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 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 […]
Under the visionary leadership of Muliisa Grace as Managing Director, Ecobank Uganda has achieved a historic milestone by arranging a €230 million (approximately Shs950 billion) syndicated loan to fuel Uganda’s economic transformation. This groundbreaking transaction, which was recently approved by…
The Law Development Centre (LDC), Uganda’s top institution for legal training, has come under intense scrutiny from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for a series of questionable expenditures totalling Shs5.1 billion. During a PAC session on August 7, 2025, a…
The rope-pulling between the Government of Uganda and Umeme is not about to end; the latest twist in the saga is that Umeme now demands USD 292M (approximately Shs1,062,885,840,000) as the total claim for its buyout. It should be noted…
The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks associated with the Isimba Hydro Power Dam, warning that it could collapse at any moment, posing a significant threat to the lives of people living…
A Parliamentary Leader with the Mindset of a Reformer This week, Publicist East Africa is proud to spotlight Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, as our Captain of Industry, a bold and articulate leader…
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Ruth Nankabirwa downplayed fears that the power supply in the country is set to be interrupted with the exit of Umeme, following the expiry of the company’s concession on March 31, 2025. After…
The Ugandan government has revised the final buyout price for national power distributor Umeme to USD190.9 million, approximately Shs699 billion, from the earlier estimated USD191 million, about Shs700 billion. This development comes as Umeme’s concession ends on March 31, 2025.…
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 government of Uganda has allocated Shs60 billion towards the completion and operationalization of the Coffee Value Addition Plant in Ntungamo District. The Coffee Value Addition Plant, being overseen by Nelson Tugume, the proprietor of Inspire Africa Coffee Group, is…
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…
The recent rejection by the Ugandan parliament of a request to exempt businessman Donati Kananura from paying taxes worth Shs2,696,768,814 on grounds that he is battling diabetes and prostate enlargement has sparked a debate on the pros and cons of…
Uganda’s government is seeking a massive loan to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor, as its 20-year concession comes to an end on March 31, 2025. The government is negotiating with Stanbic Bank to secure…