Hariss International Limited under its flagship brand Riham is set to spend big on wining and dining her clients that won the Win Your Crush with #RihamLove promotion.
This Valentine’s Day promo that was rolled out on Monday, saw individuals take to Riham Social Media pages; submitting touching stories about their crushes and why they wished for #RihamLove to play a role in winning them over.
At the closure of the promotion, on Wednesday 13th February, 10 lucky winners were selected and announced.
These 10 lucky participants will today attend a dinner with their crushes (couples or not) at the ‘home of Ugandan Hospitality’ – Sheraton Hotel. At the end of the dinner, all the 20 winners will take home gift hampers courtesy of #RihamLove
Winners of the Win Your Crush with #RihamLove Valentine’s Day Promotion.
About Hariss International Limited.
Hariss International Limited, commonly known as RIHAM and located in Kawempe Division, Kampala District is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005, the production of both food and beverages has been operating under the brand name RIHAM. It currently operates a broad product portfolio comprising of Carbonated Soft Drinks, Natural Mineral Water, Juices, Malt & Energy Drinks, Premium & other biscuits.
For whatever you are planning to indulge yourself in; be it going out for a romantic dinner or a movie night with your partner or buying special gifts for your partner and friends, name it; Valentine’s Day is incomplete without spending.
According to a recent survey conducted by INSIDER Data, the median Valentine’s Day spend amount for both men and women across all age brackets was about USD 50, with people aged between 18 to 29 years spending up to USD 62 each.
It is from such a background that Hariss International through its flagship brand, Riham is saving her customers some monies and the hustle that comes with it by rewarding up to 10 couples with a fully paid dinner and gift hampers come 14th February. This offer is summed up in a promotion dubbed WIN YOUR CRUSH WITH #RIHAMLOVE this Valentine’s Day.
To increase your chances for WINNING YOUR CRUSH WITH #RIHAMLOVE this Valentine’s Day, you will have to do the following;
Inbox a touching story about you and your crush to Riham Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, including #RIHAMLOVE
Riham team will review all the submitted stories, before selecting 10 lucky couples.
The winning participants and their crushes will attend a surprise dinner plus receiving gift hampers on 14th February 2019.
While unveiling this captivating promotion, Ms Rachael Luwedde, the public relations officer of Harris International Limited noted that as a competitive people-centric brand, Riham believes in taking bold steps which to the clients’ level including wooing loved ones.
“As Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, we feel that declaring your long standing and underlying love to another is worth the bravery! We are excited to be extending our support to the 10 Lucky winners who will share heart warming stories about their crushes,” Ms Luwedde said, adding;
“We believe in love, especially in the love for our customers! So, we are optimistic that this campaign will not only reward them for their continuous support to us, but also help them find their true love this Valentine’s Day.”
The promotion is underway and you too can WIN YOUR CRUSH by following the simple steps mentioned earlier.
About Hariss International.
Hariss International Limited, commonly known as RIHAM and located in Kawempe Division, Kampala District is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005, the production of both food and beverages has been operating under the brand name RIHAM. It currently operates a broad product portfolio comprising of Carbonated Soft Drinks, Natural Mineral Water, Juices, Malt & Energy Drinks, Premium & other biscuits.
Away from the political hullaballoo, 2018 was one of Uganda’s biggest trade facilitation years.
Unprecedented success was registered, resulting in to better access to trade information, faster cargo inspection, clearance and movement. Compared to 5 or 10 years ago, Uganda’s cross border trade is today much more effective and efficient thanks to joint efforts spearheaded by government, development partners and private traders.
Group photo of Trade stakeholders that attended the launch of the trade information portal.
Because I know for sure that my readers have had a busy 2018 and are now cooling off, making merry with family and friends, I will not bore them by diving in to details of this year’s accomplishments. To those unaware of what transpired in the year, I and many other people have written several articles on the same. You may want to visit the archives to keep tabs on what happened. I am not being braggadocious but that is the way it is!
Nonetheless, for the benefit of all, here is a summary of my 2018 trade facilitation highlights.
Efficient border crossing to boost trade between Kenya and Uganda with launch of Busia one stop border post. Presidents; Yoweri Museveni and Uhuru Kenyatta launched the Busia OSBP.
