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In a rapidly changing global energy landscape, African countries must seize the opportunity to invest more in their energy projects. To truly harness the continent’s vast potential, it is crucial to create an enabling environment that attracts investment and removes barriers. This can be achieved by implementing attractive regulatory and fiscal terms, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for Africa’s energy sector. Africa, ...

In a recent address, President Museveni explained his opposition to certain family planning methods, stating that he had dismissed foreign concerns about Uganda’s population growth. He emphasized that he wanted the country to progress at its own pace, without external interference. However president Museveni argued that some family planning methods were incompatible with Ugandan cultural traditions and values. He expressed ...

In the serene district of Mayuge, a wave of distress has gripped the local community. The National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team stormed the area, leaving a trail of demolished homes in their wake. Nearly 13 years ago, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued a directive to return the land gazetted for a forest reserve in Mayuge to the local communities. ...

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly condemned the recent statements made by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, and Rakai Woman Member of Parliament, Juliet Kinyamatama. The legislators’ remarks, seemingly glorifying corruption and downplaying its seriousness, have triggered widespread outrage. During an event in Lwengo district, Kinyamatama defended fellow MP Cissy Namujju, who faced accusations of financial impropriety. In ...

Uganda has solidified its position as the leading destination for Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) within the East African Community, as unveiled in the 2024 World Investment Report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). UNCTAD’s report attributes Uganda’s remarkable success in attracting foreign investments to its investor-friendly environment, specifically highlighting the ease of establishing businesses. Uganda’s adoption ...