A Blueprint for NSSF’s independence and National growth COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | The National Social Security Fund’s (NSSF) historic declaration of a 22.53% interest rate—crediting Sh5.44 trillion to member accounts as total assets touched Sh32.8 trillion—should have been a moment of pure institutional pride. Yet, the commanding posture …
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From Shillings 3,400 to Shillings 6,900: Is the ‘Normalised’ Fuel Price Ever Coming Back Down? COMMENT | MORRISON RWAKAKAMBA | When global crude oil prices skyrocket, prices at Ugandan fuel pumps shoot up overnight. When global crude prices plunge, local pump prices barely budge. They settle instead on a …
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COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts …
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MORRISON RWAKAKAMBA | COMMENT | The ongoing Kyankwanzi retreat discussions have mostly focused on the prosperity of Ugandans. In consideration of the foregoing, the most vital document presented and discussed over and over again was “Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy”. This document outlines a journey map that would take Uganda from a …
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COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | The Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum in Kampala is a signature event that brings together 500+ business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from both nations. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a powerhouse investor in Africa, committing over $110 billion to the continent …
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COMMENT | MORRISON RWAKAKAMBA | There is a growing tradition of Musevenists. I have studied President Museveni for over 20 years; his books and essays remain optimal sources. At some point(s) I have disagreed with some of his measures. Disagreement(s) over measures/opinions are okay, and President Kaguta Museveni understands that. But …
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COMMENT | MORRISON RWAKAKAMBA | Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, he signed an executive order intended to support the growth of the United States crypto industry, signaling an intention to approach crypto …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government through the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has embarked on undertaking feasibility study on the three proposed industrial parks in the West Nile region. The feasibility study comes nearly two years after three districts in the region offered acres of land for establishment of industrial …
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Time for the country to leap into pharma knowledge and great value manufacturing COMMENT | MORRISON RWAKAKAMBA | Uganda Investment Authority is working with Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to implement establishment of an over 500 acre fully serviced major pharmaceutical industrial park in Nakasongala to spur human …
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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local governments in four districts of southwestern Uganda have offered free land to Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) for the establishment of industrial parks in the region. The districts are Kisoro, Kabale, Mbarara and Rukungiri. Kisoro district alone has offered 620 acres of land located in …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
