Uganda’s Financial Markets are Steadily Growing Attracting Participation for All
Uganda’s improving financial markets are making it possible for ordinary citizens to participate in a sector that was once the preserve of high-net-worth individuals and large corporate entities, a shift industry players say is both deliberate and transformative. “We are seeing a fundamental democratisation of finance,” said Yunus Mugula, Pearl
Income Drawdown Funds as a Sustainable Retirement Solution in Uganda
By Owen Jacob Ebichinji Uganda’s retirement landscape is at a critical turning point. While the country has made notable strides in expanding pension coverage, largely driven by institutions such as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), the manner in which retirees access their savings remains a growing concern. The dominant
Iranians’ mental roots in Persian civilization – The war between civilization and barbarism
Belief is a necessity Every evening during the 40-Day War (March 2026), after breaking their Ramadan fast, Iranians came out into streets to mandate their government – No Surrender. There were more than 850 marches while the army launched 5472 counterattacks that rendered 13 USA bases in the Arab countries
How Internet Access is Changing the Face of Farming in Uganda
By Elijah Tumusiime Agriculture is a major pillar in the Ugandan economy, contributing to over 25% of the country’s GDP. However, a large portion of the industry has depended on antiquated techniques for decades, which restricts market access and productivity. As internet connectivity starts to change how farmers grow, harvest,
The Grim Reality of Sexual Violence: A Call to Action Beyond Statistics
By Leonard Kamugisha Akida The release of the 2025 Annual Crime Report by the Uganda Police Force offers a sobering reflection on the state of our society. While the report indicates a slight decline in sex related crimes, from 14,425 cases in 2024 to 12,606 in 2025, the reality beneath
Crafting Your Authentic Ugandan Personal Brand
By Priscilla Najjuma Forget the stiff, corporate headshots and the formulaic social media feeds. In Uganda, where hospitality runs deep, the entrepreneurial spirit is vibrant, and the handshake still holds weight, personal branding is less about a manufactured persona and more about an authentic, deeply rooted legacy. It’s about being
Iran: 40-Day War – Victory to the patient and truthful
The USA is a mega-state with a military budget of $1-trillion. Iran is a medium-sized state with a military budget of $10-billion. The USA/Israeli armies initiated a war of aggression. The Iranian army countered with a war of attrition, in which it stretched out the aggressor over time and space
Why USD 100 oil isn’t the economy-killer it used to be
By Manpreet Gill Just how much should investors worry about high oil prices? Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is not surprising that investors are focused on energy prices, given these remain the main channel to global financial markets. Many have been surprised, though, by the uneven impact across
Why bottled water is becoming a daily choice in Uganda’s cities
By Mary Nassali On any given day in Kampala, it is common to see people carrying bottled water in taxis, offices, construction sites, restaurants, and homes. What was once considered a convenience product for travel or special occasions has become an everyday necessity. As urbanisation expands and lifestyles evolve, consumers
Museveni’s successor may already be hiding in plain sight
By Dedan Kimathi wa Kanyoro Political succession in aging de facto one-party states has always been a closely guarded contest. And as I will argue, it is likely to remain so. “De facto” because, while many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America permit multipartyism on paper, in reality other
