The Ugandan government is considering a draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026 (the “Bill”), which proposes sweeping restrictions on foreign influence over domestic policy, governance and public affairs. While the...
By Helen McIntee-Carlisle– President of African Marketing Confederation For decades, the narrative of African trade was written by others. The continent was primarily a supplier of commodities – the ingredients...
By Ronald Mlalazi, President Africa Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON) The war involving Iran has moved from a geopolitical story to a supply chain shock—and fast. At the centre of it...
By Laura Bahemuka As we mark International Women’s Month, the conversation around women in leadership is evolving. It is no longer just about representation. It is about impact, influence, and...
By Agnes N. Mayanja On a rainy Tuesday afternoon in Mbarara, Justine meticulously balanced a ledger on her lap while her other hand directed a team of three mechanics repairing...
Organisational transformations of any kind are hard, and digital ones are harder. Studies and surveys have indicated that the success rate can be relatively low, with many reports suggesting that…
By Michael Jjingo Speech is silver, silence is golden! Both are precious, with silence considered to be more valuable . Silence is the harder of the two. But, saying nothing…
As I sat on my front row seat enjoying the sweet tones that oozed out of the musical instruments ‘Myko’ and his team effortlessly manipulated, I witnessed an interesting spectacle…
At the launch of her book titled ‘The Village Girl: My Dream, Life and Legacy’, Mary Wangari Wamae, the Group Executive Director of Kenya’s Equity Group – encouraged professionals to…
By Richard Yego Over the past 25 years, MTN has played an instrumental role in shaping Uganda’s telecommunications and digital economy, marking a journey characterized by innovation and transformation. Our…
In the early 1990s, Tom Kiggundu, used to move with his camera everywhere on the lookout for functions. In three years, he had become popular within the party circles of…
“The greatest fear of human beings is the fear of failure. But I encourage you, whatever you are doing, do it well and don’t be afraid of falling. When a…
Patrick Bitature In the world of entrepreneurship, success is often romanticized as an overnight phenomenon—a brilliant idea that transforms into a million-dollar venture with just a single stroke of genius….
Dr Noeline Kirabo is the founder of Kyusa, a purpose-driven organization that empowers marginalized youth and women through enterprise development in Uganda. She is a distinguished personal and business development…