Author: Irene Ageno Julu

We congratulate Democratic Republic of Congo joining the EAC making a total of seven countries. The Regional Economic Community has sited several success Uniting the region economically and socially evidenced in the EAC passport that eased travel between states as well as Migration integration with Uganda as the largest refugees host. Though the aspect of a common currency to promote trade hasn’t been achieve, Language barrier on the other hand could be no more in the near future as Uganda who is the least swahili speaking country joins the cause to learn by adopting and absorbing the language in primary…

Singer Spice Diana known as Hajjara Namuwkya is allegedly wanted over the murder of a 27 year old casual labourer. On 30th June 2022, Nsamba who climbed the home of the musician was brutally beaten by mob for attempted robbery and whisked to katwe police where he was taken to Mulago Hospital. Nsamba who past on in Hospital sustained injuries that led to his death. Its on that note that police summoned Spice Diana as to aid investigations.Meanwhile the singer has been traversing the country from one performance to the next minting cash. We shall keep you posted on developments…

The second CEO Forum meeting took place today 1st July with numerous CEOs from both government and private entities, from production, media, NGOs and others sharing futuristic prospects for growth and development for several sectors. Interesting but not new, members raised the issue of Buy Uganda Build Uganda by requesting President Museveni to look into turning KACITA Traders from importers to exporters of Ugandan products by providing key aspects like finance and subsidies. Well, this is overdue because Ugandans are highly entrepreneurial but demotivated, frustrated by imported cheaper goods which has flooded the market.With all the presented industrial requests, it’s…

Do you need to study business to know the business language? No! Everyone can become a successful business owner as long as you agree and appreciate the outcomes of business. Uganda is very entrepreneurial considering the size of the informal sector. This is the sector of the economy where young intellectuals operate, such minds can transform the economy if given the support necessary. However, they invest small, earn as much as they can without a dream to become bigger.The following if taken seriously may transform a small business to larger company.Business IdentificationDespite the informality, we still need to be mindful…

With the 2021/2022 ending in June, Ugandans welcome a new financial year. Unlike the former where covid 19 shut down economies with lockdowns, the latter is expected to recover what had been lost with a fully opened economy. In order to achieve the National Development Plan, government through ministry of Finance approved 48 trillion shilling. The budget is to be financed by tax collection by Uganda Revenue Authority and Government borrowing. The Minister Matia Kasaija also stressed that no new taxes will be introduced but improvements in Revenue collection. An increase in tax payers and tax base has been achieved…

While Ugandans are frustrated with the thought of inflation and projected famine, it’s ambiguous to say that Parliament approved and released estimated 2.4b to procure brand new Mercedes-Benz worth $500,000 for Speaker Rt. Hon. Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa. Much as it is provided for in the Constitution, Ugandans do not only contend the price but also the timing, with the increasing recession. Was it humane, fair to procure now and not later while the economy suffers? Ordinary Ugandans are baffled, disappointed and frustrated by inhumane nature of the Parliament they voted. Others wonder where the government official…

Relationships are always tough, and things don’t get any easier as time goes on. With most long-term relationships, there are going to be periods of ups and downs along the way. Wandering eyes can also become a problem when anyone spends the bulk of his time with just one person. The most important thing is to be aware of the inevitable moment of doubt, and to make a plan to counteract them. Just because you’ve been together for a long time doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun being in the relationship.Of course, the key ingredient to any satisfying relationship…

Buganda Rd Court this week charged Dr. Kizza Besigye with ‘Inciting Voilence’ and granted him cash bail of shs. 30million. However the former Presidential candidate declined bail and was remanded to luzira prison claiming the amount was unfair and extension of injustices he has faced for long. When Granted Bail is Denied Bail! Is 30 Million shillings Cash Bail Justifiable? Besigye through his lawyers made appeal which will be heard next week. His arrest for ‘walk to work’ a project he calls a wake up call against increasing Commodity Prices, unfair laws, corruption and other unconstitutional acts of government. It’s…

One of Africa’s leading University which is state owned, Makerere University graduated over 12,000 students in different fields from Monday 23rd with the last slot slated for tomorrow Friday the 27th of May. Prof. Ezra Suruma, University Chancellor in his opening speech enlightened graduands to be mindful of their direction and destination as he insights that the University has strengthened and empowered them to thrive and prosper whereas Vice Chancellor Prof. Banarbus Nawangwe added by encouraging gallant Makerereans to keep up with personal contributions towards the good of Makerere’s agenda. Despite the pandemic and its effects on education with several…

Ordinary Citizens Disappointed with President Museveni’s Response to Increasing Commodity Prices It’s been a tough half year for Ugandans with weekly price increase on commodities such as washing soap, cooking oil, salt, baking flour and others. Not like the prices were any favourable, with more than thirty years of leadership, one would expect increase in social welfare, reduction in poverty levels and minimum wage to improve livelihood. What the country is witnessing is a progressive price increase on commodities for three decades. However yesterday the 22nd of May, the President in his address linked economic crisis to the Ukraine -Russia…