Analysis & Opinions

By Rachel Kivuna Legal, risk, and compliance functions have morphed from being regulatory checkpoints to becoming the backbone of resilient and ethical organizations. These roles are shaping how companies anticipate challenges, navigate complex regulations, and make decisions that protect both people and value. This Women’s Month, celebrating the role of

By Michael Jjingo There’s a certain buzz to the sight of a trailer finally wheeling through Malaba or Busia border, dusty and triumphant like a taxi arriving late but still somehow on time. Many Ugandan traders have built entire empires on this ritual, fill out a sheaf of paperwork, pay

By Christopher Burke-Senior Advisor, WMC Africa The emerald hills of Uganda, the "Pearl of Africa," tell a seductive lie. To many, the lush canopies and year-round verdancy suggest an inexhaustible fountain of fertility. However, beneath the beautiful aesthetic lies a haunting geological reality. In many parts of Uganda and across

By Michael Jjingo Let’s face it, our education system has taught students how to find x, recite Shakespeare, and cram the digestive system of an insect. But one thing it still struggles to teach is how to create value, solve real problems, and more importantly, earn money without writing love-like application letters to

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

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

 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,

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