Trevor Lutalo is a features writer and storyteller with a strong interest in topics such as business, taxation, and climate issues. He has explored the connection between environmental sustainability and economic growth, while also delving into subjects like travel and agriculture.
Kampala’s skyline reimagined: An artist's impression of the Twed Heights Hilton and Kampala Marriott Hotel—two luxury landmarks set to redefine hospitality, business, and urban elegance in Uganda.
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The prize money might offer a fleeting solution, covering immediate operational costs or player salaries for a short period. But it can rarely allow for strategic, long-term investments so desperately needed for sustainable growth.
Football in Uganda has long cemented its place as the national sport, pulsating with an undeniable, albeit still growing, passion. Yet, beneath the roar of the crowd and the thrill of each
The success of mobile money laid the blueprint for a wave of Fintech startups that sought to build upon this digital financial infrastructure. One of the most prominent success stories is SafeBoda.
For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the fabric of
The groundwork for URA's intense scrutiny of telecoms was laid in the early 2000s when Celtel, now Airtel, challenged Value Added Tax assessments on airtime provided to its employees.
Uganda’s telecom sector has blossomed since its liberalisation in the 1990s, evolving into a highly profitable and transformative force. With mobile penetration surpassing 70% and mobile money establishing itself as a parallel
Uganda, rightfully dubbed the “Pearl of Africa,” continues to cement its reputation as a premier luxury safari destination. From the misty mountains home to endangered mountain gorillas to the vast savannahs teeming
As the sun dips below the horizon, a gentle breeze weaves through the swaying palms, infusing the air with the intoxicating aroma of fresh lake water and scents of blossoming flowers. At
Uganda's financial landscape has undergone a revolutionary transformation, with mobile money evolving from a novel concept to a colossal economic engine.
In May 2021, Bank of Uganda issued two licenses to Airtel Mobile Commerce and MTN Mobile Money to conduct various money transfer and payment services. The licenses were partly intended to implement
In May 1995, Celtel hit the ground running with the launch of the first mobile phone in Uganda, a rare opportunity in the country’s history that has gone on to transform generations
It’s been 30 years since the first mobile phone was launched in Uganda. The launch, in 1995, of Celtel as the first mobile telecommunications company rewrote Uganda’s telecom story in ways no
International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation. For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy, attracting adventurers,
Sprung up on the banks of the world’s longest river – the Nile – on the fringes of Kabalega Falls National Park, also known as Murchison Falls National Park, is the serene