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  • From Harassment to Advocacy: Ms Esther Birungi on Reclaiming Her Online Life

    From Harassment to Advocacy: Ms Esther Birungi on Reclaiming Her Online Life

    As the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence kicks off, Ms. Esther Birungi shares her personal journey of confronting digital violence. After facing online bullying, she opens up about how she reclaimed her voice and online freedom.

    Below is her full story;

    “My name is Esther Birungi, and I am the Executive Director of Birungi Charities, an organization focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights with a strong emphasis on digital advocacy. This year,as the 16 Days of Activism kick off under the theme of ending digital violence against all women and girls,this topic hits very close to home for me.

    I have personally experienced digital harm—intimate and personal details of my life were shared online by someone I trusted. Some of it was true,some false but regardless,my name was tarnished. I faced harassment and a complete loss of freedom to express myself online. Every post,picture or comment attracted scrutiny and judgment. This happened while I was just starting law school and the experience was so intense that I even contemplated suicide and dropping out.

    I was young,ambitious and trying to build my path,yet I felt trapped by the weight of public opinion. Friends,relatives,classmates, even strangers seemed to define me by someone else’s actions and narratives.But I refused to let this define me. I took back my voice,stood up to my bullies,and put my crown back in place.

    As we observe the 16 Days of Activism,I want everyone to know: your voice matters. You matter. What people say about you online does not define you. This observance is a reminder to stand against all forms of violence against women and girls not just for these 16 days,but every day, for the rest of our lives. Together,we can reclaim digital spaces,support survivors and ensure that every woman and girl has the freedom to live and express herself safely.”

    Ms Esther Birungi

    Ms. Birungi’s story is a powerful reminder that digital spaces should be safe for everyone especially women and girls who are often vulnerable to online abuse. Her resilience inspires action,urging communities to stand against online abuse and champion respect, dignity and justice for all.

  • Meet Esther Birungi, the Social Media Influencer changing people’s lives

    Meet Esther Birungi, the Social Media Influencer changing people’s lives

    Esther Birungi is a graduate of Law from Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono, who has become an influential media personality in Uganda.

    Birungi has used especially Twitter to influence for brands, products and promote her Birungi Charities drive to change lives of the needy girls from poor families.
    Esther Birungi
    She has been instrumental in girl child activism and started a campaign dubbed ‘ A Pad for Every Girl’ and ‘Pad Thru Covid’. This has seen her reach out to thousands of girls in different schools across the country, donating them pads to use when in their monthly periods.
    Because of this idea, Esther has created hope and put a huge smile on the faces of those girls who mostly come from disadvantaged families.
    Esther through her Birungi Charities, has also been instrumental in creating awareness to fight against several diseases like TB, HIV, COVID-19 and many others.
    She also partnered with Coca-Cola Africa in distributing the pads around Karamoja.
    It is with no doubt that Esther Birungi is the most impactful Social Media influencer in Uganda.
    She was in 2021 given awarded a certificate of recognition by the Ministry of Education and Sports because of her outstanding work in menstrual Hygiene management.

    She was also listed among the Menstrual Champions in 2021.

    For all your influencing needs, check her on Twitter handle through this link https://twitter.com/estherbirungi4?s=11….. @EstherBirungi4

  • Meet Kampala queens of Twitter who are using their handles to gain fame, money & status

    Meet Kampala queens of Twitter who are using their handles to gain fame, money & status

    Social Media platforms have become part of employment to several youths and students who have formed their following on these platforms. Today we bring you some of Kampala’s youthful ladies who are making Twitter a tool to build their income power, fame and status in the society. Here is the list!!!
    Sandra Mwesiga ( Ugandan Beauty)

    Popularly known as Ugandan Beauty, Sandra Mwesiga’s handle is @Ugandan_Beauty with around 32.8k and plus followers. She popularly tweets about the good deeds of NRM government and its institutions. She also influences for different brands, individuals and products where she earns a living from.

    Rita Arinaitwe (Ghost Babe)
    Her handles are @Rita_Arinaitwe with 14.6k followers and @RitaStyles20 with 26.5k and plus followers. She boasts of the following that has made her become an influencer for corporate brands and products around town. She earns some good dollars from her Twitter  on a monthly basis.
    Esther Birungi 
    On top of her profession as a Christian Lawyer, Esther Birungi has used social media to become a brand influencer, communication specialist and a Girl child advocate. Her Twitter is making her earn fame, money and Status. Her handle is @EstherBirungi4 and has 150.6k and plus followers. With this large following, trust her with your brand influencing!!!
    Atuhaire Carol
    You might have seen face on the billboards around town and this is partly due to her fame and status which she earned from Twitter. Her handle @Atuhairecarol10 with a following of 147.4k and plus is enabling her enjoy the fruits of Twitter by earning money, fame and status.
    Faith Kwizera
    With a following of 30.6k and plus, this university student is not a joking subject. She has amassed such a large following at a young age.  Like her profile says focusing on money, she is already fulfilling it. Fame, status and money are not eluding her. Her handles are @faithkwizera22 and @faithkwizera2 with 50.9k and plus followers.
    Cynthia Ahumuza
    She is slowly and slowly growing her following. She is one of the most active ladies on Twitter. Her handle is @A_Cynthia_ with 4458 and plus followers.
    Patience Ndagire
    Patience Ndagire aka Being Pesh is a marketing Manager at Pinim Digital Media and an influencer. Her handle is @Peshk319 and has a following of 33.2k and plus. This has won her many influencing gigs around town because of her active status. She is earning fame, money and status.
    Maggie Atwooki
    Margret Katusabe Atwooki aka Maggie Atwooki whose handle is @kamaroma22 has a following of 16.4k and plus. This has enabled to be among social media influencers we have around. She is also the CEO of ‘The Heels Rack’.
    Kabugho Ruth Apipawe
    She calls herself Miss Independent and her handle is @Apipawe24 with an amazing following of 50.9k and plus. Her profile says it all; Faith, hope and love and this is making her earn big to her side in form brand influence, gigs and advertising. Ruth is a second year student at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and also doubles as the CEO of Apiscent.
    Nabaasa Pamella
    Pamella is a student of journalism and mass communication at UMCAT School of Journalism and Mass Communications and she has a passion for reading books. Her handle is @ankoleroyalty with a following of 23.1k and plus.  This active Twitter experience has made her a digital marketer dealing with different brands in town.
    Mima Jamie
    Through her handle @MimaJaymie, she has managed to amass large following of 69.1k and plus. This has enabled her to earn some ‘Ka Money’. She also doubles as a Law student and  a social media influencer for different brands!!!
    Tracy Kirabo
    With 34.9k and plus followers, Kirabo is one of the most followed females around. This made her an influencer working with different brands and products in town. Her handle is @TracyKirabo4
    Lyn Mubiru
    With more than 33.6 k and plus followers, Lyn is not just sitting on Twitter, she is using it to make money, gain fame and earn status.
    Methia Lydia Nabawanda
    With her following of 66k and plus followers, Lydia is not sitting back. She continues to grow her account as she influences for different brands and products around town. She is still also a YouTuber. Her handle is @MethiaLydiaN
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