A nationwide aquaculture boom takes hold, but production remains uneven Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s aquaculture sector is taking shape unevenly across the country, with some regions emerging as clear leaders while others are still building capacity, according to the latest national census. Figures from …
Read More »NWSC’s liquid ambitions
Uganda’s push for growth is flowing through its water system, where efficiency, equity, and investment will determine who truly benefits Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s ambition to transform into a modern, prosperous economy is often framed in terms of roads, electricity, and digital connectivity. But beneath …
Read More »South Africa’s AI policy cited fake research, created by AI
What lessons need to be learned NEWS ANALYSIS | NOMALANGA MASHININI | South Africa’s first attempt to establish a binding artificial intelligence (AI) policy framework came to an abrupt halt just 16 days after it was officially gazetted. On 10 April, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies published …
Read More »Arsenal storm Champions League final
London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League for just the second time in their history after beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-final. Bukayo Saka’s 44th-minute strike was enough to edge Arsenal past the La Liga side in the second leg and means …
Read More »Protection of the Sovereignty Bill, 2026; why all the fuss?
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | There have been intense debates about the proposed Protection of the Sovereignty Bill 2026 (Bill no.13). This is not bad because that is the very reason Parliament invited members of the public to present their views to the committee on Defence and Internal Affairs …
Read More »A COURT IN THE PUBLIC EYE: What the Okello Onyum case revealed about justice in Uganda
COMMENT | GYAGENDA SEMAKULA ZIKUSOOKA SSAJJABBI | As a critic of Uganda’s criminal justice system, the recently concluded proceedings in the Okello Onyum matter, presided over by Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, present a compelling case study at the intersection of criminal adjudication, judicial temperament, and public confidence in the administration …
Read More »The best players heading to the World Cup
Discover which players will be expected to make a difference for their respective nations at the World Cup. It finally feels like the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner. And with that, people are already trying to work out who the runners and riders will be. …
Read More »Union launches an affordable ‘Union Bundle’ to power Uganda’s informal sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan transport sector continues to reap the benefits of working as one unit under the Union Transport Alliance, with an all-in-one daily mobile phone bundle designed specifically for Uganda’s informal sector as the latest innovation launched. The Union Bundle, developed in partnership with MTN …
Read More »Why do so many African women bleach their skin?
Study looks beyond what they tell researchers NEWS ANALYSIS | OYENIKE BALOGUN | In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. The health consequences are not …
Read More »Government launches major coffee and cocoa drive to fight poverty in Bukedi Region
Tororo, Uganda | URN | The government has launched a major campaign to increase coffee and cocoa production in the Bukedi sub-region as part of efforts to fight poverty and expand household incomes. The initiative, code-named the National Kibaalo Concepts Awareness Campaign, was launched at the weekend by Vice President Jessica …
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