Nakyobe declares efficiency ‘non-negotiable’ in Uganda’s business reforms

The Second Annual Doing Business Forum opened today at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala under the theme “Enhanced Public Sector Efficiency for Private Sector Competitiveness.” The high-level forum brought together policymakers, private sector leaders, and development partners to explore strategies for improving government efficiency as a driver of business growth and economic transformation. In…

When the rains come, Uganda is still unprepared

As heavy rains continue to batter different parts of Uganda, renewed attention is being drawn to the country’s disaster risk management systems, with civil society organisations warning that preventable suffering persists despite existing government interventions. Recent landslides in the eastern highland districts of Bukwo, Kween and Kapchorwa have claimed lives and displaced families, once again…

Museveni commissions Acomai irrigation scheme and gives out cows in Bukedea

Bukedea, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the Acomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur, Bukedea District, marking a major milestone in efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the Teso Sub-region. Addressing hundreds of residents during the commissioning ceremony, President Museveni hailed the project as a transformative initiative that will ensure reliable water for farming…

EACOP kicks off road construction in Hoima

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in collaboration with Hoima City authorities, has launched construction works on the 7.5-kilometre Nyamasoga–Katooke Road in Buseruka Sub-county, Hoima District. The road project, part of EACOP’s Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme, is aimed at improving access, trade, and livelihoods for communities living along the crude oil pipeline route….

Teso to gain new roads and livestock under Museveni’s pledge

Soroti/Serere, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed peace and wealth creation as central pillars of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto during campaign rallies held on Monday in Serere and Soroti districts. Addressing supporters in Serere District, the President said the area, once scarred by insurgencies led by Alice Lakwena and other rebel groups,…

Debt before development: Uganda’s external financing trap

Uganda’s development path reflects the complex realities facing many emerging economies. It is marked by grand infrastructure projects, ambitious social programs, and a continued dependence on external financing that raises questions about sovereignty and long-term sustainability. A recent analysis by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), based on the Ministry of Finance’s semi-annual assessment…

Why I finished an MDiv after a PhD: Choosing formation over credentials

On October 24, 2025, I graduated from Uganda Christian University with a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a moment that marked the culmination of years of dedication. My journey began in July 2017, with coursework completed by June 2019. However, my transition into a leadership role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) on October 1, 2019, coincided…

Museveni campaigns in Karamoja, highlights NRM gains

Kotido/Moroto, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the incumbent and flag bearer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), continued his presidential campaign in the Karamoja sub-region on October 27, 2025, emphasizing peace, development, and transformation as the foundation of Uganda’s progress under NRM leadership. Accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, the President addressed supporters…

Museveni promises airport and new roads as Karamoja reaps peace dividend

Karenga/Kaabong, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the transformation of the Karamoja sub-region, highlighting four decades of progress in peace, education, and infrastructure while unveiling new development projects to boost connectivity and tourism. Addressing residents in Karenga, Museveni reflected on the region’s journey from insecurity to stability, crediting the government’s disarmament efforts for…

New alliance targets Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training

Kigali, Rwanda — In a move aimed at advancing Rwanda’s digital transformation agenda, Airtel Africa Foundation has entered into a partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and Cisco to strengthen digital skills development across the country. The collaboration, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative, focuses on closing the…

To support our operations,click here