Amos Wekesa
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@SafarisUganda , @Ugandalodgesltd , MV kazinga, and Pela Commodities Ltd. #personal opinions #Proudly Ugandan, @rwenzorimarathn team leader.
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Meanwhile, these kind of people are what Uganda needs! We have to do crazy things
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Was driving behind this link bus at 7.10am today morning from FortPortal kyejonjo. Took this picture in kibale forest section. The forest bit had very many Olive baboons playing on the road, the driver slowed down, even stopped for the stubborn ones until they all left the road.
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Bwana
@kissa
is a hero! He was the pacemaker for
@joshuacheptege1
and Kiplimo.....always does a good job!
Let's share at he gets the message!
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THREAD:
Two weeks ago, I walked down from Signiture Apartments where we were staying in Jinja along Nalufenya Road to send some mobile money to someone.
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I bought mangoes from Akutui Betty, she has a stall opposite Shell, Kumi. She sells mangoes, oranges and gnuts. Please support her!
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Don't let the pressure of those who are eating their harvest force you to eat your seed.
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This company pays my salary every month and its never failed to do so even amidst the challenges for close to 23yrs now.
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Went to a kafunda for lunch in namanve 7500shs and included a cold drink and the bonus, no one said hello.
Enjoyed stranger talks only
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Ugandans are taking matters into their own hands even if government has refused to market Uganda with our own taxes!
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Uganda Lodges ltd
@KingNadiopeIV
congratulations on your wedding.
@Ugandalodgesltd
( my work place) has officially offered you 2 nights at Elephant plains lodge and 1 night at Primate lodge Kibale on your back to Kampala.
On full board basis!
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Anything that brings Ugandans together like this and makes them happy has to be supported.
Thanks
@Mama_d256
for putting our country and on the world map. The Guinness world record is coming
Wishing you the best. Let’s all support her.
#MamaDsWorldRecord
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Today is the World's Tourism Day and also my 19th Marriage Anniversary Day.
In September 1996, I actually started my tourism journey by starting a tourism certificate course!
That marks 26 years in tourism journey! Marriage is a bed of roses like we all might know!
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*From another forum 👆🏾👆🏾* This was QENP☝🏻 this morning. Photo courtesy of our Safari guide.
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I once had 8 packs like you can see in the picture below. Just started out as a guide.
But serious be motivated, you can come from Bukokho lwakhakha, go to a childrens home, fail in school.
Horn out a skill and some people will talk about you. God is great kabisa.
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THREAD:
FOCUS ON CREATING CASHFLOW BEFORE BUILDING A HOUSE.
Focus on creating cashflows first from businesses and investments before taking on the responsibility of constructing a house.
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This picture was taken in late 90s, I had become a tour guide after having been cleaner and office messenger.
I couldn’t afford guiding attire but I compensated by making sure I was very hardworking, I also made sure I was so knowledgeable about Uganda, not debatable there!
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World Tourism Day/ Anniversary
Today is a world tourism day but its also our 20th anniversary and that means every tourism day I make another year in the marriage institution.
Marriage is a bed of roses, roses have flowers and thorns, you focus on the roses, deal with thorns!
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Guys, this is Elephant plains lodge( Queen Elizabeth national park)
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Tourism Marketing
Whoever was behind the marketing of Sheebah and Cindy should be given a role in positioning Uganda
That’s the pressure we need to put the world on as we market and position Uganda
Our poverty isn’t necessary, our indebtedness is right as a country, no!
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Easter Monday is for daughter Daddy outing. Country music concert is where we are headed.....
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The dancing She Cranes( Uganda) has defeated world number one Australia 32:30 early this morning. Go Girls!
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Friday Market Day
Your potential customer(s) might be on my timeline. Showcase your services and products in the comment section!
#FridayMarketDay
Message for the Week 👇🏿
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Upto 4 years ago, I had a suit and its true.
On this particular occasion, my daughter's school had organized a day of blessing. Dad's blessing daughters!
My daughter said, dad, I want you in a suit. Do it for me dad. I still remember the blessing I read out to my daughter.
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@FabrizioRomano
@FabrizioRomano
I want to officially invite you to uganda and I will make sure you trek mountain gorillas, chimpanzees in addition to the big 5
We can add the source to the Nile and Lake Victoria that makes it big 9, that combination can only be seen in uganda on me
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My in Laws-Thread!
Within one month between Nov $ Dec 2023 both my in-laws rested which was sad but a few lessons I want to write about them.
My mother INLAW was a teacher/ stay home mum and husband an Engineer with a normal job which he kept for many years.
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Today my son made me laugh hard.
Chap has some small money( he has been doing some works)and I tell him, dude do you want to invest a venture me and a friend are going to invest in? 7%?
Chap with a straight face is like dad, let me first speak to my lawyer!
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Wekesa from Lwakhakha, namisidwa district Of Uganda!
And now East African too!
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@bamwinejnr
When I became serious on twitter on the advise of
@WembiReports
2021, Phil always retweeted my posts and because he has massive following, it boosted my wall.
I didn’t him but I sent him a thank message because I knew what it meant for my wall
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Uganda airlines- thread!
