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
Sovereignty Bill and the Quagmire of Leadership Deficit in Uganda
In his 1992 book (republished in 2000), What is Africa’s Problem?, President Yoweri Museveni famously argued that the central cause of postcolonial failure in Africa was leadership. The book—a collection of his early writings and speeches—articulates how leadership has failed a continent naturally blessed with vast resources but starved of
Turning Oil into Opportunity: Stanbic Bank’s Role in Uganda’s First Oil Journey
By Mumba Kalifungwa As Uganda approaches the long-anticipated milestone of first oil, it does so at a moment of profound contradiction in the global energy narrative. On one hand, the world is accelerating toward a low-carbon future, with growing consensus around the need to scale renewable energy. On the other,
From Savings to Investment: Driving Growth and Member Prosperity
By Esther Wodulo The Third General Meeting of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Investment Club and SACCO gave me a reminder that savings alone are not enough; the exciting truth is that prosperity lies in transforming savings into productive investments. Across Uganda, collective financial platforms such as SACCOs and
Why Skills and Trust in Technology Now Matter as Much as Assets in Northern Uganda
By Ambrose Dillan Masengere In Northern Uganda, where enterprise has historically been anchored in tangible assets such as land, livestock and inventory, a more nuanced shift is taking place. The capacity to use digital tools effectively, combined with the confidence to rely on them, is increasingly shaping who is able
