Government urged to put breaks on tax incentives to companies
Tax controversies have recently stirred debate across the country, with the country’s tax body – the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)—and the National...
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Let diplomatic passports be for the right people
Recent reports that the Ugandan government is investigating the issuance of diplomatic passports to ordinary citizens are both alarming and necessary. Diplomatic passport...
Infrastructure failures are derailing socio-economic transformation projects
Your Excellency President Museveni,  I write to you as a concerned citizen who has been actively involved in the capacity-building efforts of your government’s...
Knowing we deserve better is a great thing
If you have heard Hon Norbert Mao speak, whether at a funeral service or graduation ceremony, you will admit that there is a good connection between a head and mouth that...
Uganda needs timely investment, youth engagements for middle-income dreams
Uganda's young population grapples with high unemployment due to a lack of jobs meant to match its growth rate, something that has fuelled social unrest and youth frustra...
Minister Kasaija stresses peace as key to tourism growth
The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Mr Matia Kasaija, has urged Ugandans to maintain peace and security to enhance the country’s tourism in...
Pakistani Embassy denies involvement in diplomatic passport controversy
The Pakistani Embassy has denied authorising the issuance of a diplomatic passport to the son of the former honorary consul of Pakistan in Uganda. About two weeks ago, th...
Mao calls for improved democracy, urges Ugandans to drive change
Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister, Mr Nobert Mao, has warned that the state of democracy in Uganda is unsatisfactory and called on citizens to demand for better...
The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala
Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World P...
Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say
Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses...