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Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the country.At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the Enteb

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Parliament to Approve Shs8.2 Trillion Borrowing Amid Soaring Public Debt

Parliament to Approve Shs8.2 Trillion Borrowing Amid Soaring Public Debt

Parliament is today set to authorize a staggering Shs8.2 trillion in new borrowing, a move that signals the nation’s spiralling public debt already at Shs116.2 trillion (51.3% of GDP) and its economic implications.According to the house order of today’s business (Order Paper), out of t

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How Bitcoin Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

How Bitcoin Could Help You Retire a Millionaire

Key PointsThere are now more than 145,000 Bitcoin millionaires in the world.Due to Bitcoin's impressive performance during the past five years, investors have been able to tap into the power of compounding returns.Spot Bitcoin ETFs create an easy, convenient, and low-cost met

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Bobi Wine lonely in opposition

Bobi Wine lonely in opposition

Bobi Wine at a rally on nomination day NUP faces its biggest test yet as other parties fizzle outCOVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Shortly after 11am on a day filled with a

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Barbie gives Bobi Wine classic touch-up ahead of presidential nomination

Barbie gives Bobi Wine classic touch-up ahead of presidential nomination

These behind-the-scenes glimpses captured a personal moment of support and partnership, just before he set out to be nominated for the presidency. 

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Parliament Approves Shs772 Bn Loan to Tackle Water Crisis in Four Districts

Parliament Approves Shs772 Bn Loan to Tackle Water Crisis in Four Districts

The Parliamentary Committee on the National Economy has approved a government request to borrow Shs772 billion to address long-standing water supply challenges in four Ugandan districts.The funds will finance the Strategic Town Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Kayunga, Mayuge, Kamuli

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Liverpool predicted XI for Community Shield vs Crystal Palace as Arne Slot starts new stars

Liverpool predicted XI for Community Shield vs Crystal Palace as Arne Slot starts new stars

Liverpool and Crystal Palace will meet at Wembley on Sunday for the Community Shield and a number of new big-money signings could feature for the Premier League champions

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Meghan Markle warned she risks 'alienating fan base' after latest As Ever move

Meghan Markle warned she risks 'alienating fan base' after latest As Ever move

Meghan 'risks alienating fan base' with wine launch, claims expert (Image: Kola SULAIMON / AFP / @aseverofficial)Meghan Markle risks "ali

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Ugandan Teacher’s U.S. Experience Sparks Fresh Debate on Education Reform

Ugandan Teacher’s U.S. Experience Sparks Fresh Debate on Education Reform

In a heartfelt and eye-opening letter, a Ugandan educator who recently taught students in the U

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Mass Defection in Nebbi: Opposition Leaders Join NRM Ahead of 2026 Elections

Mass Defection in Nebbi: Opposition Leaders Join NRM Ahead of 2026 Elections

Earlier today, Maj Martha Asiimwe, the head of the RDC Secretariat and the Anti-Corruption Unit, alongside State Minister for Energy Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, officially welcomed a group of opposition supporters and local leaders who crossed over to the ruling Nati

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