Launch of the Busia (UG/KE) One Stop Border Post
Launch of New Jinja Cable Bridge
Launch of the Elegu (UG/SS) One Stop Border Post
Launch of the non-intrusive cargo scanners at Busia and Malaba
Launch of the Uganda Trade Information Portal
On-going upgrade of the Malaba Border Post access roads
Continued roll-out of the Uganda Electronic Single Window platform
Launch of the construction of the Gulu Logistic Hub
Securing of funds for upgrading of the Tororo-Gulu Railway line
Kick-start of efforts to revive water transport as an alternative cargo transportation route around Lake Victoria. (I have seen the plan on paper).
The successful Global Logistics Convention held in Kampala.
The successful 2018 East African Trade Development Forum held in Kampala
Launch of the Busia (UG/KE) One Stop Border Post.
My best trade facilitators have been;
A cargo truck driver shares his views with Charles Achieng on how the non-intrusive cargo scanners are improving business.
The energetic and action-packed Charles Achieng – chairman Busia Cross Border Traders.
URA, UNRA and Ministry of Trade have been my best trade facilitation agencies. I thank them for doing their work.
TradeMark East Africa, supported by her partners has been the biggest Trade Facilitator not only in Uganda but across East Africa. Unless you have alternative facts, this team is steadfast and committed to improving trade and markets in the region.
My biggest trade facilitation let down in 2018 is/was the endless inconsistencies and uncertainties surrounding Uganda’s commitment to the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project.
Minister of Works & Transport, Hon Monica Azuba Ntege monitoring SGR alignment in Malaba where Uganda & Kenya SGR will interchange.
Senior state officials continue to contradict each other on this project coupled with failure to confidently state the facts that stand in our realization of the same. For example, it is not rocket science to know that our realization of SGR is tied on Kenya’s SGR reaching Malaba.
Heavy trucks leaving Mirama One Stop Border post. For those doing business in Rwanda, the Ntungamo-Mirama road is a viable alternative.
Conclusively, in an era of so much pessimism, I choose optimism. I am super optimist that backing on the success we have already achieved, 2019 and the years to follow can only get better. But, as we pursue more success, we must jealous protect what we have because a Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush.
Otherwise, Feliz Navidad, próspero año y felicidad!
Merry Christmas. From HiPipo to everyone out there. GOD FIRST!
In a move aimed at promoting local recipes, Harris International, the manufacturers of Riham products has partnered with Signet World to bring to you the 2018 Pizza Festival, come Sunday, 9th December at Kyadondo Rugby club.
Dubbed Nsenene Pizza Festival, this ‘family day out’ event will have major Pizza production houses showcase over 10 different recipes among them the latest Nsenene Pizza.
While addressing the media at the pre-event presser, Rachael Luwedde, the public relations officer of Harris International Limited noted that Riham’s sponsorship of the Nsenene Pizza festival is part of its broad strategy of remaining true to Uganda through promoting, funding and partnering with local innovations.
“We are happy to support the Nsenene Pizza Festival. The Nsenene delicacy is one that brings a special feeling to those that love it. To many, it brings up great memories. But Sunday is not just about Nsenene as there will be other Pizza recipes on display. Importantly, the Pizza Festival will be a family day out. And where there is family, there is Riham thanks to our wide range of food and beverages products,” Ms. Luwedde noted.
Nsenene; called Grasshoppers or Ruspolia differens are a favorite delicacy in Uganda, mainly enjoyed with in Buganda/Central region. To many, Nsenene are their most beloved edible insects.
Harvesting of grasshoppers usually happens after the rains in the months of May, November and December. Because most Nsenene are harvested in November, the Baganda named this month ‘Omwezi Gwamusenene’ which when directly translated in English means the ‘month of grasshoppers’.
Hon Latif Ssebagala, the Kawempe North member of parliament, the area that is home to the two companies hosting the event noted that in order to positon Uganda as a unique and gifted destination, more effort needs to be channeled towards promoting local recipes and delicacies.
