Why Uganda must become a permanent member of BRICS
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sect...
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Political Tensions Rise in Lira City Amid Accusations of Violence and Campaign Violations
LIRA, UGANDA — Political tensions in Lira City have escalated sharply after Health Minister and Lira City Woman MP aspirant, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, publicly accused...
Four Traders Remanded to Luzira Over Kampala Protests
Police fired tear gas at traders.Four city traders have been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with causing common nuisance during Monday’s protests over hi...
Trump has a Russia problem, and there is no easy way out
Putin appears unmoved in the face of Trump’s deadline diplomacy and social media brinkmanshipThe muddled US-Russia equation under Trump is symptomatic of a larger leade...
Govt Slaps New Taxes on Cigarettes, Beer
The government has announced new tax measures on cigarettes, beer, imports, and agricultural by-product exports in the 2025/26 national budget, in a bid to boost domestic...
Musenero Urges Innovation to Boost Uganda’s Leather, Textile Industries
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, has urged Ugandans to embrace innovation and value addition in the leather and textile sectors to...
Fear of US, UK, EU Sanctions Drove Uganda to Join BRICS Without Parliament Approval, MP alleges
Recent discussions in Uganda's Parliament have highlighted serious concerns about the government's decision to join the BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, without...
Uganda Joins BRICS as Partner State in January 2025: See Benefits of This Partnership
In a significant development for East Africa, Uganda has officially become a Partner State of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) starting January 1, 2...
Salim aims for bold, timeless elegance with personal flair
Salim Fidah Kyakwita, a rising star on the fashion scene in Uganda has carved a niche with his bold, authentic designs. His journey from being captivated by old films a...
The Fascinating History of Alabama's Cotton Bags and Their Impact on the Textile Industry
In a recent event at the Oxford Arts Council’s Fall Arts and Culture Series, Sarah Bliss Wright captivated the audience with a remarkable story about Alabama's rich his...