamba, Aziz Azion, Leila Kayondo and Isaiah katumwa among others.
Conclusively therefore, music is part of a happy life, enjoy all kinds of entertainment, support the Ugandan artists by playing their songs, attending their shows and promoting it outside Uganda to make music industry a success in Uganda.

Tips On How To Keep Healthy

Myuganda

January 20, 2018

Traveling and enjoying a new destination with new attractions and activities with no hinderance is a great experience for travelers on Falling sick and failing to do any activity is the worst experience a traveler can face on his or her safari to Uganda and other African countries. For those planning gorilla safaris, good health is one of the key features for a successful gorilla trekking tour in Uganda and other countries sheltering the endangered species which are Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. It can be the worst experience getting sick while your Uganda safari. Below are important to take precautions and keep health on your dream vacation.
It’s very important to take health safety measures when traveling to Uganda since it comprises of tropical climate. Uganda travelers don’t usually get sick but prevention is better than cure. A holiday to Africa is most of the time a once in a lifetime opportunity the needs you to be in very good health so that you fully enjoy it and create beautiful lasting memories. Below is a compiled list that should help you keep good health

• Immunizations: This should be done right from home before setting off for Africa. Yellow fever vaccination is very necessary if you have visited any country where it exists, but the rest of diseases such as – tetanus, polio and diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, meningitis depend on your doctor’s advice whether they are necessary or not.
• Malaria Prevention: This is the one most likely to catch you, Uganda being a tropical country. Precautionary medication includes; malarone, doxycycline and mefloquine. These are the standard. Malarone being the best and most expensive, doxycycline makes some sensitive to the sun, make sure your not allergic to which ever meds you go for. Start your regiment before you arrive in Uganda and follow directions as prescribed by medical persons.

• Drink Clean water: Don’t drink just any kind of water while in Africa. Take precaution and stay away from ice cubes. Stick with only bottled waters here and make sure to buy it from big supermarkets or shops. If you boil water, do so ad make sure its boils up to 100 degrees take no chances with taking half or un boiled water.

• Travelers Running Stomach: This is very common with the first day of your safari. Just eat well-prepared hot food – do not eat cold food. Make it a point to wash your hands before eating with soap and water – don’t take liberties of thinking your hands are clean – what ever you torch here is dirty. You’re encouraged to keep away from raw foods such as salads, fruit salads. Bring some Imodium and Ciproflaxin which is an antibiotic and will help in extreme cases. Rare do such cases happen but taking precaution should come in handy since consequences can be extreme and painful.

• Bites, bites: There are several other insects apart from mosquitoes that can be a threat to travelers – Uganda being tropical client, these include insects like Tsetse flies. The best precaution is to spray your body with insect repellant every single day before you set to bed. Wear loose cotton clothing. I like jeans, even though they are heavy, and this is a warm climate, I find they protect quite well. Also wear long sleeved shirts and avoid shorts in the evenings. At your hotel or safari lodge, have them spray in the evening as you go out for dinner. In many hotels it is automatically done. Use the mosquito net and a fan, flying things do not like to move against the wind. When on safari in the game park – avoid blue shirts – Tsetse flies are attracted by them and will take a bit of your blood. The Australian RID works against both Tsetse flies and mosquitoes.

• Sunburn: Pack one from home, but can also easily be acquired in Uganda, make sure to apply thick layers on your skin to protect it from sun burns. If your hair is thinning, wear a hat. If you are going on a boat ride on the Nile or Lake Victoria, lotion is the key to avoid getting burned.

• Bilharzia: A small snail that at the end of the day causes damage to your organs. Make sure not to swim in lakes, there are not many that are truly Bilharzia free. Enjoy the view of the lake instead. Lake Bunyonyi is Bilharzia free.

