Speke Commonwealth Resort recently hosted the WARID Telecom’s launch.

The launch attended by President Yoweri Museveni and chairman, His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan saw over 30 tonnes of equipment was flown in from Europe and Asia and this included the stage, the vast array of lights and lasers and a high output sound system.

President Museveni who on a rare occasion actually read a prepared speech, called for the reduction in prices and called on WARID to bring more people to Uganda to invest, while Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan talked about the warmth of Uganda and pledged to invest not just in the communications industry but also in banking and real estate.

The launch was graced with a combination of an Arabic drum beat mixed with traditional Ugandan drums, a laser show, an operatic performance and fireworks which captivated the audience.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda News