Opinion

To protect biodiversity and ensure agricultural sustainability, the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), and the Centre...

By Crispin Kaheru, Member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) The world is full of smart talkers. Uganda has no shortage of them. They flood our Television screens, dominate radio talk shows, and lately, they have found a new...

The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, has called for increased investment in youth skilling initiatives to accelerate Uganda’s economic transformation. Speaking at a showcasing at Kigowa skilling centre in...

Uganda, a landlocked country in East Africa, has steadily integrated itself into the global economy through its diverse export activities. Despite being a relatively small player in the global market, Uganda's exports have a significant impact on the country's...

The Presidential Initiative for Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) successfully hosted its annual Sports Gala, bringing together trainees from various skilling centres across Kampala for a day of competition, camaraderie, and patriotism. Held at the prestigious Makerere...

The complexities of migration present ongoing challenges and opportunities worldwide, and the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) has established itself as a key platform for addressing these issues in Eastern Africa. The forum convenes leaders and experts from...

“A 40-foot container costs USD 3,500 to transport from Mombasa to Kampala by road, compared to only USD 1,500 by rail. When the Standard Gauge Railway is complete, it will take just one day for transport. That is why...

The Africa Association of Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) Roundtable Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) has gathered ministers from various member states, public administration and management experts, practitioners, and stakeholders across Africa and beyond to foster dialogue, knowledge...

As President of Uganda and Head of the National Policy Committee that supervises the implementation of Parish Development Model (PDM), His Excellency Yoweri Museveni will be undertaking a nationwide tour to assess the programme’s performance, engage stakeholders and get...

By Joellah Anshemeza The Pan African Congress Business Forum, starting on October 6th and ending on October 12th at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, Kampala, presents an opportunity to identify products and services in demand across the United States market. The forum is...