Uganda Airlines Dreaming Bigger Than Ever
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…
Healing the World from Matugga: Uganda’s Bold Bet on a Cancer Cure
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…
Museveni Declares War on Internal Saboteurs: “Why Has the Political Class Failed to See the Importance of Boona Basome?”
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…
What the Restored Karuma Bridge Brings
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…
The Hidden Human Cost the Saaka Bridge Has Ended
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…
How Lira University Will Use Shs3 Billion to Tackle Uganda’s Teenage Pregnancy Crisis
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…
The Feasibility of Electricity Tariff Reduction with UEDCL in Charge
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…
Will UEDCL Deliver Where Umeme Fell Short?
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…
Makerere Launches Degree Programs for Nursery and Primary Teachers in Line with National Education Reform
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…
“Be Careful About the Courses You Recommend for Our Children,” says President Museveni…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged a fundamental rethinking of university education in Uganda, emphasizing the need for practical and marketable academic programs that can uplift students from low-income backgrounds.…