It’s six months to the end of 2024 already. Time flies indeed! How are you building your success foundation? I recently read a story about a Chinese bamboo tree, and it changed the way I look at things especially when laying the foundation for future success. It will change yours too. A one Jackson went on an experiential tour and saw a huge beautiful bamboo forest. As he was led around the forest by the host, Jackson admired the farm. He asked for guidance on how to start a farm like that. He saw tall bamboo trees and was amazed…
A man on a mission: Simpson Birungi
Mr. Birungi Simpson, Executive Chairman of Movit Group, is a dynamic and strategic entrepreneur whose leadership has been instrumental in the remarkable growth and success of the company. From humble beginnings, Birungi has transformed Movit Products into a powerhouse, now a formidable group with a presence in over five African countries and still expanding. His vision is clear and ambitious: to see Movit in every household across the continent. Under Simpson Birungi’s leadership, Movit Group has expanded geographically and diversified its product range to meet evolving customer needs. The recent introduction of the Family Shop is a testament to this…
The home front confrontation
I got back from work last evening, my wife told me that she quarreled with my neighbor’s wife. I was very shocked, both women had lived in peace since we parked in. So I asked her what the problem was. She told me it was because of the rope where we dry clothes. My wife wanted to dry her clothes and my neighbor’s wife wanted to dry her own also. One thing led to the other, and the quarrel started. As I was talking with my wife, my neighbor returned from work and his hot-tempered wife began to shout at…
Are Kenyans more hardworking than Ugandans? There is perceived exceptional work ethic Kenyans display over Ugandans, or any other nationality of the region for that matter, may be attributed to certain questions of economic, social, and historical contexts. Three such scenarios that justify the labelling of Kenyans as being hardworking compared to their fellow East Africans are: The performance is somehow average to be the leading within the East African region. Kenya ensures her economy is pegged on the following sectors; agriculture, manufacturing industries, offering services and lastly technology. With such an economic diversity, it for sure calls for a…
Request for participation in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Africa Year-End Networking Event on 16th November 2023 at Speke Resort Hotel, Munyonyo
Greetings from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Uganda Chapter (ACFE Uganda Chapter). At the ACFE Africa Chapter Leaders meeting held on 17th May 2023 in South Africa, the ACFE Uganda Chapter was selected to host the ACFE Africa Year-End Networking Event which is scheduled to take place on 16th November 2023 with the theme: “Managing Fraud Risks through Collaborations.” This prestigious event will coincide with the Annual International Fraud Awareness Week that runs from 12th to 18th November 2023. As you may be aware, public and private sectors alike continue to suffer the negative effects of fraud and corruption…
What does product strategy entail?
Every business needs a product strategy. Before you define a product strategy, you must start with the customer. Who is your target customer and what does exceeding their expectations look like? You want to understand the needs of the customer today; in the medium term and long term, so that you examine products and services that meet the need. This means you must be data savvy. You must conduct business intelligence as part of your strategy to identify the market dynamics and customer behaviours to craft products that meet emerging needs proactively. That said, in business, there is a golden…
