Ugandan Banks Reject Sovereignty Bill, Cite Seven Grounds
Uganda’s banking industry has mounted a formal and detailed opposition to the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its provisions could disr...
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Uganda Courts Chinese Investors in Push for ATMS-Led Economic Transformation
Uganda has taken a significant step toward advancing its long-term economic transformation agenda after the Ministry of Finance hosted a 40-member Chinese investor delega...
World Bank Concerned Over Uganda’s Growth Not Corresponding With Improvement In People’s Livelihoods
‎‎The World Bank has hailed Uganda’s high economic growth rates but noted that this is not corresponding with the improvement in people’s liveli...
Uganda’s $500 Billion Dream: Dr. Aisha Ruth Kasolo Rallies MPs to Back Private Sector Revolution
A bold vision to transform Uganda into a $500 billion economy has been laid out, with a strong warning that the country risks missing out unless it urgently empowers its...
DTB opens new Tororo branch to strengthen banking access in eastern Uganda
TORORO— Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a leading financial institution in Uganda, has officially opened its new Tororo Branch, reinforcing its commitment to delivering...
JEEMA Warns Tax Hikes Will Deepen Poverty, Undermine Uganda’s Economy
The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has condemned the government’s proposed tax increases in the 2026 national budget, warning that higher levies on income, fuel, and essent...
Drivers Urge Government to Improve Roads Before Enforcing Traffic Fines
Drivers and motorists have called on government traffic enforcement teams to consider the condition of roads before imposing fines under the Express Penalty System (EPS)...
Uganda’s impeding debt crisis
In a recent podcast of Bad Natives, I argued that there is a real risk of Uganda defaulting on her domestic bonds in two to three years. It makes little sense to judge a...
Here’s why AI is Uganda’s fastest route to a $500 billion economy
It is a bold call to embrace the one laptop per child policy and digitize education to achieve Uganda’s $500 billion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dream and acceler...
Ministry of Works Launches Nationwide Review of Express Penalty System
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a nationwide stakeholder consultation to review penalties under the Express Penalty System (EPS), aiming to enhance fairn...