July 24
Uganda: How to Protest an Autocracy
Dear reader, while I claim to be interested in generating political abstractions, that is, some general conclusions about politics - political theory - I have learned to see myself… Read more »
July 21
Uganda: Uganda's Economy Shows Positive Outlook Despite Existing Near-Term Challenges
The Bank of Uganda's recent State of the Economy report offers a snapshot of Uganda's economic health and near-term prospects. Read more »
July 19
Uganda: Ultimate Guide to Uganda's Olympic Team in Paris
Uganda has competed at the Olympics since 1956, only boycotting in 1976. During that time, Uganda has won 11 medals; four gold, four silver and three bronze. Read more »
July 17
Uganda: Protection of Constitutional Democracy - Lessons From Kenya's 'Gen Z' Demos
The protests by Kenyan youth over the past few weeks (initially over additional revenue stipulated under the Finance Bill 2024, but which have since broadened to include wider… Read more »
July 10
Uganda: Can We Talk More About Menopause? From Silence to Support
Menopause, a natural process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, occurs when menstruation ceases for twelve consecutive months. Read more »
July 05
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o Returns to Cinema in a Horror
The first two Quiet Place films took audiences to a world in which aliens invaded, and civilization ended. Read more »
July 04
Uganda: Most Iconic Nicknames in Ugandan Football
While some players' nicknames such as Emperor and Lord exuded class, others like Commando and Iron Man made opponents wondering what they were doing getting into the field with… Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Uganda Golf Club to Host Wehat Tournament to Support Education
The game of golf is a true reflection of life. There are days that are very good, and there are days that can be very bad. There are as many highs as lows. Playing the game takes… Read more »
Uganda: Let the Demographic Dividend Not Pass Us By
The results of the national population census that were released last week were not overly surprising. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia and Djibouti Will Boost the EAC
The East African Community (EAC) is considering the admission of Ethiopia and Djibouti into the bloc. Read more »
July 02
Uganda: Why Kenyan Producers Loved Shooting Kampala Creme
Kampala Creme would not have registered similar success in Kenya as it did in Uganda, according to the Kenyan crew who produced the reality show for MultiChoice Uganda. Read more »
July 03
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
Uganda: Frank Gashumba Has Only One Child, Contrary to the Grapevine
Like corporate offices you see in movies, FRANK GASHUMBA'S is no different; the burgundy theme wallpaper is delectable to the eye, not to mention the very hospitable receptionist… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Can Become Printing Hub By Leveraging Local Capacity
Uganda's printing and publishing industry stands at crossroads. Read more »
June 30
Uganda: When Movie Ratings Make Absolutely No Sense
We need to talk about the critic reviews for The Acolyte. Critics and audiences have been at war for years. Read more »
Uganda: Here Are the Most Menacing Nicknames of Local Footballers
Nicknames are somewhat of an enigma in any given sport. You either have one because you are really good or really bad. Read more »
Uganda: Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth, At Last
Wind And Truth, the fifth novel in Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive, is complete. Read more »
July 01
Uganda: 200 Agriculture Students Set for Internship Program in Europe
More than 200 agriculture students will go for an 18-month paid internship program across Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Switches Investment to Machinery to Recover From Losses
Uganda Clays Limited is to invest in purchasing and installing new equipment following its below-par financial performance in the year ending December 2023, where its revenue… Read more »
Uganda: Olympics - Uganda Heads to Paris With Huge Expectations
Three years ago during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were heavily affected by Covid-19, the country's contingent in the Far East produced Uganda's best-ever showing at the Summer… Read more »
Uganda: Celebrating Retired Cricket Cranes Skipper Masaba
Brian Masaba had harboured the idea of retiring from the Cricket Cranes T20 team for the last six months. Read more »
June 27
Uganda: Govt Starts Paying Depositors of Closed Mercantile Credit Bank
Government has started paying depositers of the recently closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. Read more »
Uganda: Gold Miners Urged to Dump Mercury Use
More than 31,000 artisanal gold miners in Uganda, with a huge percentage of them women, in collaboration with Planet Gold Uganda and Global Rights Alert, are working towards… Read more »
Mauritius: Rugby Cranes Off to Mauritius for High-Stakes Africa 7s Event
The life of a sportsman or woman is always on the edge, because of the thin line between success and failure. Read more »
June 26
Kenya: Watching Kenya's Protests Under the Ruins of Kampala
Believe me, dear reader, Nairobi protests under the labels #RejectFinanceBill2024 and the #OccupyParliament movement had me in tears -- tears of joy. Read more »