Who is Shiellah A. Muhumuza?
SM: I am a 24 year old creative, with a passion for God, fashion, and solving problems. Currently the lead designer at Mutano-an accessory line that deals in a wide range of hair accessories, necklaces,earrings,bags for both men and women, bow ties.
Why the name Mutano?
SM: Mutano comes from a rukiga word, `ekyomutano’ meaning something unique and the name perfectly represents the brand.
I desired to create products that were unique with both western and local influences since I have experienced both worlds.
Mutano`s story
SM: I started making things like earrings, bracelets and simple headbands in 2013 in my first holiday break. I was pursuing a business computing course at Uganda Christian University (UCU).Friends loved my simple things and they encouraged me to grow it into full scale business hence the birth to Mutano in June, 2015.
I started with a sewing machine my parents had given me and a little pocket money from my school days to kick-start off Mutano in 2015. The products I made in 2013 were not with a machine but just my hands.
What is Unique about Mutano?
SM: We engage in social entrepreneurship. My mum has a school –Nyamiramah Christian School in Kanungu district where kids pay subsidized fees. Mutano gives a percentage from every product sold to the school, to support the children.
What is your Typical day like?
SM: My days are divided into 3; Workshop, delivery and shopping days.
So on either of those days, I get up and have devotions, cup of tea and then go to work from 10am.
Mutano is future plans.
SM: Mutano `s vision is to mentor and empower young women to save, have practical skills alongside business skills. Giving back in my mum`s school is one step in the right direction. Mutano will be employing ladies to work on the day to day running of the business as they are empowered.
What do you do for fun?
SM: I am a foodie so I explore restaurants, watch movies and hang out with friends. Live bands are a must attend for me.
Advise for young people
SM: Do what you love to do-nothing is too small. When you start a business ,build your business skills.
Social media links.
Facebook: @Mutano
Instagram: @Mutanoug
Racheal Kizza © 2017
Lovely interview Rachel. Powerful and encouraging story. I love your creativity Ray. Allow me to borrow a leaf for my next blog. I was having serious writer’s block!
Thanks for always passing by and borrow a leaf ,tree byonna…????
I want me some of those cute things Sheila. As for you Racheal, you inspire me.
Am glad to call you two incredible ladies my friends.
Lots of love
Glad to call you a friend too.thanks for reading
This is AMAZING!!! I am so motivated by Shiellah. The bags are STUNNING! Thanks for this post Racheal. Keep them coming 🙂
Good to hear#mondaymotivation.??
This is awesome, I know sheila as an OG and church member.
Am inspired. Thanks Racheal
Angella N B Business Director
Thanks Angella for reading.
Awesome Interview
Beautiful piece of work RK, a worthwhile effort. Sheila has sth. RK surprise me wit a bag….lol
Thank you…Sheila is so good….I just might surprise you .let me look for monies oooooo
Finally got to meet her yesterday at a talk she was giving at the Design Garage. Had to come back here and look for this post 😀
She’s lovely!
Hehehheehe…saw photos too of the talk and saw you in there somewhere. Dope stuff
Your article gave me a lot of inspiration, I hope you can explain your point of view in more detail, because I have some doubts, thank you.
Thank you very much for sharing, I learned a lot from your article. Very cool. Thanks. nimabi