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Market as Destiny: “If I Was in the USA, I’d Be a Billionaire” – Museveni
When President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on May 12, 2026; he used the occasion not merely to mark the beginning of another term, but to restate the
Election Disruptions and City Decongestion Reforms Soften MTN Uganda’s Q1 2026 Performance
Election Disruptions and City Decongestion Reforms Soften MTN Uganda’s Q1 2026 Performance MTN Uganda’s growth engine slowed noticeably in the first quarter of 2026 as election-related
UEDCL Woes & Energy Sector Strains: Is Minister Ruth Nankabirwa Hardworking, Overreaching, Playing to the Gallery — or All of the Above?
When the Ministry of Energy announced the dismissal of the UEDCL Board Chairperson and the forced leave of Acting Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa amid mounting public anger over persistent blackouts, operational failures and post-Umeme turbulence, the move was framed as a necessary governance intervention aimed at restoring accountability and stabilising Uganda’s fragile electricity transition. To some observers, however, the sackings looked less like institutional correction and more like political damage control. “In a very serious country, Ruth Nankabirwa should have
Lake Chahafi Resort: Where the Highlands Meet the Water.
After months of meetings, deadlines and constant movement, every leader eventually reaches a moment when they need to pause. Not just a short break but a place where the world slows down completely. Tucked quietly along the shores of Lake Chahafi, the elegant Lake Chahafi Resort offers exactly that kind of escape, a lakeside sanctuary in the cool highlands near Kisoro where business travelers can unwind, reflect and reconnect with nature while surrounded by one of the most breathtaking landscapes
Dangote to Construct $17B Oil Refinery in Kenya, Drops Tanzania Plans
Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote is shifting plans for a major East African oil refinery to Kenya, in a move that appears to sideline earlier proposals centred on Tanzania’s port city of Tanga. Dangote revealed in an interview with the Financial Times that he is now leaning towards Mombasa as the preferred location for a proposed 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, citing the Kenyan port city’s infrastructure advantages and market size. “I’m leaning more towards Mombasa because Mombasa has a much larger,
Uganda Targets Industrial Growth Through Strengthened China Investment Partnerships
Uganda is positioning itself as a leading investment destination in Africa by leveraging its long-standing partnership with China
The UEDCL Reorganization That Has Seen Seven Bosses Replaced
Slightly over one year since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over the country’s electricity
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Fraud Alert: Fake Sudhir Ruparelia Accounts Increase on X, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns
A growing wave of impersonation accounts mimicking Ugandan business magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has triggered fresh warnings from cybersecurity experts, authorities, and the public, highlighting the increasing sophistication of online fraud schemes.
#CEOOfTheWeek: Mumba Kalifungwa — Unlocking Stanbic’s Lending Power to Drive Uganda’s Growth
When Mumba Kalifungwa stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at
How dfcu Bank Helped Agnes Mbabazi Turn Agrifarm Into a Ugandan Agribusiness Force
As Uganda celebrates International Women’s Day 2026, Agnes Mbabazi’s success story of
PROFILE: Birungyi Cephas Kagyenda — The Making of One of Uganda’s Leading Tax Lawyers
Tell us a bit about the firm, Birungyi, Barata & Advocates. To
Kalinzu Eco Lodge: Living Inside the Forest
Just before the road dips fully into Rubirizi District, the landscape changes in a way you can feel before you name it. Tea estates stretch out for the last time, their tidy lines slowly surrendering to a darker, denser green. The air cools. Birdsong grows louder. The forest begins to close in with quiet authority. It is here, at the
Where Thrill Meets Stillness: Discover Supreme Adventure Park on Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi
There are places that impress you the moment you arrive, and then there are places that
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Economy, Policy & Regulation
High Court Clarifies: Fraud Allegations in Public Contract Disputes Must Be Heard—Even Late
The case stems from a major infrastructure procurement initiated by the former Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), now operating under the Ministry of Works and Transport, for the upgrading of key road
Rethinking Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026
There is a proverb, often recited but rarely understood: what the eye sees can deceive the mind, but what the mind refuses to question will govern the future. It is an uncomfortable
When the Law Exists But No One Listens: Uganda’s Conflict of Interest Problem
By Shaidu Mafabi and Phillip Karugaba The High Court of Lesotho recently delivered a remarkable judgment. In Teboho Mojapela v Speaker of the National Assembly, the court directed Parliament to enact conflict
