Uganda unveils 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant
A single flooding incident at Isimba Hydropower Plant in August 2022, plunged Uganda into darkness. The incident, which resulted in the emergency shutdown of the 183MW Is...
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Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates
The President argued that low electricity tariffs and low cost of transportation of goods and services are key components for propelling the Ugandan economy to the upper...
What civil society wants government to focus on in the next financial year
Civil society organisations have asked government to focus its resources on operationalisition of the different industrial parks spread across the country by investing in...
Should landlords limit the number of tenants?
When Linda Namugerwa, a landlord in Nakawa, Kampala, rented a two-bedroom house to a family of five, she didn’t anticipate the challenges that would arise. The fam...
Qashqai Facelift delivers enhanced comfort, modern tech, and practical family appeal
Nissan’s big-selling, mid-sized sport utility vehicle (SUV) gets a few choice changes in the latest edition, though nothing that would scare a current Qashqai buye...
Ask the Mechanic: Can a phone cause a fire while refuelling?
Is it realy dangerous to use your phone while refueling? Jane Rose Hello Jane Rose, it is widely considered dangerous to use your mobile phone while refuelling your car...
NRM to hire over 145,000 to guard Museveni’s votes
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is set to recruit more than 145,000 Ugandans to safeguard President Museveni's votes from potential theft during the 2...
KCCA to get new directors in three months - Museveni
President Museveni has fired Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director Dorothy Kisaka,  her deputy Eng David Luyimbazi and the director of Public Hea...
Where are Uganda’s green jobs?
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than...
Why Increasing Gas Taxes is Vital for the Future of Infrastructure Development
The recent drop in oil prices has presented a unique opportunity for governments to boost their revenue through higher gas taxes. The Case for Higher Gas Taxes It's unden...