A quiet institutional tragedy is playing out in Uganda; one not of collapsed infrastructure but of collapsed justice. In the name of accountability, the State is now prosecuting its own reformers, targeting senior executives at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for a national failure they neither authored nor controlled. This
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In Uganda today, a troubling trend is unfolding- one that strikes at the very heart of justice, governance and professional integrity. Two senior executives of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), including the Deputy Executive Director (DED) and the Executive Director (ED) find themselves at the center of criminal prosecution
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As of July 2024, Uganda had approximately 2.3 million registered motor vehicles according to the Ministry of Works & Transport and URA. Photo Credit-Ochola Odonga Dominic. At sunrise in Kampala, as charcoal fires light and boda bodas hit the road, the air begins to thicken with a deadly mix of
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Uganda's food landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a growing tension between the convenience of fast food and the enduring value of traditional, healthy diets. This shift has profound implications for public health and the future of the nation's well-being. Fast food is increasingly the preferred choice for
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Uganda has the ability to grow the size of its economy 10 times in the next 15 years, but things have to be done differently, including clearing the mess that characterizes all corners, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The
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By Denis Jjuuko After nearly five years of planning, positioning, and scheming, it is time for implementation of strategies that could lead many people to their coveted offices. For some, the first hurdle is to convince their parties that they are qualified to stand for election in the primaries to
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Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank There was a slight drop in the latest headline monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) despite the private sector companies surveyed, reporting a further improvement in business conditions. The Stanbic PMI slipped down to 55.6 in June compared to the 56.4 reading recorded in
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By Samir Yassine The FY 2025/26 national budget sends a powerful signal that Uganda is open for business, and this time, the private sector is not just participating but leading the transformation. The allocation of UGX 3.5 trillion shillings to private sector development and trade facilitation marks a pivotal shift
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Bongo Honoring (center), preparing to braid a client’s hair, at Uncle Joel’s Salon By Anita Nakizito Along the bustling Cooper Complex stretch in downtown Kampala, Lingala music plays. On a chilly morning, Mrs. Bongo Honoring, 40, prepares to braid one of her clients’ hair. [caption id="attachment_78372" align="alignnone" width="300"] Cooper Complex
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By Mabel Ndawula, dfcu Foundation Executive Director On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture anchoring 70% of Uganda’s workforce and 24% of GDP, the budget allocates over
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