Inside Uganda’s billion-dollar struggle to quit charcoal
Uganda faces a multibillion-dollar deadlock as charcoal remains the primary fuel for 82 percent of Kampala households.KAMPALA, Uganda — Behind the heavy scent of woodsm...
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Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against Inaction
Winnie Byanyima Warns ‘AIDS is Not Over’, Cautions Against InactionUNAIDS Executive Director Winnie ByanyimaBrasilia, Brazil — UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byan...
Kaziimba, 6 Bishops Prepare for Retirement
Archbishop Kaziimba is expected to begin farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement, while the outgoing bishops will also tour parishes within...
The post-Museveni question
Transition or succession? Focus is on Kyagulanyi, Muhoozi and MuseveniFor a country that has never seen peaceful transfer of power, the future is arriving faster than its...
Uganda Launches Okusevinga: First Government-Owned Unit Trust Scheme
Uganda Launches Okusevinga: First Government-Owned Unit Trust SchemeThe Bank of Uganda (BoU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Develop...
Be vigilant during festive season - Aids commission
As Ugandans prepare to celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has issued a warning against reckless behaviours, saying it could r...
Why Mityana Needs Judith Nabakooba As It’s Next Woman MP
As Mityana District prepares for the next parliamentary elections, a strong case is emerging for Judith Nabakooba to reclaim her position as Woman Member of Parliament. H...
Bitcoin’s silent exodus hits crypto as long-time buyers cash out
More than two months after the token hit a record high above $12 000, Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% and is struggling to find support.Bitcoin’s most entrenched investor...
Uganda Moves to Buy Stake in Kenya Oil Pipeline
KPC operates more than 1,700 km (1,056 miles) of petroleum pipelines linking the port of Mombasa to Nairobi, western Kenya and onward to Uganda. The system currently hand...
Big story: Uganda to Borrow $2bn (Shs7.6 tn) from Oil Trading Giant Vitol for Oil, Roads Projects
“UNOC will be able to generate revenues of up to USD 5.6 billion” (about Shs21.3 trillion) from the projects when implemented," the ministry said, adding that the loa...