GLOW WITH YIGA

Mobile internet and AI are no longer just for big companies, they can help you grow income too. In Uganda, internet use has soared (from about 6% to 20% of people between 2016 and 2020), and operators are now helping even more Ugandans get smartphones on easy installments. This means anyone with a phone and data can start using smart tools. Across Africa, “even low-tech entrepreneurs are using chatbots in local languages, AI-assisted planning, and mobile outreach tools to grow their customer base”. In Uganda, for example, a young entrepreneur noted that learning to “leverage digital tools” helped her **grow her customer base, reaching more people beyond her immediate network”**. In short: the tech wave is coming to Uganda, and you can ride it with just a phone and a bit of curiosity. Anyone with a Phone Can Start Today You don’t need fancy equipment or a computer a basic smartphone with internet is enough. The official ChatGPT app for Android or iPhone is free and brings the powe...

 In the dusty streets of Kampala and the quiet villages beyond, young hustlers rise each morning with a dream in their heart and just a few coins in their pocket. I know the feeling well,  I once started with only 5,000 UGX a day, frying chapatis on a roadside, believing that one day I could build something bigger. Every difficult morning taught me that faith and grit go hand-in-hand. As Ugandan entrepreneur Sulaiman Bukenya reflects, “ my early life was a crucible of challenges…every hardship taught me that the only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves ”. Here, we’ll walk together through the real struggles of starting small in Uganda, and how keeping faith in God, in yourself, and in your vision can turn setbacks into stepping stones. The Reality of the Ugandan Hustle Starting a business in Uganda often means facing long odds. Very few startups get big investment for example, in 2020 African tech ventures raised $1.43 billion, but Uganda’s share was only about ...

 Many people believe you need millions to start a business. I’m living proof that all you need is faith, consistency, and a strong WHY. I started with just a chapati business earning around 20,000 UGX a day — and today, I’m building a business empire step by step.    Where It All Began In my early days, I didn’t have much. I only had energy, dreams, and the hunger to grow. I began selling chapatis on the street corner in Uganda. It wasn’t glamorous, but it was mine.     The Turning Point I made a decision: to save 5,000 UGX daily no matter what. That small discipline changed my life. Over time, I used those savings to plan bigger — an electronics shop, a boutique, and even starting online trading.     Lessons I’ve Learned So Far Start with what you have Consistency beats speed Small daily savings create big opportunities Focus, prayer, and action work wonders Don’t wait for perfect conditions — start now   What I’m Building Now Today, I’m expandin...

 Everyone dreams of a better life. But not everyone knows where to begin. I'm Yiga Moses, and I want to share my story with you — a story of humble beginnings, deep challenges, and burning hope. If you're struggling to believe in yourself or wondering if it's possible to glow up in life, this post is for you. 🔥 My Beginning: A Chapati Stall and Big Dreams I started with just one thing — a chapati stall on the street. Every day I woke up early, worked with my hands, and earned 20,000 UGX. It wasn't much, but it was honest. It was my foundation. Many people looked down on me, but I looked up — to God, to my goals, to the future I was building in my heart. 💡 The Vision Was Bigger Than the Struggle I didn’t want to stop at chapati. I had a dream: To own an electronics and phone accessories shop To open a boutique and a food store To trade forex and earn online To one day build a house for my family on my own land But dreams don’t come alive unless you act. So I made a pla...