Opinion

H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently (Wednesday 27, March 2024) launched Salaam Bank; Uganda's first-ever licensed Islamic Banking institution. In 2016 the government of Uganda amended the Financial Institutions Act (FIA) 2004 to make provision for Islamic Banking. In September last...

On 4 April 2024, I witnessed the launch of URSB’s Online Business Registration System (OBRS) which was held together with the Registrar General’s mid-year stakeholder engagement at the Bureau’s headquarters. The OBRS is a fully-fledged electronic system that facilitates seamless...

Uganda, a nation with a rich cultural heritage and diverse history, commemorates Tarehe Sita on the 6th of February each year. This day holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of the then National Resistance Army's (NRA) and...

The battle against corruption requires multifaceted strategies, and the media is a potent ally in this fight. On November 29, 2023, in an event graced by the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Heads of Anti-Corruption...

Amidst the ever-evolving dynamics of international relations, the role of hosting and chairing major conferences emerges as a transformative experience for nations, providing a distinctive platform to showcase diplomatic prowess, foster global partnerships, and tackle pressing global challenges. Uganda,...

The President consistently reveals in his speeches, or anywhere he has a platform, that his wealth creation gospel started long before he held any office. He just knew that it was important for a society to push the poverty...

Every 9th October is Independence Day, we celebrate the defeat of the British rule that lasted from 1894-1962.Unlike some African countries that had to go to war, Uganda negotiated her independence. However, a negotiated independence left us very divided,...

Luzira, Uganda - September 20, 2023 - In a heartwarming display of transformation, Luzira Prison has become the epicenter of a remarkable initiative aimed at equipping young people with essential life skills. The Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl/Boy...

According to Business Insider Magazine, Africa is becoming a hotspot for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) due to her rich natural resources, youthful population, and untapped markets. This is good news for the continent and even better for Uganda because,...

The Government Citizen Interaction Centre is charged with responsibilities of engaging citizens through interactions and these interactions are always supposed to be meaningful since they are aimed at helping the local person understand or know what government is doing. In...