Features
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Ugandan Oil Baptised “Pearl Sweet”: A brilliant blend between chemistry and national pride
By Ingrid Mpanga When the brand name “Pearl Sweet” was officially assigned to Uganda’s commercial crude oil, it triggered an…
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Editorial Opinion: It is time to stop buying cars for public servants
In Milton Obote’s Uganda, government vehicles were not personalised. They belonged to the office, not the officer. A driver had…
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When Chaos Overtakes Reason: Why good systems should not be allowed to fail
By Norman Katende Every day, WhatsApp groups and other information-sharing platforms in Uganda circulate stories that leave us wondering how…
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What dfcu’s powered Netherlands study trip taught Uganda’s Best Farmer Awards winner Zubair Mukaaya on farming success
The Best Farmers Awards have become one of Uganda’s most influential platforms for recognising excellence in agriculture, celebrating farmers who…
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When the Machine Stops Asking Permission: What OpenAI’s AI Cyber Attack Means for Uganda
By Ingrid Mpanga For years, the greatest fear surrounding artificial intelligence was that it would replace jobs. Teachers worried students…
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Opinion: The most important election in your community may not be the one you think
As Uganda conducts Local Council elections, attention has once again shifted to campaign posters, village meetings and community debates. For…
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Pan-Africanism and South Africa’s Xenophobia: Lessons from Uganda’s Refugee Policy
By Baluye Michael Waiswa Pan-Africanism is founded on the belief that African nations and people should unite to promote peace,…
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Here is what needs to be done to reduce election petitions
Election petitions have become an increasingly common feature of Uganda’s electoral process, largely due to allegations of irregularities and non-compliance…
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From Bank to Agribusiness: How Dr Richard Wemesa built a value-adding farm enterprise
Uganda’s agricultural sector is increasingly looking beyond production towards value addition, processing and stronger agricultural value chains. As farmers contend…
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From boda boda to corporate world – how Simon Ssekayi, a local entrepreneur, navigated business risks and reinvented himself
In Uganda’s competitive business environment, many entrepreneurs build their careers through a series of experiments, setbacks and adjustments. Ssekaayi Simon’s…
