By Denis Jjuuko A few weeks ago, the internet in Uganda went gaga with a photo of a woman raising her hand, while another holding a toddler who was busy breastfeeding. The woman was in distress as her kiosk was being loaded on a truck with Kenyan motor registration license plates. People said it was […]
By Immanuel Ben Misagga Have you observed the widespread discussion surrounding the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill? It is being debated right from the top echelons of the Cabinet and Bank of Uganda to the taxis, churches, and markets. Every Ugandan has a view, regardless of the substance. Such discourse is healthy for the nation […]
By Denis Jjuuko When the planners of the war on Iran sat to make the final decision, they perhaps envisaged a quick win. Fly in, kill the leader and a few others and the country would collapse. Your chosen leaders would then take over and pledge allegiance, after all you are the world’s super power. […]
By Denis Jjuuko For many years, Ugandan businesses relied on many things Kenyan. Employees in the hospitality industry, advertising, creative, transport, logistics and even banking among others. Of course, Kenya is a bigger economy which has also not been largely disrupted by war. They had expertise that we lacked. So, it must have been easier […]
By Denis Jjuuko Musicians in Uganda have been in celebratory mood after the country’s parliament passed the the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025. They argue that once the bill is assented to by the president as expected, they will earn lots more money than they are doing today. That they will be rewarded […]
Uganda has discovered its latest love interest — international airports. We have always had one international airport at Entebbe and some airfields in many parts of the country. But those aren’t the talk of town or dominating online discussion groups and timelines. Construction of an international airport is underway in Kabaale just outside Hoima ostensibly […]
By Denis Jjuuko Gold has become Uganda’s leading export earner bringing in a record US$6.4 billion in 2025 from US$1.26b in 2019 thereby overtaking coffee at US$2.46b. That is a huge surge in revenue. Gold has been surging worldwide due to increased geopolitical tensions forcing central banks to increase their purchases as a measure to […]
By Marieme-Sav SOW, Vice President for engagement and advocacy at TotalEnergies EP Africa Often, I am the only woman in the room – sometimes, the only African woman. This is not a complaint, but a statement of fact. It is my starting point, and it has offered me an unexpected advantage: being the only one […]
By Denis Jjuuko You probably know a parent or even a child who is stressed due to their performance in the national exams. By the time of writing, the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) had already released the results of the Primary Leaving Examination and the Uganda Certificate of Examination. Kids who think they should […]
By Racheal Ssenyondo In today’s fast-paced market, adaptability and innovation are more important than ever, making discussions among industry thought leaders incredibly valuable. The recent panel on the theme “The Marketer of Tomorrow,” featuring Racheal Musiima Senyondo—a fellow at the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK—offered essential insights into effective marketing and personal finance strategies. With […]
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