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
Uganda and the UAE kicked off their fourth annual business forum in Kampala, aiming to boost a $2.8 billion trade relationship dominated by Ugandan gold. Foreign direct investment from the Gulf nation has surged tenfold, fueling growth in sectors like agribusiness and renewable energy.KAMP
The global football community is in mourning following the death of José Manuel Ochotorena, a revered figure who left an indelible mark as both a player and a goalkeeper coach. Ochotorena, who passed away at the age of 64, was a celebrated former goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Valencia, and most
Nairobi: Kenyan authorities have seized a record narcotics consignment valued at KES 8 billion ($52 million) and arrested six Iranian nationals aboard a stateless vessel intercepted in the Indian Ocean, the Interior Ministry said Sunday.The 1,024-kilogram methamphetamine shipment, with a c
OPINION: As a TV journalist, I've sat through plenty of trash telly in my time - but these game shows are the worst of the worst.I’ve been a TV journalist for four years now, and in that time I’ve seen some brilliant – and some terrible – game shows rise and fall. There have been s
President Museveni has cautioned young Ugandans against unsafe labor migration, particularly to Middle Eastern countries, urging them instead to embrace opportunities in Uganda’s domestic economy.He highlighted commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services as key sectors for j
Uganda has signed a landmark tourism partnership with GZL International Conference and Exhibition Services Ltd, organisers of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE), cementing its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets.The agreement, signed in Guangz
Botswana has declared a public health emergency as it faces a shortage of essential medicines and medical equipment.President Duma Boko made the announcement in a televised address on Monday, setting out a multimillion-pound plan to rectify the supply chain involving milit
Ruben Amorim is driving a new culture at Man UtdManchester United are closing in on a full agreement for their fourth major signing of the summer and the player’s recent request – which was denied – indicates the character of the star United are get
“The mere act of lending money without a physical address in Uganda does not create an obligation for the appellant as a foreign lender to register. The appellant has a right to implement the terms of the agreement in Uganda, including instituting proceedings
