Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye is a Ugandan executive, businesswoman and entrepreneur.[1] Cerinah is the founder and CEO of Afri Art Fashion Show, Trillion Looks Store a handicraft social enterprise, working with women and youth artisans to develop and promote Ugandan Souvenir handicrafts[2] She has several advisory positions including MD at Eden Conserve.
Nalwoga Cerinah Kasirye | |
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| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Known for | Founder of Afri art fashion show |
| Spouse | Arthur Kasirye |
| Awards | Best CFO SME Category 2018,
Best Woman Entrepreneur Startupper 2022 Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Innovation Award 2024 |
Career
editCerinah was born in Mukono, Uganda. She gained a bachelor's degree in Textiles and Ginning Engineering from the Busitema University and studied ACCA Chartered Accounting from MAT ABACUS Business School. She worked at National Arts and Cultural Crafts Uganda and Artisanal trainer under Ministry of Tourism under the Handicraft and Souvenir Project.
In 2020, she founded Trillion Looks Store,[3] a fashion business development agency that primarily focuses on accelerating the Ugandan and African Fashion Industry.[4]
In 2021, she launched Afri Art Fashion Show which is an annual four day event showcasing Ugandan and African fashion.[5][6][7] Based in Kampala, it is Uganda's largest clothing and Handicraft trade show and brings together designers, buyers, manufacturers and the media.
In 2022 the Afri Art Fashion Show focused on marginalised girls and youths who managed to come up with unique designs for the show with an African Touch. In 2023, Ms Nalwoga Cerinah, used the show as a platform fight stigma against vitiligo[8]
Personal life
editCerinah is married to Kasirye Arthur,[9] a Ugandan IT entrepreneur.[10]
Awards and honours
editReferences
edit- ^ Nabunjo, Aida (Oct 19, 2022). "The desire to change mindsets drove my Passion for fashion - Founder of Trillion Looks Store". rxradio.ug.
- ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (July 18, 2022). "Ugandan artisans rock the runway at Afri art and fashion show". Nile post.
- ^ "Trillion Looks Store is using E-Commerce and FinTech to connect Artisans to the global market. #40Days40FinTechs Initiative Season 5, Day 21 – HiPipo -Digital Impact Awards Africa". Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Albert, Kikonyogo Douglas (2024-08-25). "Trillion Looks Store uses FinTech to connect Artisans globally". Techjaja. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "models and designers shine at Afri Art and Fashion Show". New Vision.
- ^ Kazibwe, Kenneth (17 July 2023). "Cultural Heritage Rocks the Runway At Afri Art and Fashion Show". Nile Post News.
- ^ "Ugandans Asked to Support Local Craft Artists, Fashion Designers". ChimpReports. 2022-07-18. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Nalwoga uses fashion to fight stigma among vitiligo patients". Monitor. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Ajon, Brian (2021-09-03). "High school sweethearts wed 13 years after bumping into each other". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ ""I am using Web Programming to Transform My Life and Community" - Arthur Kasirye". MTN Pulse. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ Independent, The (2018-10-20). "Stanbic Bank's Mwogeza wins CFO of the Year Award". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Startupper of the Year - Startupper of the year Challenge by TotalEnergies". 2023-06-06. Archived from the original on 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
- ^ "Ekkula Sustainable Tourism Awards 2024". ekkula.ateiug.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Kenneth, Kazibwe. "Afri Art Fashion show bags sustainable innovation accolade at Ekkula tourism awards". Nile Post.
- ^ "Ekkula Tourism Awards: A cultural awakening for Batwa and Karimojong". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-11-18.