At Connect Public Relations, we help organizations build trusted brands, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and achieve measurable results through strategic communication. With over 16 years of experience and more than 200 successful client partnerships, we deliver communication solutions that create lasting impact across Uganda, East Africa, and beyond.
A selection of campaigns and projects that demonstrate the breadth and depth of our communication expertise across sectors and markets.
As our very first client, we delivered an electrifying launch of Oriflame natural Swedish cosmetics in Uganda, attracting over 200 guests, including both international and national attendees, with performances by a local troupe and strong media presence.
We hosted the Huawei Media Club Awards Dinner, celebrating over 100 media outlets for their positive coverage of Huawei's work in Uganda.
We hosted the launch of Fresh Dairy's new yoghurt rebranding, welcoming 200 guests, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and the Dairy Development Authority, and achieved PR value worth USD 38,157.
We hosted the Hotel Africana Kids' Christmas Party, attracting over 500 participants to celebrate the festive season, with sponsorship from more than 10 brands, including Pepsi and Splash.
We provided event management and PR support for the Visa Executive Leaders Dinner, which brought together over 60 CEOs from leading Ugandan banks and fintechs.
We supported Brighter Monday in hosting a press launch for its 2016 Career Expo, aimed at generating positive awareness, securing positive media publicity, and accelerating event bookings.
We generated PR value worth USD 131,579, secured over 200 media mentions including 60 key clips, and hosted a bell-ringing event that attracted more than 250 leading industry stakeholders and government representatives.
We successfully executed the AFFORD close-out and the Uganda Health Marketing Group strategic plan launch, attracting over 300 stakeholders and featuring an exhibition, tree-planting activity, cocktail reception, and a formal sit-down session.
We supported Yuvraj in the re-opening of its showroom and the launch of its assembly plant in Uganda, positioning it as the third-largest two-wheeler manufacturer from India.
We provided PR support for the launch of the United Against Malaria corporate campaign, where six organizations — MTN, Shoprite, Total, Standard Chartered Bank, Coca-Cola, and the Church of Uganda — partnered to join government, the football fraternity, NGOs, and the business community in a collective effort to combat malaria in Uganda and across Africa.
We supported the Uganda National Association of Building & Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC) through its rebranding exercise, delivering a press launch and celebratory dinner. This initiative formed part of a broader effort to curb substandard construction practices while strengthening the competitiveness of Uganda's building and construction industry.
We provided PR services for the Coalition of Pastoralist Civil Society Organizations (COPACSO) and its network of local and international NGOs during the 2011 Uganda Pastoralists Week (UPW), held under the theme "Pastoralism: Our Contribution to National Development," aimed at highlighting pastoralist and agro-pastoralist practices as viable economic and social resources.
We hosted the African Leaders Malaria Alliance press conference at the African Union Summit at Speke Resort Munyonyo and supported the setup of a 200-guest stakeholder engagement hosted by ALMA during the same summit.
We provided PR services to support Air Tanzania's entry into the Ugandan market, securing over 15 media placements with a publicity value of USD 18,400.
We provided PR and digital media services for the Fresh Dairy Secondary School Games (2019, 2020, and 2022), managing press announcements for a USD 920,000 investment, as well as game draws and district, regional, and national finals. This delivered PR value worth USD 860,000, generated 316 media clips, and reached over 20 million people over the three years.
We provided event management and publicity support for the 1st and 2nd Kampala Food Festival, themed "Tastes of Uganda @ 50," attracting over 4,000 revelers, engaging more than 20 sponsors, and generating over 50 media clips in celebration of the cultural diversity of Uganda's local cuisine.
We delivered PR and event management services to Ezee Money during its entry into Uganda's fintech sector.
We supported Philips to deliver extensive media coverage for its Philips' Cairo to Cape road show 2012' themed Enhancing Life in Africa.
We managed the event, publicity, and digital media engagements for the Youth in Action initiative by Save the Children, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, which involved over 40,000 youth across Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda to enhance sustainable livelihood opportunities and secure a better future.
We provided event management support for the installation of a new Vice Chancellor for Cavendish University—Prof. John Francis Mugisha (PhD).
We supported to manage the Uganda Cricket Association Awards 2011 & 2015 hosting over 300 industry players and recognizing the best local and international talent representing Uganda.
We provided event management and PR services for Oxfam's youth-led exhibition and the launch of the Empowering Local and National Humanitarian Actors (ELNHA) project.
We supported Motion Media between 2012 – 2014 by providing publicity for multiple Uganda Breweries Limited campaigns, including Designate a Driver, Red card launch campaign and Friends Don't Let Friends Drink and Drive.
We managed the rebranding of Pearl Engineering Co. Limited, including a new logo design, PR documentation, office branding, and a 20-year celebratory dinner that attracted over 250 stakeholders.
Over the years, our communication interventions have contributed to:
Helping organizations strengthen credibility and stakeholder confidence.
Designing campaigns that inspire action and drive positive change.
Protecting and enhancing organizational image and public perception.
Creating awareness and positioning organizations as leaders.
Building stronger relationships with audiences and stakeholders.
Aligning communication strategies with organizational objectives and business outcomes.