Uganda to Receive Over $2 Billion in Fresh World Bank Funding
By Ssenkayi Marvin Ezra Uganda has secured over US$2 billion in fresh financing from the World Bank Group, a major vote of confidence in the country’s ongoing economic reforms and…
A Guide to the Ongoing 2026 Parliamentary Elections Process
By Diana Kintu The Electoral Commission of Uganda has released detailed guidelines to help the public and aspiring candidates navigate the nomination and campaign processes for the upcoming 2026 General…
How the EC Plans to Balance Transparency, Neutrality, and Pressure Ahead of 2026 Polls
By: Boy Fidel Leon Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) is once again stepping into the spotlight, as the country edges closer to the January 2026 general elections. With 30 presidential hopefuls…
President Museveni Launches Historic Lwattamu House Project at Mengo
By Fidel Boy Leon President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday, July 25, officially launched the construction of Lwattamu House, a landmark six-storey complex that will serve as the official headquarters,…
Grammys in Kampala: How Uganda’s Creative Openness is Rebranding the Nation
By Fidel Boy Leon When history is written, it often begins with small moments that echo far beyond their immediate context. Such is the case with Grammy Award-winning American artist…
David Bahati, State Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Unveils Tax Incentives for E-Motorcycle Assemblers
By Fidel Boy Leon Uganda has entered a defining phase in its industrial transformation, one where clean energy, sustainable transport, and responsible manufacturing are no longer just policy ideals, but…
How Uganda’s Electricity Network Is Being Modernised Under UEDCL
By Fidel Boy Fidel Since reclaiming Umeme’s assets on April 1, 2025, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has made significant strides in modernising the country’s electricity sector. Under…
What the New Sugarcane (Amendment) Act Means for Uganda’s Sugarcane Industry Power Balance.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed the Sugarcane (Amendment) Bill, 2023 into law, an act that not only restructures governance in Uganda’s sugar sector, but also attempts to reset the…
How Much Do We Owe Umeme?
The question of how much Uganda truly owes electricity distributor Umeme has been a source of debate, confusion, and political contention. While Umeme initially claimed USD 234 million in unrecovered…
How Decentralization and Cutting-Edge Innovation Are Reshaping Cancer Care in Uganda
Cancer care in Uganda is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the decentralization of treatment services and the adoption of cutting-edge innovations. The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is leading this…