Politics & Goverment

UTB, Emirates Airlines Host Delegates for Trade FAM Trip

Trevor LutaloPolitics & GovermentThe Executive TravelerJanuary 23, 2025March 15, 2025

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) working  with Emirates Airlines and the Uganda Embassy in Abu Dhabi, has kicked off a Familiarization (FAM) trip aimed at enhancing the visibility of Uganda…

Uganda High Commission, New Delhi is set to participate in the prestigious Outbound Travel Market in India

Brian EmorutGlobal NewsPolitics & GovermentJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Uganda High Commission, New Delhi in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Uganda Airlines, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) is…

Government Deactivates 4,149 Employees from January Payroll Over Validation Irregularities

Brian EmorutPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 23, 2025January 23, 2025

The Government of Uganda has deactivated 4,149 employees from the January 2025 payroll following a second-round validation and headcount exercise conducted by the Ministry of Public Service. This decision was…

MAN OF THE WEEK: Edward Akol, Uganda’s Auditor General

Muhereza KyamuteteraPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 21, 2025January 28, 2025

Edward Akol assumed the mantle of Auditor General in January 2024, bringing with him a renewed sense of purpose and determination. His foreword to the annual report underscores his commitment…

Tough times for Uganda as President Trump suspends US foreign aid for three months, cuts WHO and climate funding

CEO East Africa MagazineBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipEast AfricaGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

Uganda, a major recipient of America’s foreign aid, could find herself in a tough position after the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump issued an executive…

Gov’t Agencies owe National Water UGX 73 billion in unpaid water bills

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsC-Suite LeadershipFood, Wine & Fine DiningGlobal NewsNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryJanuary 18, 2025January 18, 2025

Government offices have continued to default on water bills which have ballooned to UGX 73 billion as the burden shifts to ordinary Ugandans who shoulder most of the payments.  Details…

Understanding Rwanda’s New Gambling Policy

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaPolitics & GovermentThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The gambling industry in Rwanda is undergoing a transformative shift as the government rolls out its Rwanda Gambling Policy, a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that the sector contributes positively…

What Do Investors Who Set Up Their HQ in Rwanda Benefit?

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaGlobal NewsPolitics & GovermentThought LeadershipJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Rwanda has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to establish their headquarters or regional offices in Africa. Through its progressive policies outlined in the Law N° 006/2021…

What Foreigners Must Know Before Investing in or Acquiring Land in Rwanda

Jean Claude NshimiyimanaCompany NewsLegal & JusticePolitics & GovermentReal Estate & ConstructionThe Big StoryJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Rwanda’s rapid development and business-friendly environment have attracted increasing foreign interest in real estate and agricultural investments. However, the country’s land rights framework is complex and uniquely shaped by its…

Decoding President Museveni’s View About the Economy in 2024

Brian EmorutPolitics & GovermentJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025

In his end-of-year address delivered on December 31, 2024, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni outlined Uganda’s economic achievements and priorities for the coming year. Speaking from Rwakitura, the President emphasised economic…