Kampala Serena Hotel was on 27/December/2006, named Investor of the year, at the investor of the year awards held at Hotel Africana.

The Hotel was named at the annual event organised by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) with a Golden plaque and a certificate of merit, which was received by Mahmud Jan Mohamed, Serena Hotels Tourism Promotion Services managing director.

This is in a bid to recognise investors’ contribution to the country’s development. According to Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the chief of UIA, the hotel invested $30m, and created 347 jobs, as well as improving staff efficiency and customer service by spending $240,000 on staff training.

The Serena Hotel was recently opened By His Highness the Aga Khan, and his Excellency President Yoweri Museveni.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News