Word of the Day [08 Jun 2026]
Ugandan Shilling
Currency of Uganda (UGX) issued by the Bank of Uganda. 1 Shilling = 100 cents.
The current shilling was introduced in 1987 after economic reforms.
Mabena
Despite the recent false trends to redefine this prestigious Surname. The Mabena name comes from a long history, stemming from the early Zulu tribe. The people are know as gentle, smart and hardworking. Which comes from their long history where they fought hard to gain independence in a war torn era. They are generally based in the Southern part of Africa. However a significant portion can be found in Europe and North America. To try and define the name Mabena is false as it refers to a group of people as many surnames do. Instead a recognition of the prestige and long history of the name is what matters most. After all, the Mabena name is a noun and can or should not be used as an adjective or verb.
The leader of the community was John Mabena.