COVID 19 AND INCEPTION OF SOKONI-LINKS ( The Founders )
The Out Break of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has changed the way organizations and individuals conduct Business or Procure Goods and Services across the globe. Lockdown restrictions in many Countries has altered people’s Consumption Patterns and behavior, what they buy, where they buy, when they buy and how they buy and receive Goods and Services from Organizations irrespective of Size and Complexity has drastically changed. It’s now clear that the transition to virtual services is inevitable because of the corona virus effect. Because People have adjusted to new ways of doing things and continued
living their lives by adapting to New Technologies for effecting Business to Business, Business to Customer as well as Business to Government (B2B, B2C, B2G) Transactions. Many forecasts have been made by Social scientists, Economists and Researchers and they all predict a quick transition to Online Services. Most Developed Countries in Europe, Asia and North America were already transitioning to Virtual services and Cashless Transactions. For Africa the new wave and Propagation of smart Devices and the readily available access to Internet Services will reinforce steady migration, businesses will face being wiped out by the competition unless they maximize on the opportunities presented by the internet.
It’s a harsh reality that some Businesses particularly small Businesses may not resuscitate after Covid-19 specifically in poor countries were Governments are unable to provide stimulus packages and bail out plans to businesses. The existence let alone the survival and profitability of Medium and Large-scale Organizations will inevitably depend on how Businesses maximize their online presence and utilize Online Service Platforms like Sokoni-links which provides a much more superior service.
The services provided by Sokoni-links are undisputed; we aim of promoting Business relationships across East Africa. We don’t only list featured Businesses and present avenues for Direct Contact with prospective customers but provide affordable Advertising at being at the forefront Strategies for Companies to explicitly and responsively present Images, Videos and Attachments which could include Memos, Notices and Announcements they want to share with their customers.
The Inception of Sokoni-links started from M/S Beatrice Hofmann who has lived in German for over 21 years, in the wake of Covid-19, the city developed a web platform for Businesses in her City in German called "wir sind Oberhausen "established to link individuals to businesses during the lockdown, she thentasked Mr. Obwoya Herbert and Mr. Oula David to replicate and customize the same Inventiveness for Uganda and the East African Region. Her vision is in tandem with the integration of the East African Community.
As we continue to embrace and adjust to the new world order triggered by this Global Pandemic now foreseen as endemic, Sokoni-links will work with individuals, Businesses and Organizations to help them achieve their objectives .Our Management team consists of qualified and proficient Individuals with a wealth of experience in Legal practice, Business Management, Transnational Trade, Entrepreneurship as well Business skills Management. These founder members have a broad network of individuals and organizations. Their creativity innovation and synergy provide a framework for sustainable growth and development of the company. Below is a redacted version of the profiles of the Founders but you can view their full profiles on Sokoni-links.com
M/S Beatrice Hofmann
Beauty and Wellness Therapist, Owner Nulife Professional-Wellness (10 yrs.), Entrepreneur, Author, Public Speaker, Co-Founding commissioner Free University Oberhausen (Germany), Winner AWE (African Women in Europe) Award 2015, Director, Board Member and European Coordinator Sokoni-links Ltd +491788362947, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr. Obwoya Herbert
Business Man with Transcargo Masters International Clearing and Forwarding Company Limited (20 yrs.), Former player and Now Football Coach (Seeta United), Certified Public Accountant, (ACCA) Chairperson of Nsambya Barracks Children of Police Officers (NSABCOP), Director and Board Chairman Sokonilinks Ltd. +256772426451, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mr. Oula David
Business Consultant, Researcher, Lecturer Kyambogo University (12 yrs.), Creative Writer, Certificates of Merit in Management Science. Film Writer, Director and Producer. Board Member and General Manager Sokoni-links Ltd. +256787559952, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
