Driving Uganda’s Socio-economic Development Through Better Roads.
By Anthea Turwomwe When Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, declared that it was “no more sleep” at the Ministry, he was sending more than a political message. He was signalling a renewed commitment to accelerating infrastructure development, because every kilometre of road completed has the power
Taxing Times, Strategic Choices: What URA’s FY 2026/27 Tax Amendments Mean for Uganda’s Energy and Minerals Sector
By Humphrey Asiimwe Every June, Ugandans go through a familiar ritual. The Minister of Finance reads a Budget Speech full of trillions and percentages, the public applauds or grumbles depending on which side of the tax line they sit, and then, a few weeks later, while everyone has moved on
Iran: Lessons for Global South Nations
Introduction The Islamic Republic’s military defeat of USA imperialism in West Asia holds lessons on sovereignty and statecraft for the Global South nations. The 47 years of USA aggression against Iran, crystallized through the 40-Day War, proved that a principled ‘middle power’ nation can defeat the mightiest imperial army. Iran
Uganda’s Fertilizer Challenge Is Not Supply Alone
By Christopher Burke Uganda’s agricultural opportunity is not in doubt. The country has fertile land, a large farming population, strong domestic food demand, growing urban markets, regional trade opportunities and important export crops. Despite these favourable factors, there remains a wide gap between potential and production. The usual explanation is that
Op-ed : The “R” in Public Relations is a Card You Can Play to Win
By : Shirley Birungi, Director PR at The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) Of late, there is a great appreciation of what Public Relations professionals bring to the table. This is because organizations continue to face a critical need to communicate strategically with their publics or audiences; simply call
The 40-Day War: Democratic Resistance in Urban Public Spaces
Address delivered on 2 June 2026 at the Specialised Session of ‘The power of people in Iran’s governance – the impact of Tehran gatherings on the Muslim world’s perception during the Ramadan War’. It was organised by the Communication and International Affairs Centre of the Municipality of Tehran at the
Lawyer Says Muganga Appointment is Constitutional
By Ssemambo Rashid A Kampala-based advocate is pushing back against claims that the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Muganga — a dual Ugandan-Canadian citizen — as Minister of State for Internal Affairs violates Ugandan law. The controversy: Critics have cited the Uganda Citizenship and Immigration Control (Amendment) Act 2009, specifically Section
Uganda’s Oil Will Create Opportunity, But Without Liquidity, Many Will Watch It Pass
By Timothy Wilkins Okanya For years, Uganda’s oil story has been told in the future tense. We’ve navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. With the First
How Embracing Data Sovereignty Is Essential for Local Cloud Solutions
By Elijah Tumusiime In the evolving landscape of our digital economy, data has become as crucial as any traditional resource. Unlike physical goods, data moves across borders instantly. This movement creates important questions about ownership, compliance, and security. Data sovereignty addresses these questions by ensuring that data is governed by
Building Competitive Enterprises Through Empowered Staff and Decent Work
By Amon Aruho Ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle once said, “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Its a timeless replication that still speaks to the world of work today. As Uganda marks this year’s Labour Day under the theme Safeguarding Uganda’s Progress: Empowering the Workforce and Promoting Decent