• HIV-AIDS, STD’s: Best way to avoid is abstaining. The biggest percentage of bar girls in Kampala have STD’s and HIV-AIDS. For safety use a Condom if you cannot abstain. Of recent, many prostitutes are known to also rob their clients of everything, wallet, money, passport, watch, cell phone while you sleep. Recent police reports have shown that some use chloroform on body to knock you out and then take your things. This has happened in up-market hotels. Reliable statistics to sober you-almost 60% of prostitutes have STD’s and almost 50% are HIV positive. In recent years the HIV infection rate has increased, attributable to the myth that ARV drugs cure (deal with symptoms, that circumcision protects you totally from HIV (reality it reduces the chances). In the 90′s there was a joint effort from the President and his wife along with the faith communities and everyone else that joined forces to educate people about HIV. This educational process has waned and changed and the results are higher percentages of new infections.

• Meningitis: You can get inoculated before you arrive and avoid the chance of getting it.

• Nicks and Cuts: If untreated, they become the cause of infection that can last a long time. During gorilla tracking, wear buggy clothes. Clean the cut or nick properly. Use a proper anti-septic cream.

• Heat Rash: Cool down, wear baggy clothing and powder your body with talc.

• Snakes: They more often move away from you before you ever meet them. Most snakes are not poisonous. If you are a backpacker, you will not come across some of them.

Places for Medical Emergency:

• The Surgery – 2 Acacia Avenue, Kololo. Tel: 0414256003. 24 Hour Emergency Service Tel: 0752756003,
Ambulance Service. Tel: 0752 756003

• International Hospital: Down from Rest Corner in Muyenga up from Kabalagala and then down toward Namuwongo. Everyone knows International Clinic and it was founded by Dr. Ian Clark who still lives in Kampala and is a weekly commentator in the New Vision Newspaper and was elected by a wide margin to the position of Local Commissioner 3 in the Makindye area of Kampala. It is the hospital that I use. Tel :0312200400, Ambulance Service: 0772200400/1
Dental Emergency:

• Sterling Dental Clinic: Located on Kampala Road in Bhatia House.
It is rare that visitor on Safari in Uganda becomes ill – the reality is that lodges take the utmost care to take care of their visitors and most safari companies. Its important to not that the day of gorilla safari, its very important to do some exercising to avoid muscle stretching which is painful the following day. Prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure with some level of fitness.

A 2018 Guide To Gorilla Trekking

Myuganda

January 18, 2018

The mountain gorillas are endangered species that are currently remaining in only three countries on the planet: Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. There about 900 mountain gorillas in these three countries however Uganda has half of the gorilla population in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and other few in Mgahinga gorilla national park located in south western Uganda. gorilla safaris in Bwindi

The mountain gorillas are among the wild animals that are close to human beings with about 94.5% DNA similar to humans. This means that the gorillas have some typical human beings characteristics. Deep in the equatorial forest jungles of the Virunga volcanoes, the mountain gorillas live in groups led by silver backs (male mountain gorillas).
Mountain gorillas are dangerous animals and therefore easily attack intruders of their territories however in a struggle to enable tourists to visit these unique apes, most gorilla groups were habituated to make them get used to human beings (especially tourists) presence in their habitants. Today the habituated gorilla groups can be visited and some of them actually now freely pose for photographs- a typical human beings characteristic.

Where to Go for gorilla trekking

Uganda’s mountain gorillas are trekked in the tropical rain forests of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park both in south Western Uganda. A traveler can therefore choose to see mountain gorillas in any of these gorilla national parks or else do a double gorilla trek in both national parks for great comparisons and memorable experiences.

How to get there

Getiing to Bwindi and Mgahinga gorilla national parks has presently become easy unlike in the past when it would take days before reaching the gorillas. The easiest way to reach there is to board a flight to Kigali international airport in Rwanda and then cross over to Uganda which only take roughly 3-4 hours drive via Chanika border to Kisoro town or Gatuna border to kabale town. These two towns are the gateways to gorilla national parks. alternatively, travelers can fly direct to Entebbe international airport and drive for roughly 8 hours to Bwindi or Mgahinga gorilla national park. If you donot want a long drive, there are chatter flights connecting from Kajansi to Kisoro and Kihihi airstrips in kisoro and Kabale districts respectively. Travelers can use prvate transport means such as buses and taxis of hire self drive cars at affordable prices.

