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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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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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Bobi Wine to Launch 2026 Campaign in Busoga after Buganda Elders’ Backing

Bobi Wine to Launch 2026 Campaign in Busoga after Buganda Elders’ Backing

The group, led by former premier Joseph Mulwanyamuli Ssemwogerere, did not issue a public statement, but their tacit endorsement was viewed as highly symbolicBobi Wine will spend this week in eastern UgandaJINJA, Uganda —

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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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Uganda gets a game-changer: Aga Khan’s million-dollar campus and hospital

Uganda gets a game-changer: Aga Khan’s million-dollar campus and hospital

President Yoweri Museveni and wife at the hospital commissioningIn Nakawa, Kampala, a sweeping new complex of glass and brick gleams with promise.On September 11, 2025, His Highness the Aga Khan V, in his first visit to Uganda as the 50th Aga Khan

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No longer at ease: The continuing relevance of the Ssemakadde revolution in Uganda Law Society

No longer at ease: The continuing relevance of the Ssemakadde revolution in Uganda Law Society

I start with two apologies. First, last week, in the absence of the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Law, I had to dedicate substantial time holding fort in both instances – which allowed me an even greater appreciation of the burden that administrators s

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Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Eritrean Artist Nebay Abraha Explores Migration and Belonging in Powerful Solo Exhibition

Umoja Art Gallery has unveiled a compelling new solo exhibition by Eritrean-born artist Nebay Abraha, titled “I want to go home.”The showcase, which has attracted international attention, delves into themes of displacement, homesickness, and the emotional resilience of im

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Uganda’s Party Symbols!! More Than Just Pictures

Uganda’s Party Symbols!! More Than Just Pictures

In 2005, Uganda returned to the multiparty political system after years of a one-party structure. This change followed a national referendum where citizens voted to allow different political parties to operate freely. To guide this new system, the government pas

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From London Cab to Billionaire Boardrooms: Sudhir Ruparelia’s Triumphant Return to the UK-Africa Summit!

From London Cab to Billionaire Boardrooms: Sudhir Ruparelia’s Triumphant Return to the UK-Africa Summit!

Alex, a Ugandan Taxi driver from Gulu in London who

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Seven nominated for Mbale city mayoral race

Seven nominated for Mbale city mayoral race

One of the candidates Joyce Matuka KiduluSeven candidates have been officially nominated to contest the Mbale City mayoral election, setting the stage for a hotly contested race.The candidates include Cassim Namugali Wamatabu of the Forum for Democ

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