Today morning Dr. Banky Bodunrin, a nigerian based in Texas, US came for a business discussion.
He says Amos i flew in recently a board Uganda airlines from lagos with my wife and i couldnt sleep, beautiful plane, good service but empty seats.
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Gen.
@mkainerugaba
now that you are the CDF( congratulations are in order), I would like to engage you on matters related to tourism.
Looking forward to this discussion.
Guys, make sure the general sees this message.
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Chimpundu lodge is only 1kms away from our own Primate lodge, kibale national park...36kms from FortPortal
Yes it's my competition but a good safari Lodge too. Visit them on your to Kamwenge or kibale national park
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Destiny helpers
Destiny helpers are people who are divinely and strategically positioned to help you arrive at your expected end.
In life God places many destiny helpers along our walk of life, some small, some play bigger roles.
Today I want focus on Annie and Johan today
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Ya....Evelyn Enabu of
@UgandaAirlines
flew us from Entebbe to Nairobi today morning 5:50am!
On landing, I went to the cockpit to say thank u for a smooth flight to both pilots!
Was surprised they knew me! And were excited too!
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The same driver entered corners along the routes at sensible speeds and was careful at the bodas etc
I know it's not bad news but whoever that driver is, he is a good driver and cares about safety of others.
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Joseph Matsiko
My personality of the week is Joseph Matsiko of KAA( Kampala associated Advocates), why?
Joseph calls me after so many years a month ago and says, am inviting some Koreans to uganda for less than 24hrs and I want you to pitch Uganda.
They had toured Kenya
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Rwanda thank you so much for showing us in the region the way!
Am told Kenya and Tanzania are also negotiating similar deals!
Guys, this week, I will post VisitUganda on a big team Tshirts, let's tag everyone in leadership,
Let's make it trend!
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Age; 49
When: Today
I woke up today morning and as usual reflected on my life and being the start of my last year in the 40s there is so much to reflect on.
I said a prayer, thanking God for a heart that has pumped for 49 years, eyes that have worked for 49years, ears that
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Breaking News!
Gavin ashworth one of the only 3 grade A world athletics federation route measurers in Africa arrived Entebbe airport 1.30am today!
In Kasese now!
Uganda will have a marathon route certified by world athletics federation
@RwenzoriMarathn
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Ya
@robwalkertv
today morning in kasese as he did 21kms at
@RwenzoriMarathn
A very reknown sports commentator
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Dr. Ogwang, bless you bwana so much and you are the guy!
#covidex
Too many good testimonies!
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You people working on TVs, how many times do you gets Ugandans complaining for using Luganda on those TVs?
Why do we argue when I propose we use Luganda on Uganda airlines? Or is it because the language will get prominent?
Is it better one of languages is promoted than none?
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Kafunda Convo
At around 1.30pm yesterday while working in Namanve, i needed lunch and I asked my colleague if we would go have lunch
The driver says, you won’t manage our bufundas, there is kfc. I said I want local food and must hot as a condition doesn’t matter where.
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Breaking News hehe
Uganda officially has 3 certified routes by the world athletics federation and in a few weeks, Uganda will also be on the world athelitics federation website
This means you can qualify for Olympics here in Uganda
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Great Lakes safaris ltds fleet of cars have fridges, WiFi on board, trained safari guides and charging sockets!
We are in the thick of it and won't look back! Ours to serve you!
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Once in a while, you must allow the tears to flow as a man, people need to know you are simply human!
This was during my 50th surprise birthday on Saturday at
@rkabushenga
home. I couldn’t hold back on what my family and friends had done!
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You can now do this in Kasese before or after the marathon
This is in kasese
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51yrs
Today am officially on the 5th floor, room 1 and on such day, i dont get excited about food and the likes
Its a day of reflection, a day i thank God for the twists and turns throughout the year.
Its day i say God you saved me from those near misses and they many
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Did a presentation this afternoon here in serbia on what makes Uganda unique as a country.
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Today afternoon, i went to introduce Wekesa junior to a long time friend of mine Bamwesigye Mercelino Assistant commission, Immigration.
I would never have had Elephant Plains lodge or simba safari camp without him, never.
He made me buy the land in 2007
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But these ladies of Netball and basketball are something else, they are amazing.
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This picture was taken about 7 years ago and was dreaming about building a Lodge at this location in Kasese!
Had Bought the land in 2007 at 800k each acre and was to save for Elephant Plains Lodge at least for 10 yrs and it happened!
This location is where Elephant plains is!
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Zion Wekesa bike 24 is one of Ugandas top riders in 65cc class but at the start, I had to show him how to navigate the mud. Dad, why cheer me when I came last, one day he asked? When you put in your best effort, Dad cheers, I tell him. Its a good thing them navigating mud early!
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Clerk international university invited me for their graduation but i realized actually dont have a suit.
They have been gracious to accept me the way i am
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Imagine a twitter war between kenyans and Ugandans showcasing our different countries through posting beautiful photos and videos!
I would love that war! Both countries would benefit from this kind of war!
