By Dillan Ambrose Masengere. There is a growing belief in the communication space, that speed equals relevance. Post quickly. React instantly. Stay visible at all costs. But I would argue that the real risk in modern communication is not silence but speaking without direction. Strategy is not a luxury in
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By Emmy Hashakimana – Managing Director at Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda On 3 April 2025, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) celebrates 25 years of refreshing Uganda. This milestone is a moment of pride and gratitude as we reflect on our journey and how deeply it is woven into the fabric of the
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Jibran Fauz Qureish, the Head of Africa Economic Research for Standard Bank Group speaking at the 5th Economic Forum in Kampala. Courtesy Photo When Jibran Fauz Qureish, the Head of Africa Economic Research for Standard Bank Group, stepped up to the podium at the 5th Stanbic Economic Forum in Kampala,
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By Beatrice Lugalambi Every few months when schools open after the holidays, it is usually met with a whirlwind that is school preparation, from uniforms that don’t seem to fit anymore, tuition fees, transport, the list is endless. Amid the hustle and bustle, usually down the road is the unsung
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By Bethuel Karanja From Washington to Beijing, the global economic weather is turning unpredictable. Trade rules that once anchored international commerce are fraying under the strain of protectionism, geopolitical rivalry and economic nationalism. For a small, open economy like Uganda’s deeply plugged into global commodity markets, capital flows and donor
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A sign post at Nakasero road in Kampala showing road named after President Yoweri Museveni The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) says road naming is a structured, community driven process designed to preserve local history, improve city addressing, and ensure fairness across neighborhoods. The explanation comes as a result of
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By Michael Jjingo If you think AI is just for typing prompts, generating reports, or fixing grammar, you’re only sipping from the surface of a lake. Artificial Intelligence isn’t just a faster assistant, it’s a force multiplier for the curious, the strategic, and the bold. The real magic begins when
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The cost of mobile telephone call costs in the East African Community have remained high and varying despite the introduction of the One Network Area (ONA) Initiative in 2014. ONA was created to make mobile roaming across the EAC simple and affordable, by making the phone work as if it
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The introduction of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) by Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has led to an increase in the domestic revenue collections, the Auditor General, Edward Akol, has revealed. This revelation is contained in the December 2025 Auditor General’s report that was laid before Parliament last
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By Mike Omuodo From an online post, a commentator asked an intriguing question: “If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about?”. The comment section went wild, with some commentators saying that AU no longer
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