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China’s influence on our economy

China’s influence on our economy

China’s approach to African countries, and Uganda in particular, has been heavily influenced by a shared sense of historical and contemporary struggles against neo-imperialism. This belief has shaped C

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Uganda Airlines to mark 5th birthday with new routes

Uganda Airlines to mark 5th birthday with new routes

This month, the national carrier, Uganda Airlines will make five years of spreading its wings across the East African region, India, West Africa, and the United Arab Emirates.The fifth birthd

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How Ndere fell deep into Shs10bn debt

How Ndere fell deep into Shs10bn debt

A few days ago, Quickway Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs listed for public auction, three properties including Ndere Cultural Centre, a well-known institution for cultural preservation and education, due to an unpaid loan.The public notice indicated that Ndere Cultural Centre, sp

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Museveni explains halt in Karamoja Devt Agency funding

Museveni explains halt in Karamoja Devt Agency funding

President Yoweri Museveni has disclosed that government ceased funding the Karamoja Development Agency (KDA) due to severe financial mismanagement.Speaking at the Karamoja Cultural Event in Karenga District, the president responded to local leaders' calls for the reinstatement

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Kigezi moves to ring-fence Mateke position for region

Kigezi moves to ring-fence Mateke position for region

A section of leaders from Kigezi Sub-region have appealed to President Museveni to replace State minister for Defence and veteran affairs Sarah Nyiravbashitsi Mateke with someone who hails from Kisoro District.

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Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

An artist’s rendering of the Forbes International Tower.Photo: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureForbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking pr

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Museveni accuses former Speaker Kadaga of nepotism

Museveni accuses former Speaker Kadaga of nepotism

President Yoweri Museveni has spoken out about a disagreement he had with the former speaker of the 9th and 10th Parliaments, Hon Rebecca Kadaga about nepotism.Museveni recounted over the weekend how he warned Mrs Kadaga -- who currently serves as the Min

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South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

South Sudan signs Nile Treaty

Aerial of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, with the river Nile running in the middle. Juba downtown is upper middle close to the river, and the airport can be seen upper left. The picture is from the south to the north.What it means

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Uganda breaks ground on Ituka project, joining Africa’s solar revolution

Uganda breaks ground on Ituka project, joining Africa’s solar revolution

Power Technology · tukio via Shutterstock.Uganda has become the latest country to join Africa’s solar revolution as Dubai-based renewables developer AMEA Power begins construction of the country’s 24MWp (megawatt peak) solar project.The $19m I

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Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Over 12,000 Gen Zs join graft fight

Some of the anti-graft protesters who were charged at Buganda Road Court and remanded to Luzira Prison on July 23, 2024. Photo | Abubaker LubowaSeveral hundreds of Gen Zs on July 27, participated in virtual and physical protests over rising corruptio

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