Tag: training

September 18, 2023

Leveraging Free Online Courses to Boost Your Competence & Credibility

From the heart of Africa emerges a powerful testament to the value of online education. Driven by Dr. Noeline Kirabo’s transformative journey, Kyusa champions free online courses as tools to bridge educational gaps and unlock boundless opportunities. Dive into a story of resilience, adaptability, and the democratization of quality education across the continent.
March 26, 2023

How to conduct market research for your startup in Uganda

Market research is a crucial component of launching a successful startup in Uganda. It enables entrepreneurs to understand the needs and preferences of their target audience, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions about product development, pricing, marketing, and distribution. In this article, we will explore practical steps, guides, and tools to conduct market research for […]
October 5, 2022

A change in attitude boosted my business

Overview Tino Frances Immaculate is a Seamstress operating in Pamba, One of the suburbs in Soroti District. She was only able to attain a formal education till Senior three where she enrolled in a tailoring course for two years. Immaculate is very passionate about her profession and has taken on the role of training other […]
October 5, 2022

Former school dropout turns to business for survival

Overview This is Ivan Okwii. He was forced to leave school three years ago after his parents became unable to pay for his school fees. For Ivan, this situation became a door to venture into business. He took up the little saving he had set aside and decided to purchase a local grinding machine which […]
August 25, 2022

Business training helped me streamline my business operations

Overview Mugisha Gerald, owns a kiosk shop on Kalangala island. Mugisha like many small business owners was in the business for survival. He never had any systems to enable him to track business proceedings and had never planned for the growth of his business. He spent money from the business without accountability and was simply […]
July 27, 2022

5 things I wish I knew before starting a Cake business

It is always an uphill task to start something new. Prossy Lule experienced this when her business, Cake Vine was birthed. Her business has survived past the one-year mark. Today Prossy shares five things she wishes she knew before starting Cake Vine: 1. Experience Man, oh, man!! how I wish I had worked in other […]
July 15, 2022

Building a Business Plus ICT Program

Kyusa has partnered with Digital Opportunity Trust to support the underserved young people, particularly young women to overcome the digital divide through the implementation of the Business Plus ICT (information and communication technology) Program.
June 22, 2022

Byayi Creations, A Start Up Story

overview Byayi Creations is a business that focuses on up-cycling banana waste into reusable household products such as table mats, cutlery holders, photo frames, wall hangings and other household accessories. Its founder, Andrew Mukuve, attended a Kyusa training session related to overall business health and focusing on being intentional about your brand and customers. Andrew […]
June 21, 2022

Food Line Produce Ltd, A Start Up Story

overview This is Brian Kaweebe. He is a student at YMCA Kampala in his final year and also owns a business called FOOD LINE PRODUCE where he sells Groundnut paste and Rice. He came up with the business’ name after going through our Kyusa training. He had always had a passion for the production of […]