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Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

Uganda’s rising debt, shrinking lives

How government’s borrowing spree is leaving citizens bearing the country.At dawn, the roar of engines rises above the quiet streets of Entebbe as David Tumusiime, 47, prepares for his daily commute to Kampala. Like thousands of other motorists, he joins the line snaking toward the Enteb

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Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

Air traffic controller ‘was asleep’ when holiday flight arrived at blacked-out airport.

It's not uncommon for aircraft to need to circle airports occasionally, typically due to another flight running behind schedule, or a temporary blockage on the runway. But yesterday evening, travellers aboard Air Corsica flight XK777 endured an additional thirty minutes airborne above Corsica's N

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Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda.

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industryEmirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing muscles over the fast growing Ugandan market. Every week thousands of Ugandans dep

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Russian Military Arrives in Venezuela as they Warn the US…

Russian Military Arrives in Venezuela as they Warn the US…

Well now it appears that the shoe is on the other foot as Russia is directly supplying Venezuela with offensive and defensive weapons, just as NATO and the US have been directly supplying Ukraine in their proxy war against Russia.Venezuelan President Maduro has asked Russia, China and Iran

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Uganda’s Oil Reserves Rise to 6.65 Bn Barrels, says Nankabirwa.

Uganda’s Oil Reserves Rise to 6.65 Bn Barrels, says Nankabirwa.

The oil sector’s development — including two central processing facilities at Kingfisher and Tilenga — is expected to unlock billions in ancillary investment and generate thousands of jobsKampala: Uganda’s proven oil reserves have risen to 6.65 billion barrels, up from 6.4 billion,

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Why Arkansas Real Estate Investment Is the Smart Play for the Next Decade.

Why Arkansas Real Estate Investment Is the Smart Play for the Next Decade.

you are looking for a real estate market that combines affordability, stability, and growth potential – look no further than Arkansas.Over the next 10 years, the Natural State is positioned to become one of the most rewarding markets in the country.With low purchase prices, strong

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Busega-Mpigi Expressway project loan approved.

Busega-Mpigi Expressway project loan approved.

The Busega-Mpigi Expressway project works are expected to resume, following approval of a loan of Euros188.18 million (Shs781.04 billion) from the African Development Bank and Euros28.31 million (Shs117.46 billion) from the African Development Fund.The loan, approved by Parliament during

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Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Link Bus Driver Jailed over Reckless Driving.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of Wadulo Musa, the driver of a bus registered as UAV 701C under YY Company, following a serious road crash in Buikwe District. The incident left several people injured and claimed multiple lives, prompting swift action from the police and judicial authoritie

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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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Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Heaven Endorses M7 as Orombi Says God Not Yet Done with the Yellow Man

Former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi, has said Museveni’s continued presidency is part of God’s divine plan for Uganda, and that the nation still needs the old man to complete its journey of peace and development.He made the re

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