THE ROOTS OF THE SEVEN-YEAR PROPOSAL
Discussion is intensifying over a proposal to extend the parliamentary and presidential terms to seven years. The debate over extending…
THE SURGICAL SURGE
The Ministry of Health is raising the alarm over the rising rates of C-sections across the country, particularly in Kampala.…
KACITA’S BATTLE FOR A SMALL BUSINESS SAFETY NET
KACITA and other traders are pushing for a VAT threshold hike to 500 million UGX to shield small businesses from rising costs in…
CABINET & PARLIAMENT
DP President Norbert Mao and Speaker Anita Among have been trading barbs over the Kyankwanzi retreat, highlighting some friction within…
HOW THE BANK OF UGANDA’S GOLD DEAL AIMS TO STABILIZE THE SHILLING
The Bank of Uganda has signed a contract with Euro Gold Refinery to begin the supply of refined gold, a…
UGANDA’S DIPLOMATIC BALANCING ACT IN A SHIFTING MIDDLE EAST
State house officials report that President Museveni met with an Iranian envoy following recent pro-Israel rhetoric from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In…
UNITY AND PURPOSE AT THE 13TH KABAKA BIRTHDAY RUN
Over 140,000 people participated in the 13th edition of the annual Kabaka Birthday Run on Sunday. On a bright Sunday…
UNPACKING PRESIDENT MUSEVENI’S NATIONWIDE FISH FARMING INITIATIVE
President Museveni has announced a new nationwide fish farming project aimed at utilizing Uganda’s wetlands to boost household incomes. Uganda,…
MINISTER MUSASIZI’S CALL FOR A REVOLUTION IN UGANDA’S INSURANCE SECTOR
Minister Henry Musasizi is urging stakeholders to innovate to increase Uganda’s insurance penetration, which currently sits at just 0.9% of…
RICHARD BAABO KAMUGISHA AND THE FUTURE OF UGANDA’S ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The Electoral Commission has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary. In a move that signals both administrative continuity…