Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development The impending launch of Uganda Airlines direct flights to London Gatwick scheduled to commence on 18th May 2025, is set to open up trade and tourism opportunities for both Uganda and the United Kingdom. The London route has
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The rise of gambling addiction and the dangers of underage gaming have become a pressing concern in Uganda. Recognizing the urgency of the matter, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has spearheaded responsible gaming awareness campaigns, such as the recent initiative in Kamwokya. These efforts have sparked crucial
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By Faith Edigold Musimenta What’s one thing you can’t go a day without? For me, it’s a slice of watermelon—yummy! Just thinking about it makes me want to grab one right now. But beyond our personal cravings, there’s something even more essential to our daily lives—something we often take for
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By John Meshach, Commercial Manager, Yara East Africa Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. However, despite their significant role in the sector, women and youth continue to face systemic barriers that limit their full participation. While the conversation on inclusivity in agriculture is
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By Yusuf Masaba The second National Development Plan II, the government’s policy blueprint, an offshoot of the Vision 2040 to transform Uganda into a Middle Incomes class economy, now in its fourth series initially conceptualised establishment of four regional cities, namely, Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Arua. The blueprint also laid
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By Eric Mabuza Jnr, General Manager, ITHUBA Uganda When we launched the Uganda National Lottery just a few months ago, we didn’t simply introduce a game. We introduced a promise—a promise of fairness, opportunity, and national progress. And today, I can confidently say: that promise is already coming to life.
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Oil drilling is ongoing at Kingfisher and Tilenga projects The oil and gas sector over the weekend got a vote of confidence from Alpha MBM with the signing of an implementation agreement for a green refinery in the Albertine Graben. The Uganda Refinery project is estimated to cost around US$
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The Joe Walker Road Safety Campaign has taken an innovative approach - walking across the country to engage communities, educate road users, and advocate for stricter enforcement of road safety measures. Over the past three years, the Joe Walker Road Safety Campaign, with strong support from Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU),
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By Christopher Burke-Senior Advisor, WMC Africa Seven weeks after President Donald Trump announced a pause in operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assess programmatic efficiencies and consistency with US foreign policy; Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also acting administrator at USAID, announced 83 percent of
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By Moses Ekunu The global energy transition has fundamentally altered the way nations approach oil and gas investments. While much of the focus has been on financing and production, one critical issue remains largely overlooked - Decommissioning. For East Africa, failure to proactively plan for the decommissioning of oil and
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