Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s foresight on the Strait of Hormuz
Introduction The Islamic Republic of Iran, under the decisive leadership of Imam Khamenei, is asserting its maritime sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. It is critical for the transport of diesel, which keeps the whole world economy functioning and producing real wealth. Iran’s assertion has disrupted that functionality and productivity.
Why Convenience Is the New Currency in Uganda’s Financial Sector
By Mark Muyobo Uganda’s financial sector is undergoing a quiet but intense transformation. For decades, competition among banks was driven by interest rates, fees, branch networks and balance sheet strength. Today, however, convenience is increasingly reshaping customer behaviour and redefining market leadership. This shift is unfolding against the backdrop of
Rising fuel prices should change how Ugandan factories produce heat
By Atharva Tembhekar Uganda’s diesel price surge is no longer just a concern for motorists. In September 2026, diesel prices were 42.5 per cent higher than a year earlier, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. The increase is being felt in the movement of raw materials, the distribution of
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei: managing complexity and simplicity of life
Introduction Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei was rare in the ranks of great statesmen, which included Lenin (Russia), Mao Zedong (China), Kim Il-sung (North Korea) Fidel Castro (Cuba), and Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam). The common thread that ran through their contributions to world history was that they helped break the regional
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei: implementing a true republican state
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei: implementing a true republican state Preface An effect of the 40-Day War on Iran is the increased acceptance that there is not one but many approaches to the struggle for decolonization. Previously, there was one dominant approach – that of the western secular left and liberal.
Teachers at the Heart of Quality Education
By Unia Nakityo, Every school morning begins with familiar scenes: learners arriving through the gates, assemblies taking shape, greetings exchanged, and teachers preparing to welcome their classes. These routines may appear ordinary, but behind them lies an extraordinary responsibility: preparing a generation of young Ugandans to learn, grow and contribute
Why You Need Both a Pension Fund and a Unit Trust
By Mitchelle Mugyeni A few weeks ago, NSSF gave Ugandan savers good news. The Fund declared an interest rate of 22.53 percent for the year ended June 2026. That is the highest rate in its history and a big jump from 13.5 percent last year. Total income almost doubled from
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei & the culture of reading and studying
Introduction Imam Khamenei, on the occasion of the 15th edition of the Imam Reza International Cultural and Artistic Festival in 2018 suggested to the organising team to include the culture of reading and studying in the national and international program.. Imam Ali and Imam Reza: the culture of reading and
Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s energy of eternal youth (Part 2)
Building the foundation of democracy Development from local government-up The Imam made it his historical responsibility to force USA to retreat from West Asia. This dovetailed into the Global South’s aim to make it retreat from all its regions. The aim is to create a multipolar world with a
World Tourism Day: Let Uganda’s Many Tourism Stories Take Centre Stage
By Dr. Joshua Rukundo There is a version of Uganda we have become too comfortable selling to the world: magnificent gorillas, sweeping savannahs where lions and elephants roam, freshwater lakes, great weather and a rich food culture. It is beautiful, but it is not the whole story. Last week, Uganda