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MONDAY THREAD:
MARRIAGE
A while ago I wrote a piece on this forum about Kylan and his travels from Nairobi by public and how my wife wasn't rightly amused for like 3 days. For 3 days, no peace at home until guy arrived Home.
A guy on this wall made an interesting comment…
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It’s nice seeing uganda airlines planes on the run way, the big one had just arrived from Mumbai india, one was taking off to Somali and another to Dar via KiLi
Our flight was over 90% full and now we need to see Tanzanians, Kenyans etc coming to spend in Uganda. Twagala Sente
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Parenting
Recently my guys had half term holidays and after 7days I realized this fellow hadn’t come to office even once to work.
It’s a tradition that they work part time during holidays, cleaning, filing, garage work etc
Man, no office work in 7days? I ask!
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A young man on twitter encouraged me to visit
@Mama_d256
after my twit today morning.
@Opiaiya
and I visited to support and she is like Amos, you shd be minister of tourism and like I would be dropped in less than 2 months.
Photo cred:
@francis_isano
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Bagonza Apass is a very brilliant young man! Very rich/deep conversations!
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Good morning UOT,
Hope y'all are ready for another long thread.
Being a Friday, Let's talk about MARRIAGE.
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While in Oguti Primary school, Tororo. Age was 13 and in primary 4 then and was salvation army children's home.
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Uganda is blessed with good food, we are blessed with great weather plus also blessed with the factor we generally ain’t aware of what’s happening around us.
Save up and visit Kenya, Tanzania etc, what people are doing humbles you, I thought am at take off but not yet
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This video has a true Uganda commentator
But you guys realize its both a mental and physical game? Tactical kabisa!
Cheptegei during his trainings, he does around 160kms a week! Thats massive on the body and mind but bears results
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Driving permit center
I went to renew my driving permit yesterday and less than an 1hr, i had my new driving permit of 5yrs.
Some of the guys there new me but that meant nothing because the process is clear.
Very impressive
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Facebook
Government, facebook has been a marketing tool for many young people in uganda.
I have been using facebook to push for business too. I had a friday market day used by many young people.
You dont market uganda, you close a marketing tool then you want taxes! How?
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Instead of unnecessary fights, lets post beautiful pictures on Trudys wall, lets help Uganda trend!
A Uganda that does not trend, keeps us poor! Dubai discovered long ago!
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Christmas memories!
I spent 13 years of my childhood in a children's home called Salvation army children's home!
A home of children from tough backgrounds from across Uganda then!
Christmas was the only day in the year we expected a soda, I looked forward to coca cola!
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Friday Market Day
Your potential customer(s) might be on my timeline. Showcase your services and products in the comment section!
#FridayMarketDay
Message for the Week 👇🏿
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You guys know I believe in Ugandas potential but let me give you some facts!
During the best season, Uganda wild life authority which controls 22 national parks and game reserves combined collects ushs 300m in a day!
Ngorogoro crater in Tanzania will collect 500k usd a day!
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My son and i drove to Kamuli then headed to Kigulu hill and we hiked yesterday at the invitation of hon. Kadaga.
Then caught up with kyabazinga of Busoga, william Gabula Nadiope
Over 10k people climbed kigulu hill yesterday.
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@KylanWekesa
has decided from some time this year to spend one in Tanzania working and learning Swahili language.
He saw how me knowing Swahili has been a great advantage in dealing with both challenges and opportunities
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Tuesday is here, Kindly post photos/Videos of our beautiful Uganda, Let the world see the beauty of Uganda from YOU!
#BeautifulUG
#VisitUganda
#TourismUG
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Just finished my 1st 10kms in the year as I prepare for KiLi marathon next month in moshi, Tanzania God willing!
For the last 27yrs of working, I have 99% woken up daily and worked like I have achieved nothing the previous day!
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This fellows favorite work space at Great Lakes safaris office since he was 4, has always been the garage bit
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One of the best weapons in the fight against poverty is through maintaining things you buy.
Be it a car, a phone, a house etc. My car here is 23yrs, i bought it second hand many years from the UK
It frustrates one of my sons, dad when you work on your car, you think its new
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And the last born turned 12 today, quiet fighter those in motocross remember that, dad is a loud fighter.
Fighting spirit comes out during sports!
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Crisis Management!
Like i hava always said, i choose what i post here but because i have many young people involved in tourism following this forum, i will share a little bit about the last 3 days for lessons.
Handling crisis is very normal in our tourism business!
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Fly Uganda airlines and support home company. I actually paid usd 400 but still happy to fly home airline.
Not happy about the cost but it’s Uganda airlines
Was full this evening
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Keith many yrs ago invites me to his office. Wekesa stop attacking ministry of finance on radio.
How much money does UTB need for marketing Uganda he asks me, i tell him and he actually gives them money.
One day while in jam, lowers his window, wekesa i gave them money but….
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Friday Market Day
Your potential customer(s) might be on my timeline. Showcase your services and products in the comment section!
#FridayMarketDay
Message for the Week 👇🏿
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Happy birthday
@bamwinejnr
i appreciate the fact that you have played a role in the growing of my X account without me asking.
Blessings
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