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As the July 2026 “First Oil” deadline approaches, a sober reality is setting in. While the Kingfisher project is nearing the finish line, the massive Tilenga project—the true heart of Uganda’s petroleum dreams—is trailing behind. From logistical bottlenecks to the “Guyana Comparison,” we explore why Ugandans may need to brace for a longer wait for the black gold to flow.

Uganda’s healthcare crisis isn’t just about understaffed hospitals or long distances to care. Behind every hospital bill lies a deeper story—one shaped by global supply chains, fuel prices, and distant conflicts that quietly determine whether life-saving care is available or affordable.

As the world marks International Women’s Day, a deeper question emerges beneath the celebration: have societies truly understood women’s empowerment, or merely applauded its symbolism? Across Uganda and the wider African continent, women have quietly transformed opportunity into infrastructure—building businesses, strengthening families, and shaping the future of wealth and leadership.

Uganda is approaching a critical wealth transfer moment as a generation of founders retires or passes on. Yet the country’s trust registration framework remains anchored in land administration, despite trusts increasingly holding businesses, shares, and other economic assets. This misalignment is quietly destroying value, complicating succession, and weakening transparency—making a strong case for moving trust oversight to the Uganda Registration Services Bureau.

The Makerere University Students’ Guild Tribunal has dismissed a petition to remove Guild President Vincent Lubega Nsamba, citing lack of evidence and procedural flaws. Filed by opposition leader Hon. Mufakinanye Moses, the petition accused Nsamba of absenteeism and neglect of duty. The Tribunal’s ruling highlights the importance of adhering to constitutional processes and urges students to understand their governance framework as campaigns for the 91st Guild elections gather pace.

As the famous saying goes, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with one step.” The banking sector has had an…

Over the past three months, several submarine cable interruptions across the African continent have resulted in a degraded Internet experience…

Dr. RICHARD PAUL MUKAMA From a young age, we were taught about the six killer diseases, against which we had…

JESSE NTALE American businessman, actor, and songwriter Jimmy Dean once said, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but…

By Khisimuzi (Khisi) Mdluli, PhD I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then…