DRC government pushes back against US child labour assessment
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has protested the US labelling of child labour in mines, with Kinshasa saying the assessment does not take into account the steps t...
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How wooden houses can transform Uganda's housing crisis
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions...
I want to help Tooro develop- Museveni
Over 130,000 residents who have been living in fear of eviction for more than 30 years after allegedly illegally occupying land belonging to Kyaka I refugee settlement in...
Experts want climate change campaigns to include agriculture
As the world faces the rising effects of climate change, there is an urgent need to rally the population and governments towards promoting environmentally friendly farmin...
Uganda at 62: Where did we go wrong?
How old were you in 1962? I was 14 and I was very lucky because I happened to have been raised in Katwe (a suburb in Kampala), so I walked to Kololo Airstrip where the Un...
At 62: Singapore innovates, Uganda struggles with waste
The 62nd independence event is happening when Uganda’s economy is ailing with a worsening trade deficit at $ 247.93 million as of June 2024. This is in addition to pro...
Buikwe river on the brink as pollution poisoning intensifies
Communities that derive their livelihoods from River Musamya in the central parts of Uganda have raised the red flag over contamination of the water body in Buikwe Distri...
New power tariffs excite Kalangala
Industrialists, cottage industry owners, and leaders in Kalangala District are optimistic about the newly-revised power tariffs announced by the Electricity Regulatory Au...
Digital transformation is a catalyst for business growth
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the MTN ICT Expo at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. This event was an incredible gathering of customers, experts, and thought leaders...
Tanzanian-made aircraft begin operations
The first three aircraft manufactured in Tanzania, known as the Skyleader 600, have officially begun operations both domestically and beyond. This significant milestone w...