Land Value Capture: Unlocking Urban Value and Financing Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Informal Settlements
By Christopher Burke In the early morning, the sounds of life pulse through the narrow lanes of Kasokoso, five kilometres from the centre of Kampala. Pedestrians weave between tin-roofed houses, vendors set up makeshift stalls and the scent of charcoal mingles with hope and hustle. Beneath this energy lies a
The Relevance of President Yoweri Museveni Beyond 2026
By 1986 Uganda was on the cusp of total collapse; Yoweri Museveni and his compatriots with AK 47s slung on their backs took power and totally repudiated the ills on Uganda’s political canvass that had obtained for decades; murders, despoliations, extra-judicial killings, debarment of cultural institutions, economic malaise as well
Winners and losers: NRM should triumph in the general elections
By Ofwono Opondo By the time you read this article, the massive fallouts from the just concluded primaries to select NRM parliamentary flag-bearers would still be unravelling across the country. Bitter and sour tastes will be hard to swallow, while the winners will be smiling gleefully. Just imagine the ever-disruptive
Fueling the Future: How Pesapal’s Forecourt Management Solution is Transforming Uganda’s Petroleum Sector
By Boniface Kipchirchir Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a defining moment. Rising fuel consumption, tighter tax regulations, and increasing demand for operational transparency have placed unprecedented pressure on fuel station owners. In a sector long dominated by manual operations and paper-based reporting, technology is now reshaping how business is
Securing Health After Retirement: Why a Post-Retirement Medical Cover is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
By Darius Niwaha Kishaho For most of our working lives, we diligently pursue income, security, and a better future. We save for retirement, invest in our children’s education, and work hard to build a life of stability. But one often overlooked reality looms quietly in the background—healthcare needs in retirement.
How Nampa used 500K from PDM to build a steady income and transform her life
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is moving around the country, encouraging people to work hard and take part in government efforts to fight poverty. On Thursday 20th June, the President took his message of wealth creation to Greater Mukono. He asked Ugandans to warmly welcome and use the Parish Development Model
Digitising Uganda’s Fuel & Hospitality Sectors: Why the Time is Now
By Maureen Namoma In today’s fast-paced digital economy, two of Uganda’s most vital sectors, fuel and hospitality are quietly undergoing a significant transformation. While the shift may not be loud, its impact is powerful. At the heart of this change lies a simple truth: businesses that embrace digital tools not
Intra-Party Democracy: How The NRM Beats Others
By Ambassador Henry Mayega Uganda’s democratic bar has, during the Yoweri Museveni administration’s epochal supretendence, been raised to unprecedented levels rendering several old and new parties on the country’s political canvass failures and unable to cope with the dictates of the political parties and organizations act. The resumption of political
Poor or No Pay is the Major Enemy of a Journalist
By David Serumaga On Saturday, 3rd May 2025, journalists in Uganda joined their colleagues all over the world to commemorate World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Reporting in the Brave World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom.” However, in places where the celebrations took place like
South Sudan: What if Uganda hadn’t intervened
By Ambassador Henry Mayega It’s the most tantalizing “what if” Uganda hadn’t intervened to stop the most recent fall out between President Salva Kiir of South Sudan and his VP, Riek Machar. Africa’s and the world’s youngest country has, over the years, been engulfed in bouts of unrest; the years
