Uganda’s decision to roll out three major national data initiatives in 2025—focusing on education, aquaculture, and the labour market—is more than statistical housekeeping. It’s a bold move to put evidence…
Uganda Airlines is preparing to leverage its upcoming Entebbe–London Gatwick route to expand its footprint across Europe. Starting May 18, 2025, the national flag carrier will commence four weekly flights…
When President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola to State House Entebbe, the meeting signaled more than a ceremonial nod to science. It marked a convergence of…
As Uganda celebrates increasing school enrollment and improved healthcare access, President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stark warning against what he termed “internal saboteurs” within the public service and political…
The Karuma Bridge, a vital link between northern and southern Uganda, officially reopened to all traffic on Monday after undergoing weeks of rehabilitation. The 62-year-old bridge has been significantly improved…
For decades, crossing the River Mpologoma was more than just a logistical challenge—it was a life-threatening ordeal. Without a bridge, residents of Kaliro and Pallisa districts risked their lives every…
In a bold response to Uganda’s persistent teenage pregnancy crisis, Lira University—working with both national and international partners—has secured Shs3 billion (approximately 1.2 million Canadian dollars) to launch a major…
When President Yoweri Museveni launched efforts in 2018 to phase out private operators in Uganda’s electricity sector, his primary concern was the high tariffs burdening citizens. He had realized that…
As the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) takes over operations from Umeme after two decades of private-sector control, a critical question arises: can UEDCL succeed where Umeme struggled—particularly on…
In 2019, the Ugandan government introduced the National Teacher Policy, mandating that all teachers—from nursery to secondary school—must possess at least a bachelor’s degree by 2030. This ten-year transition period…
