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Facing the inevitable: why Uganda, and all African states, must expire

Facing the inevitable: why Uganda, and all African states, must expire

I often see commentators say that Uganda will always be here. They indicate that in whatever we do, we should know that the country will out-exist all of us and will be present in future experiences in which we will not participate. This is logically untrue. Uga

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Shs 1 Trillion corruption scandal rocks NITA-U

Shs 1 Trillion corruption scandal rocks NITA-U

A project worth USD200million (about Shs1.1 trillion) by the World Bank hangs in balance following allegations of corruption and infighting at National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U), this publication can exclusively report.In 2022, the

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Nawangwe suspends Makerere forum he himself launched, cites legality

Nawangwe suspends Makerere forum he himself launched, cites legality

MAKERERE | Makerere University vice chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe has left deans and principals bemused after unexpectedly suspending a top academic forum just days before a planned retreat.The University Deans and Deputy Principals were d

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Uganda Central Bank Cracks Down on Predatory Digital Lenders

Uganda Central Bank Cracks Down on Predatory Digital Lenders

Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala.KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Bank of Uganda has issued a warning to Payment Service Providers (PSPs) against dealing with unlicensed digital lenders, citing concerns over predatory lending practices

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The cult of personality: Political parties thriving on individuals

The cult of personality: Political parties thriving on individuals

In an alarming trend, political parties are increasingly relying on the charm and charisma of individual leaders to propel them to power.This phenomenon has sparked concerns about the health of our democracy, as parties prioritize personality over policy

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Iran: President Raisi’s Death Shakes Up List of Contenders for ‘Supreme Leader’

Iran: President Raisi’s Death Shakes Up List of Contenders for ‘Supreme Leader’

Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesThe death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash this month has prompted two scrambles for power, both for power and for Raisi’s place as a leading candidate to succeed Ayatoll

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Buganda asks Museveni govt to return remaining assets

Buganda asks Museveni govt to return remaining assets

Buganda Kingdom officials have asked the central government under President Museveni’s leadership to return the cultural institution’s remaining assets which were taken over during the 1966 raid by former president, Milton Obote’s army.The attack on

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NAADS distributes over 3,000 pigs to Catholic Church, other farmers

NAADS distributes over 3,000 pigs to Catholic Church, other farmers

Government of Uganda through the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has resumed the distribution of livestock materials mainly pigs to special interest groups across the country for improved household incomes.According to Dr. Thomas Nsemerirw

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Why Russia is Uganda and Africa’s key ally in trade, security

Why Russia is Uganda and Africa’s key ally in trade, security

Over the past six decades, Uganda and Russia have nurtured a burgeoning trade relationship characterized by mutual benefits. In recent years, the trade volume between the two nations has shown a significant upward trajectory.In the global arena, strateg

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The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty ImagesFor all his promise, Barack Obama was a man of few accomplishments before being elected to the highest office in America. But he actually did achieve something when it came to national politics. He brought the Chicago D

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