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Open Letter to the Chief Justice: Your Silence on Corruption is Very Loud
Chief Justice Alfonse-Owiny-Dollo (PHOTO/Courtesy) Mr. Chief Justice, I write to you today as a concerned Ugandan, and indeed, on behalf...
MICHAEL JJINGO: Before the Grey Hair Comes: Retirement Planning is a must do
Is it the gray hair? They never tell you when it starts, but one day, you’ll drink coffee and complain...
OPEN LETTER TO GEN MUSEVENI: Let’s rethink why UPE, USE schools still charge fees
Your Excellency, This weekend, at the thanksgiving service for Minister Mary Grace Mugasa — and at various other platforms before...
KENNETH KIMBUGWE: Ugandans must rethink savings for lasting financial security
Kenneth Kimbugwe: Sales Manager, Life Assurance In today’s fast-paced economy, the pressure to see immediate returns on investment is understandable....
OIL AND GAS
Petroleum Authority of Uganda Appoints Steven Enach as New Director Midstream
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) appoints Steven Enach as Director Midstream, overseeing oil and gas infrastructure development. ENTEBBE, Uganda — The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) announced Thursday the appointment of Steven Enach as its new Director Midstream. The appointment...
Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar ink petroleum accord
Mr. Halfani R. Halfani, Board Chair for PURA (L), Ms. Lynda Biribwona, PAU Board Chairperson,(C), Mr. Muhammed S. Said, the Managing Director of ZPRA (R) shortly after the signing ceremony at Petroleum House, Entebbe. ENTEBBE, UGANDA — The Petroleum Authority of...
How Tilenga Project is strengthening Uganda’s Oil & Gas supply chain through capacity-building initiatives
KAMPALA — While the Tilenga Project has made major strides in employment and procurement, TotalEnergies EP Uganda (TEPU) is also prioritizing supplier development and capacity-building to ensure local businesses and professionals thrive beyond the construction phase. At the Q1 Supplier...
REAL ESTATE
Absa CIB sponsors East Africa property summit
NAIROBI, Kenya — Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) will be the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property...
KCB Bank, Reportage launch customized real estate financing options
Alkesh Rajput Kumar, President of Reportage Properties Uganda and Miranda Bageine Musoke, Head of Retail Banking at KCB Bank Uganda,...
Sudhir’s Pearl Business Park in final touches
Construction of the multi-billion dollar massive Pearl Business Park that will host office premises, a shopping centre, and health and...
AFRICA
Iran accuses Israel of war crimes and terrorism, vows retaliation, seeks UN intervention
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi KAMPALA, UGANDA & TEHRAN, IRAN – June 13, 2025 – The Islamic Republic of Iran...
COMESA, EAC Competition Bodies Sign MoU to Strengthen Regional Enforcement
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission (CCC) and the East African Community...
Book Review: “The Greedy Barbarian” by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – A Ugandan Myth Reimagined Through the Lens of Corruption
"The Greedy Barbarian" by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Explore a controversial Ugandan novel that reimagines an ancient myth to expose political corruption...
Tech Adoption, African Expansion Fuel Equity Group’s KSh 15.4 Billion Earnings
From L-R: Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, Claver Serumaga, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and Equity...
FEATURED NEWS
Tororo leaders hail Lady Justice Sarah Langa for her Dedication,Mentorship and Integrity
TORORO- Kabosa Village in Kwapa, Tororo District, was filled with joy, gratitude, and celebration as Lady Justice Sarah Langa Siu,...
TOURS AND TRAVEL
Hyatt Projects 50% Room Growth in Africa by 2030
CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced it anticipates a 50% growth in its room count across Africa by the end...
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Book Review: “The Greedy Barbarian” by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – A Ugandan Myth Reimagined Through the Lens of Corruption
"The Greedy Barbarian" by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: Explore a controversial Ugandan novel that reimagines an ancient myth to expose political corruption...
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