“The rolex is now a popular food because we gave it identity and promoted it globally. The same way we focused on rolex is the same way we should focus on other unique local delicacies such as Nsenene. I am very happy knowing that both companies that are spearheading this Nsenene Pizza festival come from the area I represent,” Hon Ssebagala said, adding;
“I can assure you that we shall do everything possible to promote Uganda. Nsenene has been here for years. Masaka district was initially the Nsenene main hub but lately Nsenene is all over the country. We now need to move to the next stage of preservation for long durations and exportation. This Nsenene Pizza festival is a value addition effort and we should do more in that direction.”
To be part of this event, revelers will pay UGX 10,000 per head while kids below 10 years will part with UGX 5,000 only.
About Harris International.
Hariss International Limited, commonly known as RIHAM is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM. It currently operates a broad product portfolio comprising of Carbonated Soft Drinks, Natural Mineral Water, Juices, Malt & Energy Drinks, Premium & other biscuits.
MTN Uganda has today launched a new campaign that is a celebration of the twenty years it has operated in Uganda. The new campaign ‘Together, We Connect’, features a TV commercial, radio, print and billboards advertising, was launched nationwide on Monday 26th November 2018. An interactive digital campaign in line with the theme will also be launched later in the week.
Olivier Prentout, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Uganda explained that the campaign celebrates how society connects and in turn shows the role MTN has played in enabling people to connect over the last 20 years.
“We are humbled by the progress made by MTN Uganda in connecting Ugandans over the last twenty years; be it connecting families to their loved ones, businesses to customers or enabling friends to keep in touch,” he said.
In the TV commercial, there are several scenes that depict how by people coming together, the country is a better place. Through this campaign, MTN Uganda aims to demonstrate the power of connecting and how beautiful life can be if we live beyond our perceived differences.
MTN continues to show commitment on how it will enable connections. For the next 10 years, MTN will ensure that customers remain connected by enabling an efficient cashless economy through MTN Mobile Money and facilitating a faster and more convenient digital life through providing reliable and affordable data.
“While our products like voice, data, SMS or enterprise solutions are technology driven, we believe every Ugandan deserves the benefit of a connected and digital life. At the end of it all, our bigger success lies in what our services deliver and do in ensuring Ugandans are connected beyond social-cultural tensions or geographical ‘lines’, everywhere they go” Olivier added.
You can view the new campaign ad at: https://youtu.be/dCE4DPZZxvc
10KM Run Winners – Men
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 22473 Maxwell Rotich Uganda 00:29:47 UGX 1.5m
2nd 22547 Kevin Kibet Uganda 00:29:52 UGX 800,000
3rd 23403 Alex Chesuro Uganda 00:30:05 UGX 500,000
4th 12999 Philip Kipyeko Uganda 00:30:24 UGX 300,000
5th 22450 Andrew Kwemoi Uganda 00:30:28 UGX 200,000
10KM Run Winners – Women
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 23385 Chemutai Peruth Uganda 00:35:00 UGX 1.5m
2nd 25731 Chesang Annet Uganda 00:36:08 UGX 800,000
3rd 12998 Dorcus Ajok Uganda 00:36:25 UGX 500,000
4th 22485 Teddy Chekwemoi Uganda 00:37:30 UGX 300,000
5th 22463 Sharon Che Kwemboi Uganda 00:37:36 UGX 200,000
Key Highlights:
1. Ugandans have taken a clean sweep of both the women and men category of the 10km
2. Race completion times were slower this year compared to last year for both men & women categories
3. Alex Chesuro (men) was lucky this year as he finished 3rd – an improvement from last year when he finished 4th
