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
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
