Success Story

Youth unemployment has been described as a time bomb in Uganda. With youth unemployment standing at over 60% in Uganda, criminality and widespread poverty are no doubt set to increase. However, the youth are increasingly becoming innovative; they have taken on the bull by the horns. Eric Ssebuliba, a resident

By Peter Abaanabasazi Women are increasingly taking on business and managing them successfully. And while many civil servants and salaried people tend to believe that they cannot survive outside formal employment, Grace Koojo Akiiki, a resident of Kikwatamingo in Mparo division, Hoima Municipality has proved otherwise. Grace, the wife to

At 30 years of age, it is quite unbelievable for one to quit a job paying him or her Shs30m per month to venture into business-without guarantee of success given the high risks associated with business in Uganda and the high levels of unemployment. However, Maxima Nsimenta, 30, a graduate