Why Kampala pubs decorate for Independence Day
On Wednesday this week, we celebrated 62 years since independence. Deep down, we all know our independence from the British is in name only, there are signs everywhere, b...
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A guide for growing green gram
Green gram is a leguminous crop that is widely cultivated in Uganda and several Asian countries. Green gram is a source of protein, fibre, iron, and vitamin C and has man...
Govt seeks Shs36.6b to equip refugees with vocational skillsÂ
The government faces a Shs36.6 billion shortfall needed to equip refugee learners with vocational skills, threatening efforts to help them secure jobs and become self-rel...
Inside cultural leaders’ 5-point agenda to redevelop the north
The cultural institutions across northern Uganda have come up with a five-point agenda aimed at transforming the region. Mr Geoffrey Okello Okuna, the Acholi cultural ins...
Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion
Government has put the 2025/26 budget projections at Shs57.4 trillion, which is Shs14.7 trillion lower than the current budget. In May, government revised the Shs58 trill...
Govt plans to cut next budget by Shs14 trillion
Government has put the 2025/26 budget projections at Shs57.4 trillion, which is Shs14.7 trillion lower than the current budget. In May, government revised the Shs58 trill...
'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Col...
Foreign reserves fall to all time low
High public service costs continued to weigh heavily on Uganda’s foreign reserves, resulting in a drawdown of $144.1m (Shs528.7b) in the three months to July. In d...
Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise
Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the region or to avoid affected air space. Below are some of...
Women activists call for reforms in land management
Women activists in the land sector have urged the government to implement reforms in land management to better protect women’s rights to land ownership and usage...