Charlyn Kentaro Otim is a young Ugandan entrepreneur who is very passionate about natural hair. She founded the Kentaro Handmade Organics while she was still working full-time in legal research. 

Kentaro today, is an award-winning maker of organic handmade products which are free of chemicals. These products range from shampoos, hair treatment, moisturizing creams and oils. She uses local Ugandan ingredients such as cocoa butter, shea butter, avocado, cow ghee, hibiscus and mujaaja extracts. 

Charlyn, with her Kentaro Homemade Organics, has received international recognition from CNN, All Africa, and She Leads Africa.

Aggrey Mugisha is the Chief Executive Officer of YOTV Channels; a Ugandan mobile and web solution that aggregates local media content. 

With over 50 local channels, YOTV allows you to access this content directly through any mobile device such as a smart phone, a tablet, or a laptop. 

With your mobile device, you will access local TV stations, radio stations, videos on demand and movies. Currently YOTV is delivering local media content to over 150,000 customers across the country.

The 3rd Annual URA Women’s Conference 2020 was held on 04/03/2020 at Hotel Africana, attracting over 1000 Women in Trade and Business from allover Uganda. 

It was organized by URA in partnership with Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) Women's League. 

I delivered a speech on what Women in Trade must do to be competitive not only in Uganda but also East Africa and the rest of the world.

On this week's episode of the #IdeationCorner is John Mark Ssebunnya, a Fintech Platforms Architect.  

He breaks down the role of #Fintechs in financial and digital inclusion across Africa as well as the impact they have on the attainment of the #SDGs.

In this episode, I interacted with Wendy Nanfo, the Country Operations Coordinator for JUMO - a financial technology company that created the famous WEWOLE product, available on Airtel Uganda. 

JUMO partners with other companies to offer savings, lending, and insurance products to entrepreneurs in emerging economies such as Uganda. Their products can be accessed by anyone with a mobile phone. 

Since launching in 2015, JUMO has served over 16 million customers across Africa and Asia. In Africa, they are in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana; and in Asia, they based on Pakistan.

Sharon Tumusiime is the co-founder of PALIT, a carpentry workshop that makes creative woodwork and furniture. 

PALIT makes furniture from Ugandan natural wood for homes, offices and for special projects. 

In this episode, she breaks down what it takes to thrive in the carpentry sector.

Innovation is the foundation block of any successful enterprise. 

In this episode, I sat down with CK Japheth, the founder and CEO of the Innovation Village. 

The Innovation Village is Uganda’s launchpad for leading innovators and entrepreneurs co-creating the future through the smart application of technology.

Golola Moses is a man of many hats - sports champion, movie star, self-made celebrity and NOT a joking subject. 

In this episode, he gives an update on his talent academy, and shares insights on grooming successful sports personalities.

Technology is taking the lead in global development. 

In this episode, Valentine Masicha tells us how her organisation - Mindset Coders, is preparing kids and teens for the future.   

Enjoy and share any feedback.

Welcome to the first episode of the #IdeationCorner where I host expert personalities who have conceptualised ideas, developed ideas and implemented ideas.   

In this episode, I hosted Mr. Innocent Kawooya the co-founder and CEO of HiPipo. Enjoy and I look forward to your feedback.