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Local contractors say bid qualifications requirements are unnecessarily high

Local contractors say bid qualifications requirements are unnecessarily high

At a glance, The Big We is a book that appears to spread the Ugafuturist-vision. But then you read the subtitle: “A Blueprint for Sustainable Growth of The Local Construction Industry in Uganda.” The author later clarifies that the BIG WE is an acronym for ‘Business Development, In

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Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction

Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction

Uganda’s tea prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction have been holding steady for the past seven weeks, with the latest sale, Number 45, ending on November 5, 2024, at an average price of $1.02 per kilogram (around sh3,760). This price mirrors that of the past two weeks, indicating stability in the mark

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Partnerships are crucial in propagating technology

Partnerships are crucial in propagating technology

The programme’s focus was to equip students with relevant skills to hit the ground running and build real-world projects right from the start. Most importantly, the programme did not only focus on technical skills but also critical issues such as ethics in AI. As she delivers her gradu

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Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Back in the 1990s, Uganda adopted several reforms. One of them was creation of semi-autonomous agencies. The architects of these (largely donor-driven) reforms promised enhanced efficiency and State capacity to deliver services by sidestepping bureaucracy in the mainstream ministries. Th

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Coffee shake-up: Uganda’s biggest gamble

Coffee shake-up: Uganda’s biggest gamble

Uganda's coffee industry faces a pivotal moment as Parliament deliberates on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and integrate its functions into the Ministry of Agriculture.  The move, part of the govern

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Top sustainability strategies for small businesses

Top sustainability strategies for small businesses

The growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda has reached an all-time high, with an estimated 1.1 million SMEs operating across various sectors, according to a World Bank report. Despite this growth, one-third of Ugandan SMEs, especially small businesses, fail to survive their

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Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Parliament summons Finance, AG over Roko’s Shs260b bailout

Two years after government voted to invest more than Shs266 billion in Roko Construction Company, concerns are growing that if not closely monitored, this may turn into another huge loss to the taxpayer. Parliament now wants the government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Ec

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Why Uganda Needs Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa Back on the Bench – A Stand for Women’s Empowerment

Why Uganda Needs Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa Back on the Bench – A Stand for Women’s Empowerment

As Uganda’s judiciary faces growing calls to improve efficiency and fairness, one name has consistently risen above the rest: Lady Justice Faridah Bukirwa. Known for her dedication to the rule of law, she is celebrated for her ability to deliver swift and impartial justice. During her tenure at th

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Quality Chemical to set up $50m TB, cancer drugs plant

Quality Chemical to set up $50m TB, cancer drugs plant

Quality Chemical Industries, formerly Cipla Quality Chemical, is in negotiations to open a new manufacturing plant to produce new medications. The plant, if realised, will produce medications for infectious and non-communicable diseases, to add to its HIV and anti-malarial drugs. Mr

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World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006

World Bank says 26 poorest nations in worst financial shape since 2006

 The world's 26 poorest countries, home to 40% of the most poverty-stricken people, are more in debt than at any time since 2006 and increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters and other shocks, a new World Bank report showed on Sunday. The report finds that these economies are poorer

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