Habituated gorilla groups in Uganda

In total, Uganda has 12 habituated gorilla families all which are available for trekking. Bwindi is s shelter for 12 gorilla group s while Mgahinga shelters 1 gorilla family named Nykagyezi. Gorillas in Bwindi are shared among the four sectod of the park which are Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. The Buhoma sector is the most popular sector located in the northern part of Bwindi impenetrable national park with three gorilla groups which include Rushegura group with 19 gorilla members including one silverback, Habinyanja group with 17 gorilla members including two silverbacks and Mubare group with 8 gorilla members including 1 silverback and it’s the oldest habituated gorilla group in Uganda.

In the southern part of the parks, there are two sectors- Rushaga and Nkuringo. The Rushaga sector is made up of five gorilla groups that include: Busingye gorilla group having 9 gorilla members including 1 silverback, Nshongi gorilla group with 26 gorilla members including 4 silverbacks, Mishaya gorilla group with 12 gorilla members including 1 silverback and Kahungye gorilla group with 13 gorilla members including 3 silverbacks.2 gorilla families named Bushaho and Bikyingi both in Rushaga sector are undergoing habituation expereince and will be opened for tarvelers at any time.

The Nkuringo sector has one gorilla group-Nkuringo group with 19 gorilla members including 2 silverbacks.
The eastern part of Bwindi has the Ruhija sector that is comprised of three gorilla groups which include Oruzogo gorilla group with 25 gorilla members including 2 silverbacks, Bitukura gorilla group with 14 members including 4 silverbacks and Kyaguriro group with 15 gorilla members including 2 silverbacks (the Kyaguriro group was mainly left for research and its not usually visited by tourists).
The Nyakagezi gorilla group is located in Mgahinga national park and has 10 gorilla members including 3 silverbacks. gorilla safaris in Bwindi

Getting gorilla permits

Gorilla tracking permits in Uganda can be got at the Uganda Wildlife Authority offices in Kampala or from a trusted tour operator at $600. Only 88 gorilla permits are issued out daily and only 8 tourists are allowed to track a gorilla group. This is done to minimize impact of behavioral change and disease spreading. This means that all tourists interested in viewing gorillas should make early bookings so that they do not miss. However in the low tourists season around April, May and November, gorilla permits are sold at $350 for foreign non-residents and $300 for foreign residents.

When to trek gorillas

Interestingly, mountain gorilla trekking can be done at any time of the year from January to December. However, the dry season in the months of June, July, August, September, October, December and January are best for trekking. During this time, there are less of no rains hence an ease of movement through the forests unlike in the rain season where the ground becomes slippery and muddy which make it difficult to walk through. Despite the difference, each season is unique in its kind and travelers are assured of an extra ordinary experience.

How to book for a gorilla tour

A gorilla tour can be booked privately or through ant trusted tour operator depending on the choice of the traveler. Tour operators can arrange independent and group tours at affordable prices which make it easy fro travelers saving them of time and long booking processes.

All the tourists interested in a gorilla safari should note that the gorilla trekking process has an age limit-Only individuals from 15 years and above are allowed.
Tourists are also very free to choose their preferred gorilla group in order to fully enjoy the gorilla experience. You are therefore advised to give in full details of your desired gorilla group to avoid misallocation. Mountain gorillas in Uganda can be trekked at any time of the year but best experiences can be got in the dry seasons.

Africa Adventure Safaris Limited is the only safari company that ensures that tourists gain money value while on a gorilla safari in Uganda. The company has well trained workers especially tour guides well equipped with gorilla tracking information and tips any tourist can be interested in.