By THE INDEPENDENT UG
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has recognized and rewarded the winners of the final round of its Shell Club ‘Join and Win’ promotion. In a festive atmosphere, the three fortunate Shell Club customers were presented with two brand new motorcycles and a Toyota Hiace van as part of the company’s loyalty reward initiative.
The Shell Club ‘Join and Win’ promotion, launched in October 2023, aimed to celebrate and reward active Shell customers, offering them the opportunity to win premium prizes. These prizes included two Toyota Hiace vans, seven brand-new motorcycles, and instant rewards like shopping vouchers, branded t-shirts, and assorted items distributed during special “happy hour” activations at Shell service stations nationwide.
Johan Grobbelaar, the Managing Director at Vivo Energy Uganda, expressed his joy at the positive impact the promotion had on the lives of the winners. He emphasized the core objective of the promotion, which is to give back to Shell customers by rewarding them with brand-new motorcycles, cars, and instant rewards.
Grobbelaar stated, “Today marks not just the end of a promotion, but the celebration of a community bound by loyalty and shared success. Our Shell Club ‘Join and Win’ promotion isn’t just about prizes; it’s about recognizing and rewarding the unwavering support of our valued customers. Through their trust in Shell, they’ve fueled not just their vehicles, but also their dreams.”
During the grand finale, Grobbelaar shared a testimonial from Kasigala Samuel, the first winner of the Toyota Hiace. Samuel, a coaster driver from Jinja, had a long-held dream of starting his own commercial transportation business. With the Toyota Hiace van won through the Shell Club promotion, he can now realize this aspiration and earn a living by driving his own vehicle.
The final three winners were selected during a televised draw held on Bukedde TV on February 5th, 2024, and were presented with their prizes at Shell Banda service station. Before presenting the Toyota Hiace van and motorcycles to the latest winners – Kabale Kenneth, Mukiibi Herman, and Kamulali Amiisi – Johan Grobbelaar congratulated them and encouraged them to continue using the Shell Club loyalty platform to earn more points and emphasize the company’s commitment to providing the best fuel and products on the market.
Kabale Kenneth, a taxi driver from Iganga, described the van as a “miracle” that will significantly contribute to his financial well-being.
“I received a mysterious call one evening, informing me that I was the proud winner of this van. Of course, I responded by asking more questions and even grilling the callers, thinking that they were conmen. It was only after realizing the familiar voice of the presenter Bruno Betty from Bukedde TV, who assured me that the promotion was real and indeed the car belonged to me, that I agreed. Now here I am,” expressed an excited Kabale.
Hellen Bwengye, the Head of Marketing at Vivo Energy Uganda, extended gratitude to all Shell customers for their unwavering support and participation in the Shell Club loyalty program. She congratulated all the winners and encouraged everyone to continue using the loyalty program to accumulate points for future rewards.
“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every Shell customer who has been a part of this journey. Your unwavering support and participation in our loyalty program have been truly inspiring. Let’s continue to fuel our journeys together and accumulate even more rewards in the future. Thank you for choosing Shell, and here’s to many more exciting adventures ahead!” she added.
Sheila Awori, the Brand Manager, Loyalty and Payments at Vivo Energy Uganda, highlighted the program’s success rate and praised customers for their enthusiastic participation, exceeding expectations since its launch in October.
Awori further emphasized that the Shell Club Loyalty Programme has transformed the customer experience at Shell service stations, turning each visit into an opportunity for rewards.
“I take pride in witnessing the impact that the Shell Club has had on the lives of our customers. I also express gratitude to all the customers who participated and signed up for the Shell Club. Since the launch of the Shell Club in October last year, we have been pleased to note that the performance has exceeded our expectations,” said Awori.
List of the winners of the Shell Club ‘Join and Win’ promotion:
Month | Winner’s Name | Occupation | Region | Prize |
Month 1 | Mawaz Musa | Taxi Driver | Kamuli | Motorcycle |
Month 1 | Niwewenaka Joseph | Taxi Driver | Mbarara | Motorcycle |
Month 1 | Adon Bashanga | Prison Warden | Mubende | Motorcycle |
Month 2 | Kasigala Samuel | Driver of the Coaster | Jinja | Toyota Hiace |
Month 2 | Kakoza Luuka | Businessman | Gayaza | Motorcycle |
Month 2 | Mwagale David | Engineer | Jinja | Motorcycle |
Month 3 | Kabala Kenneth | Taxi Driver | Iganga | Toyota Hiace |
Month 3 | Mukiibi Herman | BodaBoda | Wakiso | Motorcycle |
Month 3 | Kamulali Amiisi | Bodaboda | Lugazi | Motorcycle |
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