The appointment of Girma Wake, the legendary former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as the interim head of Uganda Airlines in early 2026 is being hailed by many Ugandans as a ‘rescue mission’ for the national carrier. However, the 82-year-old aviation…
Uganda Airlines’ recent operational disruptions have reignited public debate about fleet decisions, leadership choices, and the commercial sustainability of the national carrier. Much of the commentary has understandably focused on management within the airline itself, with the Chief Executive Officer…
Uganda’s national debt crisis is escalating as Parliament , led by the Speaker Hon. Anita Among, is abruptly recalled from recess to urgently process a fresh batch of loans totaling over Shs2.177 trillion. This significant new borrowing request comes at…
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has publicly criticised the government’s decision to allocate Shs5.4 billion toward purchasing a power stabiliser for Roofings Limited in Namanve Industrial Park. This condemnation came amidst the parliamentary approval…
The Parliament of Uganda has rejected the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill, 2024, arguing that the proposed legislation fundamentally fails to address the country’s actual energy crises. This follows a highly charged plenary sitting on September 17, 2025, during which legislators asserted that the Bill, although well-intentioned, focuses on superficial measures such as appliance labelling […]
The Ugandan government’s recent allocation of an additional Shs 115 billion to Atiak Sugar Factory has raised eyebrows among citizens, with many questioning whether the investment reflects value for money. This new investment brings the total government investment in the…
The Parliament of Uganda on Wednesday approved an additional payment of Shs298 billion to Enrica Pinetti for the construction of Lubowa International Specialized Hospital, bringing the total amount of funds sunk into the project so far to Shs774.469 billion. The…