Uganda: GBV Survivors in Rural Areas Can Only Dream About Access to Justice

Imagine a young girl on Sigulu island in Namayingo district, her body bruised, her spirit broken, walking miles to a health facility only to be turned away; not for lack of… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Businesses Tipped On UN Opportunities

The United Nations (UN) has tipped Ugandan entrepreneurs on how they can access UN procurement opportunities not just in Uganda but globally. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Subsidizes Prices of Renewable Energy Products

The government, through the Uganda Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC), has subsidized prices of renewable energy products to make them affordable for consumers, but also… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP - Land Acquisition Nears Completion

As 2024 draws to a close, Uganda will celebrate a major milestone in its journey towards becoming an oil and gas producer: the completion of land acquisition for key infrastructure… Read more »

Uganda: Comedian Reign Wants to Reclaim Lubaga South for the Arts

Renowned comedian, musician and teacher Obed Lubega Karim, popularly known as Reign of the duo Maulana and Reign, has announced his candidacy for the Lubaga South parliamentary… Read more »

Uganda: Era Mugisa, Cranes' Youngest Coach Who Dared the Army

Era Mugisa Bisereko, one of the most decorated sports administrators, died on December 1 after several months of poor health. Read more »

Uganda: BLB Wins Buganda Kingdom Entities Sports Gala in Style

Buganda Land Board has emerged as the winner of the annual Buganda Kingdom entities sports gala. Read more »

Uganda: Besigye Is Not the Enemy, but Museveni's Time Machine

There is a teaching in the Islamic tradition which tells us that God gave us treatment for all illnesses - except old age. Read more »

Uganda: Besigye's Trial At Court-Martial Undermines Spirit of Constitutionalism

In a move that raises profound questions about legal integrity and the respect for constitutional rights, the Ugandan government's decision to try Dr. Kizza Besigye and his… Read more »

Uganda: Local Staff Working in Diplomatic Missions Are Not Exempted From Paying Ugandan Taxes

Diplomatic missions are often seen as bastions of international cooperation, connecting nations through dialogue and fostering mutual understanding. Read more »

Uganda: Film Actor Bash Luks Offers Hope to Mubende's Underprivileged Children

Prominent Ugandan actor and musician Bash Luks has launched a philanthropic initiative aimed at transforming the lives of orphans and homeless children in his hometown of… Read more »

Uganda: Global Talks to End Plastics Pollution Hang in Balance

As world leaders engage in the fifth and final negotiations for a global treaty to end plastic pollution, climate enthusiasts have raised fears about the potential failure to… Read more »

Uganda: Over Three Million to Benefit From Shs 1.3tn Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiative

A transformative climate-smart agriculture project funded by the World Bank and the Government of Uganda is set to benefit at least 3.9 million Ugandans across the country, Frank… Read more »

Uganda: Enhanced Regional Cooperation Needed to Halt Narcotics

East Africa is experiencing an increased inflow and use of illegal harmful, mind-altering and sense-numbing deadly narcotics. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Needs to Think Critically About Decommissioning Oil and Gas Assets

Uganda will soon start producing oil. However, oil is a non-renewable resource, and it is estimated that the life cycle of oil production is between 25 and 30 years. The question… Read more »

Uganda: Let Us Continue Supporting Our Older Persons

Each year on October 1, people across the world mark United Nations International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness of opportunities and challenges faced by ageing… Read more »

Uganda: An Ode to Besigye - Kiki Kyo? Ofaaki N'ensi?

This is familiar territory. Opposition strongman Kizza Besigye is back in the news headlines, with yet another court case hanging over him; feels like a homecoming. Read more »

Uganda: The Paradox of Uganda Police Suspending Gun Licensing

The recent suspension and tightening of gun licensing applications by the Uganda police raises critical questions about the motivations behind such actions. Read more »

Uganda: Mangu Cash Experience and Need for an Open Discussion

Somebody I know wanted to capitalize his business and decided to approach one of Uganda's biggest commercial banks. Read more »

Uganda: Collective Investment Assets Witness 10 Percent Growth

The Capital Markets Authority says assets under management through the collective investment scheme experienced a substantial growth of 10.5 per cent, which represents Shs 3.51… Read more »

Uganda: No Ordinary Joe - The Legacy of Prof Oloka-Onyango (Part III)

The past two columns in this series explored the career and scholarship of Professor Oloka-Onyango. Read more »

Uganda: Dr Singiza's Ruling a Warning to Human Rights Violators

Last week on November 22, High court judge Dr Douglas Singiza awarded Shs 150m to 20 youths who in 2020 were arrested, paraded in front of cameras, humiliated and tortured on… Read more »

Uganda: Importance of Discernment in Choosing Which Battles to Fight

The enigmatic figure of Uganda Law Society president Isaac Ssemakade if often misunderstood for his unorthodox deployment of the English language. Read more »

Uganda: World Children's Day - Students Call for Cheaper Gadgets, Protection

On November 20, Uganda joined the global community to commemorate World Children's Day with a focus on how children can harness technology to amplify their voices and address… Read more »

Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns

World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »