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
Women at the Helm: How Female Leadership Builds Better Banking
By Laura Bahemuka, I have spent my career in financial services watching institutions chase growth while overlooking one of the most powerful levers available to them: putting women in leadership. Not to tick a diversity box. Not to meet a reporting threshold. But because women leaders produce banking that works for customers,
Insurance in a Changing Risk Landscape: From Transaction to True Risk Partnership
By Aisha Nakiwunga As Uganda marks another Insurance Week, the conversation must evolve beyond simply owning an insurance policy to ensuring that coverage is structured to perform when it matters most. Insurance should no longer be viewed as a mere compliance requirement or an annual renewal routine. In today’s dynamic
Imperialist war on Iran during Ramadan 2026
The birth of imperialism in Apartheid South Africa Imperialism is global in structure. It evolved from apartheid colonialism in the gold mines of emerging South Africa in the 19th century. After the South Africa War of 1899-1902 the private British-owned Chamber of Mines ruled South Africa from 1902 to 1910.
Cheap Oil Is More Expensive Than You Think
By Allan Omuron Uganda’s boda-boda sector operates under relentless pressure: tight margins, long working hours, and unforgiving roads that push both riders and machines to their limits. Conversations about boda safety often focus on rider behavior—speeding, helmet use, licensing, or traffic discipline—while leaving out one equally critical factor that receives
