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Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Back in the 1990s, Uganda adopted several reforms. One of them was creation of semi-autonomous agencies. The architects of these (largely donor-driven) reforms promised enhanced efficiency and State capacity to deliver services by sidestepping bureaucracy in the mainstream ministries. Th

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US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

The US heads to the polls today, with many across Africa, including Uganda, hopeful that the incoming president will maintain foreign aid that supports educational programmes. The US has significantly contributed to Uganda's education sector through scholarships, partnerships, funding, a

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Karamoja gets Shs20 billion EU project to enhance food security

Karamoja gets Shs20 billion EU project to enhance food security

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Maj. Gen. David Kasura has said the European Union funded improving food security and resilience of food production systems project is set to enhance resilience and support sustainable food and nutrition s

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Coffee boom in the eyes of Buganda Kingdom

Coffee boom in the eyes of Buganda Kingdom

Coffee, a long-cherished perennial crop, has for decades been the backbone of household incomes in some parts of Uganda. Today, coffee is at the centre of regulatory policies and renewed campaigns targeting both sustainable production and output. The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (

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The coffee boom: New millionaires

The coffee boom: New millionaires

Coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District are reaping big and savouring the fruits of labour from growing the brown beans. The farmers are now happy owners of gleaming houses and sleek cars while their children have guaranteed access to good schools that were once out of reach for most of

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IOC boss Bach in Uganda

IOC boss Bach in Uganda

Because it is the Pearl of Africa!"  International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach put his reasons for visiting Uganda quite succinctly after he touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday. Bach, clad in a white shirt and grey pants, touched down at around

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Collaborate for strong SME communities

Collaborate for strong SME communities

Among many other skills and initiatives, networking and collaboration have emerged as essential strategies for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to foster growth and enhance their visibility while actively engaging with their clients. Networking can be defined as the process of estab

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How local firms are taking on engineering works at EACOP

How local firms are taking on engineering works at EACOP

“Diversifying into the oil and gas sector has increased the company’s revenue and transformed our global partnerships,” said Mr Derek Natumanya, chief operating officer at ICS Engineering and Environment Company in a recent interview.“This shift has empowered us to invest in technolo

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Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has increased car parking charges at Entebbe International Airport. The new charges will take effect next month, November 1. “In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car

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Tourism board, hotel owners lock horns over new licences

Tourism board, hotel owners lock horns over new licences

Hotel owners across the country have protested a move by the Uganda Tourism Board to shut down accommodation facilities that are not licensed by the board to operate. The board, that by the law, regulates the hospitality sector issued a warning that those facilities operating without a l

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