VIVIAN AGABA

Kampala

Freelance Contributor at Freelance

Journalist,trained fact‐checker,blogger, travel enthusiast, God first, only child, Dream:I won't say, but its huge!

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Articles

How to stay safe when living alone

4 days ago | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

What you need to know:We live in an interconnected world, yet we hardly know each other, especially our neighbours. We have superficial relationships of hi, hello but hardly do we go an extra mile to get to know our neighbours yet they can come to our rescue in emergencies. The other day, someone posted on X formerly Twitter, and said: “Living alone is shitty.’’ I agree to a certain extent.
Skilling refugees is key to promoting sustainable peace and development

Jan 22, 2025 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

In 2024, I spent a chunk of my time on the road, travelling to, and engaging youth from various communities in Yumbe and Terego districts in conversations around the prevention of teenage pregnancy, gender-based violence, and alcohol and substance abuse.
As a successful businesswoman, have you mentored other women?

Mar 30, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

What you need to know:In the case of Uganda, a report by the World Bank collection of development indicators showed that a total of 18,862 new businesses were registered in 2018 It has been repeatedly said that Uganda is the one of most entrepreneurial country in the world. Every year, thousands of businesses open, and the beauty is that a big chunk of these businesses are owned by women.
How prepared are you in case of a job lay off?

Feb 15, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

Recently, a friend and I were having a conversation about how the New Year is going. I asked her how things were at work, and her response was; not good. She said some of her colleagues had been laid off due to dwindling funding, and to make matters worse, they had been informed on a short notice. Luckily, she still has her job. Our chat brought to mind an acquaintance who a few years ago lost his job because the company wasn’t doing well financially due to the effects of Covid-19.
Do people still go to the university?

Feb 4, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

This week alone, thousands of graduates; 12,913 to be specific exit the gates of Makerere University to join the job market. Other thousands of students will also graduate at different universities in Uganda throughout the year and will pour into the world of work. Dear graduates from Makerere University, and those yet to graduate from other institutions of higher education this year, allow me to say-Hongera! And thereafter, share with you the reality on the ground.
Why parents should spend more time with their children

Jan 19, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

What you need to know:One of the top regrets, especially from men is that they wished they hadn’t worked so hard, then would they find quality time to spend with their children and spouses. Recently, I read an eye-opening article in The Guardian titled Top five regrets of the dying. Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse, spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients who were near the end of their lives.
Kudos to traffic police for Christmas deployment

Jan 9, 2024 | observer.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

When fireworks ushering in 2024 started popping, a feeling of unfathomable excitement engulfed me. The excitement was for several reasons, but in line with this article: it was because I had survived an accident as I travelled to the countryside for Christmas. I was traveling with a group of young, slapdash men who didn’t see any problem with overspeeding, or overtaking as if our lives didn’t matter.
Financial lessons for young adults from a rich ‘villager’ you can’t ignore

Jan 5, 2024 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

This Christmas, I had to cut my holiday short and return to Kampala to deliver a client’s work which they needed within the first week of the year. Kampala’s hustle never ends! Family members I had traveled with were not ready to return yet, so they connected me to Omugaiga (rich person) in the area James to bring me to Mbarara. From unsolicited information I got, he owns several plots of land, commercial buildings, and a fleet of taxis, and is the driver of one of them.
Well done Rwanda on visa-free entry for all Africans

Nov 10, 2023 | monitor.co.ug | VIVIAN AGABA

For some reason, I am among the category of Africans excited to know that Rwanda has abolished visa requirements for all Africans who wish to visit the country. Different news sources including africanews revealed that while attending the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council in Kigali recently, President Paul Kagame said: “Any African, can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and they will not pay a thing to enter our country”.
Well done Rwanda on visa-free entry for all Africans

Nov 10, 2023 | htsyndication.com | VIVIAN AGABA

Uganda, Nov. 10 -- For some reason, I am among the category of Africans excited to know that Rwanda has abolished visa requirements for all Africans who wish to visit the country. Different news sources including africanews revealed that while attending the 23rd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council in Kigali recently, President Paul Kagame said: "Any African, can get on a plane to Rwanda whenever they wish and they will not pay a thing to enter our country".