Features
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Is BoU thriving, or just surviving?
By Mark Kidamba As a statutory requirement stipulated in Section 49 of the Bank of Uganda Act 2000, the central…
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Internet use in Uganda surges, but majority still offline
Over the past few years, Uganda has witnessed a digital transformation, marked by a steady increase in internet usage across…
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How dfcu’s Women in Business Program is transforming women’s entrepreneurship, insights from Dr. Gudula Naiga Basaza
Empowering women is like watering the roots of a tree, it nourishes the entire community. This was one of dfcu…
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How WhatsApp’s blue ticks saved a businessman from a UGX88 million debt claim
In a landmark decision, Uganda’s Commercial Division of the High Court threw out a default judgment against Tusubira Joseph Waisswa,…
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DRUGGED AND ROBBED: The silent danger on Uganda’s upcountry buses
As dawn breaks over Kampala’s bus terminals, travelers board buses heading to upcountry destinations, clutching their bags and waving goodbye…
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NSENENE FEVER: From fields to fryers, grasshopper craze takes over
In the bustling markets of Kampala, a distinct buzz fills the air every November. It’s nsenene season a time when…
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Buyende district and its environmental challenges
By Waiswa Michael Baluye Buyende district, located in the cattle corridor region, faces several challenges primarily linked to environmental stressors…
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How It Happened: Tensions, scuffles, as parliament passed the controversial Coffee Bill
Uganda’s Parliament on Wednesday passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024, setting in motion the dissolution of the Uganda Coffee…
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Bridging the Gap: How the GROW Project is connecting women entrepreneurs to financial resources in Uganda
The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the…
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Why peaceful demonstrations in Uganda often end in chaos
In Uganda, public demonstrations rarely follow the peaceful scripts activists hope for. Even with organizers emphasizing peaceful intentions, scenes of…
