By RTN Kalikumutima Deo There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning. The recent tightening of United…
Over the past four decades, a generation of entrepreneurs, professionals, farmers, and property owners has built significant wealth. As this generation retires or passes on, the challenge facing families is…
By Denise Kayiraba Across East Africa, institutions are operating in an environment that appears familiar on the surface but has fundamentally shifted underneath. Markets are expanding, regulatory frameworks are tightening,…
By Maryann Wanjiku Michuki There is a truth many of us quietly live with: in Uganda, one medical emergency can change everything. A Twitter user once captured it painfully well…
Let’s start with the obvious. Africa has energy: sun, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. But having the resource does not necessarily mean having the electricity. Because energy doesn’t flow on…
Over 50% of Uganda’s GDP is attributed to the informal sector (UBOS 2024 Census Report). It is therefore inevitable that financial institutions have to tap into it to sell their…
A Leader Among the People As the sun dipped below the horizon on July 14, 2025, President Yoweri Museveni entered Kampala, marking the grand finale of his nationwide Parish Development…
Last week, I was privileged to facilitate a workshop organised by TrustAfrica and Solidaridad for Women-led Tea Enterprises in Uganda held at Crane Resort, Ishaka – Bushenyi between 18th and…
On June 12, 2025, Uganda’s Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija, unveiled a UGX 72.3 trillion budget for FY 2025/26, projecting a robust 7% economic growth despite global uncertainties. With agriculture…
Long before Fitbits told us to stand every hour, before standing desks were considered “progressive,” and well before HR sent emails about posture and back health, our primary school teachers…
By George William Kiyingi In Uganda’s bold ambition to eradicate poverty and foster prosperity at the grassroots, the Parish Development Model (PDM) stands out as a transformative framework. Yet, no…
I solemnly swear……… is a defining moment for any leader who has vied for a post and they are now ready to take on the leadership mantle and start implementing…
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Honorable Matia Kasiaja recently read the budget speech for financial year 2025/26. The theme for the budget is Full Monetisation of Uganda’s Economy…
In today’s economy, owning a productive asset; a vehicle, a motorcycle, or a piece of machinery, is more than a convenience. It’s a catalyst for financial independence, business growth, and…
