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Uganda Airlines CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki and UEDCL boss Paul Mwesigwa are under intense pressure as public frustration, politics, and performance collide. Running strategic state enterprises with deep legacy problems, their survival may hinge less on history and more on how decisively they deliver results now.

On the Edge: Why 2026 Could be a Make-or-Break Year for Uganda Airlines’ Jennifer Bamuturaki and UEDCL’s Paul Mwesigwa

If there are any Ugandan CEOs in the hot seat, then it is Uganda Airlines’ Jennifer Bamuturaki and Uganda Electricity Distribution Limited’s Paul Mwesigwa. They run two strategic state enterprises, and both

January 3, 2026

The Big Story

A photo collage of of Benon Kajuna, the new Managing Director at Uganda Railways Corporation and the Standard Gauge Railway artistic impression.

IN THE HOT SEAT: Will Benon Kajuna finally revive Uganda’s ailing Railway system?

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February 10, 2025

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Col Burah, Ag. Ambassador, Mr Bageya PS, Eng. Kijavara DDG TPA and Fasha, TPA

Tanzania entices Uganda’s business community to use Dar-es-Salaam port

Ugandan business community should utilize the modern port facilities at the Port of Dar-es-Salaam because they are safe and secure. The plea was made by Juma Kivajara, the Deputy Director General of

January 29, 2024

Business & Markets

A collage illustrating the infrastructure projects that are transforming Uganda in development

10 Infrastructure projects transforming Uganda in the next decade

Under the NDP III, a total of 69 core projects have been identified, 16 of which are on-going and reflect the need to complete unfinished work during the NDPII period. 51 are

July 11, 2022

The Big Story

Benon Kajuna, Director of Transport in the Ministry of Works and Transport speaking at the event

Government Commissions Railway Training Centre, calls for proper management of resources allocated

Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama has advised Uganda Railway Corporation to ensure proper management and accountability of all resources at their disposal, if the railway sub-sector is to grow and

May 27, 2022

News & Analysis

For and easier access to the road, Upesi cards can be purchased at each point of sale on the Toll Plazas along the Expressway

Know What your Vehicle is Entitled to pay as Kampala – Entebbe Expressway Toll fee payment commences

Road users on the Kampala – Entebbe Expressway officially started paying toll fees yesterday Saturday, 8th January 2022 at 11am at three (3) toll stations in Mpala, Kajjansi and Busega. The commencement

January 9, 2022

News & Analysis·The Big Story

Gen Katumba Wamala who survived by assassinated today morning. Courtesy photo

God has given me a second chance: Gen Katumba Wamala says after surviving assassination

Works and Transport minister Gen Katumba Wamala has said that his health condition is not life threatening and that God has saved his life after surviving an assassination attempt on his life.

June 1, 2021

News & Analysis

Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has raised concerns over violations by contractors.

MANIFESTO WEEK: Works and Transport sector attains 80% of manifesto commitments, adds 1,548km of newly paved roads to national road network

The Works and Transport Ministry has, in the last 5 years, has made great strides to improve Uganda’s transport sector despite the immense hurdles. According to the line Minister, Gen Katumba Wamala,

May 8, 2021

Politics & Goverment

Minister of Works & Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala opens the National Road Safety Summit. Courtesy photo

Transport minister decries irresponsible road use, reinstates ‘Operation Fika Salaama’

The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba has appealed to all Ugandans to join the fight against irresponsible road use in the country especially during the upcoming festive season which

December 11, 2020

Company News

Proposed facility for Issuance of driving permits by Uganda Security Printing Company. Courtesy photo

Government Extends Face Technologies Contract

The government of Uganda has extended the contract of Face Technologies that is mandated to issue driving permits. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Works and Transport said that all its regional driving

December 3, 2020

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