Kampala to Get a Facelift After Redevelopment of Nakivubo Drainage Channel
By David Serumaga Earlier this week, Kampala received uplifting news from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) about the redevelopment of the Nakivubo Drainage Channel. The project, which is being undertaken by Ham Enterprises Limited, led by businessman Dr. Hamis Kiggundu, is set to change the face of downtown Kampala.
Uganda’s digital future now rests on platforms
By Ibrahim Senyonga It is now evident that Uganda’s path to socio-economic transformation will not be driven by connectivity alone but by how that connectivity is translated into real value through platforms, digital tools, and strong public-private collaboration. At the Second Annual ICT National Summit held at the National ICT
Uganda’s Hidden Collateral: Bringing Customary Land Titles into the Financial Mainstream
By Christopher Burke Across Uganda, millions of people live and work on land held under customary tenure. Families have cultivated, inherited and depended on this land for generations, remain locked out of one of the most powerful tools for economic empowerment: access to formal credit. Despite the growing recognition of
NRM primaries proved that it is still a popular political party which is here to stay
By David Serumaga Under the multiparty system, political parties are expected to hold primary elections, allowing members to elect competent candidates who will then compete against flag bearers from other parties. The NRM party has consistently organised these primaries at both local and national levels since 2006, including in 2011
Uganda Co-Hosting CHAN 2024 is a Landmark Achievement in the Country’s Sports
By Carolyne Muyama The opportunity for Uganda to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship alongside Kenya and Tanzania transcends football. It is a chance for African players to showcase their talent on the continental stage since CHAN features only local talent. This tournament boosts morale and pride in homegrown athletes
Land Value Capture: Unlocking Urban Value and Financing Inclusive Growth in Africa’s Informal Settlements
By Christopher Burke In the early morning, the sounds of life pulse through the narrow lanes of Kasokoso, five kilometres from the centre of Kampala. Pedestrians weave between tin-roofed houses, vendors set up makeshift stalls and the scent of charcoal mingles with hope and hustle. Beneath this energy lies a
The Relevance of President Yoweri Museveni Beyond 2026
By 1986 Uganda was on the cusp of total collapse; Yoweri Museveni and his compatriots with AK 47s slung on their backs took power and totally repudiated the ills on Uganda’s political canvass that had obtained for decades; murders, despoliations, extra-judicial killings, debarment of cultural institutions, economic malaise as well
Winners and losers: NRM should triumph in the general elections
By Ofwono Opondo By the time you read this article, the massive fallouts from the just concluded primaries to select NRM parliamentary flag-bearers would still be unravelling across the country. Bitter and sour tastes will be hard to swallow, while the winners will be smiling gleefully. Just imagine the ever-disruptive
Fueling the Future: How Pesapal’s Forecourt Management Solution is Transforming Uganda’s Petroleum Sector
By Boniface Kipchirchir Uganda’s downstream petroleum sector is facing a defining moment. Rising fuel consumption, tighter tax regulations, and increasing demand for operational transparency have placed unprecedented pressure on fuel station owners. In a sector long dominated by manual operations and paper-based reporting, technology is now reshaping how business is
Securing Health After Retirement: Why a Post-Retirement Medical Cover is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
By Darius Niwaha Kishaho For most of our working lives, we diligently pursue income, security, and a better future. We save for retirement, invest in our children’s education, and work hard to build a life of stability. But one often overlooked reality looms quietly in the background—healthcare needs in retirement.
