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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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DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

DENIS TUKAHIKAHO PhD: Uganda’s $31M carbon deal is just the beginning—now let’s plant more trees.

Denis Tukahikaho Ph.D. is an expert on Cooperatives, Financial Inclusion and Renewable Energy InvestmentKAMPALA – The Green Climate Fund (GFF) has approved a USD 31 million (UGX 107.7 bn) as a result-based payment for Uganda in recognition of measurable success in reducing deforestation

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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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Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being

Why Ugandan businesses must go beyond transactions and care about customer well-being

Business executives must remember that customers are human beings navigating the same economic stormsCOMMENT | SIMON DDEMBE | The year 2025 has tested the resilience of many Ugandans. Business activity has remained sluggish, household incomes continue to shrink, and countless families are

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Muntu pledges to revive tea sector, fight corruption.

Muntu pledges to revive tea sector, fight corruption.

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) presidential candidate, Rtd Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu, has pledged to revitalise Uganda’s struggling tea industry if elected in the forthcoming general elections.Addressing supporters in Kyenjojo district on Friday, Muntu said restoring the tea

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On UBC’s Behind the Scenes Program, Scholar Yusuf Sserunkuma Explains Why ‘Removing the Dictator’ Was The Best Campaign Slogan for Kyagulanyi.

On UBC’s Behind the Scenes Program, Scholar Yusuf Sserunkuma Explains Why ‘Removing the Dictator’ Was The Best Campaign Slogan for Kyagulanyi.

Political theorist Dr. Yusuf Sserunkuma says it was a mistake for Bobi Wine to rebrand his political approach and seek to come off as a more issue-based Presidential Candidate going into 2026 campaigning season than he was in 2021. Appearing on Behind the Scenes program, which Timothy Nyan

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Sejusa Condemns ‘Unopposed Culture’ as Tayebwa, Among, Rivals Blocked from 2026 Race.

Sejusa Condemns ‘Unopposed Culture’ as Tayebwa, Among, Rivals Blocked from 2026 Race.

Former coordinator of intelligence services Gen. David Sejusa (Tinyefuza) has lashed out at Uganda’s ruling party leaders after opposition candidates challenging Speaker Anita Among and Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa were blocked from nomination, describing the incidents as “a shameful assault

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Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Former President Obote.

Bobi Wine Pays Tribute to Former President Obote.

Bobi Wine laying Ugandan flag on Obote's grave.The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has paid tribute to Uganda’s former President, Dr. Apollo Milton Obote, during his campaign trail in northern Uganda.While e

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Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

Why NIRA is withholding thousands of National ID cards

NIRA Executive Director Rosemary Kisembo. NIRA says New National IDs are ready for collectionKAMPALA, Uganda — The National Identification and Registration Authority is holding thousands of printed national identity cards in its warehouses, delaying iss

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Extravagant URA Returns To Renting Sudhir’s Building For Shs7.4 Bn After Completing Shs140 Billion Tower

Extravagant URA Returns To Renting Sudhir’s Building For Shs7.4 Bn After Completing Shs140 Billion Tower

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) completed the transfer of four departments from its headquarters in Nakawa to office space owned by city businessman Sudhir Ruparelia.Uganda lifestyle productsThe decision to return to rented

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