Unlocking Uganda’s Economic Powerhouse: Revolutionizing FDI to Champion Exports Over Local Competition
By Kayonde Abdallah Embracing a strategic FDI regulation mandating 90% exports to external markets while reserving Uganda’s domestic space for SMEs could profoundly transform the economy. This pivot channels FDI’s $1.5 billion annual inflows from saturating local markets to generating export revenues, creating jobs in mega factories while empowering homegrown
Safeguarding Our Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
By Dr. Aminah Zawedde As Uganda approaches another electoral season, the country is also navigating a defining moment in our digital journey. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept reserved for experts and laboratories. It is here, shaping how we communicate, learn, organise, and participate in civic life.
CCBU’s future is built on people, performance and purpose
By Emmy Hashakimana The phrase “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is often quoted by writers, consultants and organisational culture experts. As I settled into my role at the helm of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), I found this statement both true and profound. Strategies change, markets shift, regulations evolve and competition
Why Africa’s Best Creative Work Is Winning by Starting with Human Truth
By Abel Mugume What a year for African creativity. From the Silverback Awards to the DMA spotlight in Kenya, our industry didn’t just showcase craft, it demonstrated courage. As Preetesh Sewarj, CEO of the Loeries, aptly put it in his DMA Awards keynote: the courage to experiment, to listen to
Our Constitution Leaves Girls Unprotected, the Results Are Fatal
By Moses Paul Odongo Recently, while perusing the Daily Monitor of November 18, 2025, I came across an article on page 25 written by Olivier Mukaaya, titled “Abortion crisis as girls turn to unsafe practices.” As I read it carefully, word for word, I found myself tearing up as I
Why Uganda’s Insurance Sector Is Stronger Than Before
By Brenda Nagudi Over the past decade, Uganda’s insurance industry has undergone a quiet but profound transformation. What was once a small, misunderstood sector is now a growing pillar of financial stability for households, businesses and the wider economy. Between 2014 and 2024, gross written premiums more than doubled, reaching
Child Safeguarding: A Holiday Priority we can’t Ignore!
By Maureen Kizito, As the school year 2025 closes, and the holiday gears up, our homes and communities buzz with excitement. But even during the festive celebrations, let’s stay alert of our profound role: safeguarding the wellbeing of over 22 million children accounting for 50.5% of our population according to
A Year later: Dr. Kizza Besigye Remains Detained Without Trial
By Winnie Kizza It is now one year since my spouse, Dr. Kizza Besigye, was abducted from Nairobi and taken to prison in Uganda. One year later, the case against him has not moved in court. The injustice has been endless: military detention, illegal confinement, and denial of bail. A
Uganda’s journey to first oil in the eyes of the public
By Jackie R.N. Kasimbi Recently, as a form of government accountability, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe led a delegation of Permanent Secretaries Dr. Aminah Zawedde of Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Eng. Irene Batebe of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together
When Strategy Becomes a Shared Conversation
By Jackie Takahanizibwa In many organizations, strategy is often a top-down directive. However, when leaders across markets and functions engage in open dialogue, strategy evolves into a culture of collaboration, shared purpose, and collective ownership. For multinational companies, strategy must be dynamic—connecting diverse teams and leadership styles. When more voices