4. Chemutai Peruth retained her 10km crown winning the 2018 edition – just as she did in 2017
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21.1KM Run Winners – Men
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 1391 Robert Chemonges Uganda 01:03:31 UGX 4.5m
2nd 1385 Martin Musau Uganda 01:03:32 UGX 2.5m
3rd 1386 Abel Chebet Uganda 01:03:40 UGX 1.5m
4th 2291 Kiplangat Victor Uganda 01:03:58 UGX 750,000
5th 2305 Ayeko Thomas Uganda 01:04:18 UGX 375,000
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21.1KM Run Winners – Women
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 2286 Linet Toroitich Chebet Uganda 01:16:08 UGX 4.5m
2nd 1379 Patricia Chekwemboi Uganda 01:16:37 UGX 2.5m
3rd 2313 Nyaboke Nyanamba Vene Kenya 01:17:12 UGX 1.5m
4th 2297 Cheptegei Rebecca Uganda 01:17:59 UGX 750,000
5th 2293 Chemos Viola Uganda 01:18:53 UGX 375,000
Key Highlights:
1. Ugandans have taken a clean sweep of both the men’s category of the 21.1km
2. Ugandan ladies took 4 out of the Top 5 slots in the women’s category of the 21.1km
3. Both men and ladies in this year finished faster than last year
4. No Kenyan finished in the Top 5 in the men’s category of the 21.1km unlike last year when a Kenyan was No. 3
5. One Kenyan lady (Nyaboke Nyanamba Vene) finished in the Top 5 in the women’s category unlike last year when no Kenyan lady was in the Top 5
6. Chemonges Robert (men) retained his 21km crown winning the 2018 edition – just as he did in 2017
7. Viola Chemos (women) improved from her 5th position in 2017 by coming 3rd in this year’s edition
FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES – PREVIOUS RACE RESULTS FOR MTN KAMPALA MARATHON – 2017
MTN MARATHON OFFICIAL RESULTS – 42.2KM MEN & WOMEN
42.2KM Run Winners – Men
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 49 Joshua Chemutai Uganda 02:18:27 UGX 20m
2nd 566 Kibet Soyekwo Uganda 02:18:43 UGX 10m
3rd 67 Kiplimo Philip Uganda 02:19:56 UGX 5m
4th 81 Kipngetich Kurgat Sammy Kenya 02:20:10 UGX 3m
5th 77 Bukose Francis Musani Uganda 02:22:27 UGX 2m
6th 93 Biegon Andrew Uganda 02:24:05 UGX 1.24m
7th 72 Kiptoo Philip Uganda 02:25:40 UGX 900,000
8th 84 Kiplop Moses Uganda 02:25:53 UGX 800,000
9th 538 Francis Keitany Kenya 02:26:50 UGX 700,000
10th 29 Alex Chebet Uganda 02:27:05 UGX 600,000
42.2KM Run Winners – Women
Position Race No. Name Country Race Time Cash Prize
1st 27 Nasimiyu Wafula Lydia Kenya 02:44.59 UGX 20m
2nd 82 Rael Kimaiyo Japyator Kenya 02:48:59 UGX 10m
3rd 39 Immaculate Chemutai Uganda 02:49:24 UGX 5m
4th 63 Chemutai Vanis Uganda 02:50:27 UGX 3m
5th 56 Daisy Jepkorir Kenya 02:52:11 UGX 2m
6th 65 Cheruto Jackline Uganda 02:58:54 UGX 1.24m
7th 80 Monicah Jepkorir Mengich Kenya 03:00:14 UGX 900,000
8th 62 Chemutai Helen Uganda 03:04:42 UGX 800,000
9th 94 Cheruiyot Bency Uganda 03:05:16 UGX 700,000
10th 60 Nyakisi Adero Uganda 03:12:47 UGX 600,000
Key Highlights:
1. Kenya’s Nasimiyu Wafula Lydia (women) and Uganda’s Joshua Chemutai (men) took the top honours in the 42km category each earning UGX 20m in the process
2. They both finished in better times than the winners last year
3. Ugandans have taken a clean sweep of the men’s category taking top 3 slots
4. It was a poor showing for Kipngetich Kurgat Sammy (men), the winner of the 2017 42km edition, as he finished in 4th position in this year’s edition
5. The only Kenyans in the top 10 men category finished in 4th (Kipngetich Kurgat Sammy) and 9th positions (Francis Keitany)
6. The only Kenyans in the top 10 women category finished in 1st (Nasimiyu Wafula Lydia), 2nd (Rael Kimaiyo Japyator), 5th (Daisy Jepkorir) and 7th (Monicah Jepkorir Mengich) positions
7. Kimaiyo Rael Jepyator (women), the winner of the 2017 42km edition, finished in 2nd position in this year’s edition
8. Monicah Jepkorir Mengich (women), who finished 3rd in the 2017 42km edition, finished in 7th position in this year’s edition
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