Uganda Inaugurates AfCFTA National Implementation Committee to Drive Regional Trade Integration

Uganda has officially inaugurated the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) National Implementation Committee (NIC), a critical step toward harnessing the vast opportunities presented by the continental free trade area. The event, organised by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) in collaboration with TradeMark Africa (TMA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Tagged under: ,

Comparing Kyagulanyi and Museveni Manifestos

Reading the Manifestos of both candidates, one can’t help but wonder whether one of them should be trusted even to lead himself. Please hear me out. The much younger candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, just 43 years old, assumed to be young and vibrant, full of fresh ideas, 38 years younger than the 81-year-old
Tagged under: ,

63 Years of Digital Revolution

Uganda is will be celebrating 63 years of self-rule this Independence Day; older than over 70% of Uganda’s population, yet the vibe is fresher than ever. Back in 1962, Independence was all about raising the flag. In 2025, it is about raising internet speeds and opening up new digital possibilities. No more endless office queues.
Tagged under:

Uganda’s Education Sector Emerges as a Key Driver for Sustainable Development

Many years before independence, Ugandans didn’t have formal education but elders played a very big role in educating the younger generation through use of logic, natural wisdom, fire places where stories would be told. For example, people would easily determine the exact hour by mere looking at the sky or the moon, riddles were the
Tagged under: , ,

The ‘Name And Friend A Rhino’ Campaign Was The Highlight Of World Tourism Day 2025.

Uganda joined the global community to celebrate World Tourism Day on 27th September 2025. The day’s theme; “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” highlights tourism’s transformative potential as an agent of positive change in the world. National celebrations were held in Arua City, West Nile, chosen to highlight the untapped tourism potential of the region. The annual
Tagged under:

Political Theatre Cannot Rewrite Military Tradition, the Red Beret Belongs to the UPDF, Not NUP

As Uganda heads into another tense political season, one truth cannot be ignored: symbols matter. They are not just colours, slogans, or clothing. They carry meaning, authority, and in some cases, real danger. Few symbols have as much weight as the red beret. What the National Unity Platform (NUP) and its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi aka

Ssabalwanyi at 81, President Museveni’s Leadership and Uganda’s Transformation

On September 15, 2025, Uganda’s President, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, fondly known as Ssabalwanyi, marks his 81st birthday. This moment is not only a celebration of his life but also a reflection on nearly four decades of leadership under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which has steered Uganda from the restless years of instability to

A Personal Perspective on Investment Opportunities in Uganda

“We want to see a society where people are able to get jobs that enhance the dignity of all individuals and allow them to provide for their families and create self-reliant individuals.” — H.E. YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI As a Ugandan with a strong belief in my country’s potential, I view investment; both domestic and international
Tagged under: , ,

Landowners to Receive Freehold Titles in Government Initiative

The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development has kicked off an exercise to hand over 44,425 freehold titles to landowners in 13 districts. The titles were processed under the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification (SLAAC) programme, a government initiative aimed at securing land rights for citizens. Through this programme, unregistered land and interests are
Tagged under:

Uganda Secures $180 Million Intracom Organic Fertilizer Factory to Boost Agriculture

Uganda signs a landmark agreement with Intracom Organic Fertilizers Uganda – SMC Ltd to establish a US$180 million (UGX 675 billion) organic fertilizer factory in Kampiringisa, Mpigi District. The investment, championed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to transform agriculture, reduce reliance on imports, and create over twenty thousand jobs. The signing ceremony, presided