Researchers have cautions against Uganda against production sharing agreement mode of benefit sharing for the minerals and mining sector. The government is currently engage in negotiating a production sharing agreement with the Sarrai Group for the take over Kilembe Mines. The caution by researchers from the Natural Resources Governance Institute
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Coffee farmers in the Acholi sub-region have been advised to prioritize irrigation if they are to reap more from coffee growing. Lillian Wanican, a coffee trainer and nursery bed operator, says that many coffee plants end up dying in the Acholi sub-region because farmers do not plan for water for
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A multi-agency investigation has revealed significant losses by the Pay-TV Industry in Uganda to illegal services and counterfeit equipment imports. Last month, MultiChoice Uganda, a top Pay-TV service provider, sought redress from the regulators, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), over the rising presence of counterfeit devices on the market and
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The Uganda breweries team lead by Catherine Ndungu UBL marketing Director (Center) and Christine Kyokunda the Johnnie Walker Brand Manager Johnnie Walker Uganda, through its She Walks program, has been at the forefront of celebrating and amplifying the voices of resilient women across various sectors. Last night, the initiative took
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By Christopher Burke-Senior Advisor, WMC Africa Discussions on women’s land rights in Africa often begin with the widely accepted premise that women have less tenure security than men. While this is undoubtedly true, the devil is in the details. A closer look at how tenure insecurity manifests in different contexts—whether
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By Sharon Kyatusiimire As the global community celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8th, it becomes crucial to confront the pervasive issue of financial dependence on partners—a factor that continues to hinder women from attaining equality and securing their basic human rights. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, calls on all
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Women trying out NARO's hand maize sheller at the event. From appropriate farm machinery to nutrient-rich crops, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) showcased impactful agricultural technologies at the national International Women’s Day celebrations in Kyankwanzi District today. The event, held at Bukwiri C.O.U Primary School under the theme
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Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, clashed with Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), accusing them of using harsh language to undermine his efforts in improving the government’s budgeting process. The heated exchange occurred on March 4, 2025, during a meeting between the committee and the
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Nearly a decade after President Museveni pledged to provide free sanitary pads to all school-going girls in Uganda, the government has officially backtracked on this commitment, citing economic constraints. Gender Minister Betty Amongi made the announcement during a plenary sitting on March 6, 2025, in response to concerns raised by
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UCEM CEO Humphrey Asiimwe Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | March 6, 2025 – The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening private sector participation in East Africa’s petroleum industry through local content development, skills enhancement, and policy advocacy. Speaking at the 11th East
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