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    African Leaders Demand Urgent Debt Relief and Financial Reform

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 28, 2025
    The Cape Town Declaration represents a unified call for justice and economic fairness, positioning Africa as a key voice in the push for global financial reform...

    Quality Control: Outdated Standards, Council Vacuum Jeopardise Consumer Safety

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025
    The National Standards Council, which is tasked with establishing and declaring standard specifications for commodities, has been rendered inactive following it...

    Looming Pension Crisis: Exponential Growth Threatens Fiscal Sustainability by 2034

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025
    Building on findings from last year’s public service employee validation, which verified 356,602 employees on the active payroll, the Auditor General conducted...

    Sustainable Urbanisation Elusive Amid Housing Shortage

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025

    Research Sector Struggles Under Funding Gaps,d Regulatory Failures

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025
    The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, responsible for overseeing the sector, is struggling to fulfill its mandate, despite the government inve...

    URA Misclassification of Animal Feed Imports Costs Govt Revenue

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025
    The misclassification, stemming from ambiguities in the East African Community (EAC) Customs Union’s tariff system, has enabled importers to evade significant i...

    Oil Seed Project Struggles in Fourth Year Amid Procurement and Logistical Setbacks

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025

    Human Rights Commission Struggles With Case Backlog

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025
    The 2024 Auditor General’s report exposes severe delays in both investigations and tribunal proceedings, with some cases languishing for over a decade.

    NIRA’s Mass ID Renewal Faces Uncertainty Amid Funding and Staffing Gaps

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 26, 2025

    GBV: Budget Cuts and Fragmented Allocations Leave Vulnerable at Risk

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 24, 2025

    GBV's Devastating Toll on Uganda's Healthcare: A Crisis of Health and Economics

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 24, 2025

    The Economic Toll of Gender-Based Violence in Uganda

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 24, 2025
    Uganda loses an estimated Shs31 trillion annually due to the socio-economic impact of violence against women and girls, amounting to 15% of the nation’s GDP, ap...

    2025/26 Budget Emphasises Economic Growth and Key Infrastructure Projects

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 13, 2025

    Agric, Tourism and Tech Key Features in 2025/26 Budget

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 13, 2025
    According to the Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, these sectors will receive increased funding to enhance research, infrastructur...

    Economy Sustains Growth Amid Global Uncertainties

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 13, 2025
    The overall economy is projected to reach $59 billion by June, with further acceleration expected once oil revenues start flowing. Per capita income has also ri...

    Incomplete Curriculum and Teacher Training Shortfall Threaten Senior Four Graduates in A-Level

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 13, 2025

    Uganda Struggles with Solid Waste Management Despite USMID-AF Project Improvements

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 13, 2025

    Public Corporations in Uganda: A Tale of Triumph and Trouble

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 12, 2025

    A Growing Waste Crisis: Uganda Struggles Despite Project Gains

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 12, 2025

    Govt’s Shs72bn Water Debt Threatens NWSC Operations

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 10, 2025

    UWA Struggles with Over 100 Backlog of Wildlife Cases

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 7, 2025

    Unpaid Shs16bn in Park Revenue Risks Fuelling Poaching

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 7, 2025

    Lack of Tourism Fund Jeopardising Sector Development

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 6, 2025
    This fund was intended to serve as the central repository for all of the Board's income and finances, a crucial component for investing in the tourism sector's...

    Management Controls, Law Ambiguities Threaten Pension Sector Sustainability

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 6, 2025
    Legal complications, such as the 2013 court ruling on Uganda Posts and Telecommunications Corporation employees, have added to the complexities of pension calcu...

    Procurement Mess: A Ticking Time Bomb for Uganda's Economy

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 5, 2025

    Bunyoro University Funding Stalled Amid Controversial Land Deal

    Mildred Tuhaise | Feb 5, 2025

    Uganda’s Air Traffic Space Expanding as New Players Join Market

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jan 22, 2025
    In 2024, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) granted Air Services Licenses (ASL) to 10 operators, including 7 new licenses and 3 renewals.

    Uganda Aviation Scores Above Regional and Global Averages

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jan 22, 2025
    This global assessment evaluated the effectiveness of Uganda’s aviation security systems and their compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.

    Trump's Inaugural Executive Actions on Climate Signal Policy Reversal

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jan 22, 2025

    Trump to Withdraw US from Paris Agreement—Again

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jan 22, 2025

    Uganda Faces Retirement Crisis

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 6, 2024
    According to the National Labour Force Survey 2021, the employment-to-population ratio stands at a mere 43%, indicating that less than half of the working-age p...

    Uganda Faces Demographic Dilemma

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 6, 2024
    This dual demographic shift offers opportunities but also presents significant hurdles for the nation’s social and economic development.

    Uganda Faces Retirement Crisis

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 6, 2024
    According to the National Labour Force Survey 2021, the employment-to-population ratio stands at a mere 43%, indicating that less than half of the working-age p...

    New Markets Act: A Step Forward, But Challenges Remain for Working Mothers

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 4, 2024

    Uganda Struggles with Early Childhood Care and Education

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 4, 2024

    Tackling Regional and Socioeconomic Disparities in Merit Scholarships

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 3, 2024

    Taxation Disparities Raise Concerns Among Citizens

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 3, 2024

    Energy Access Crisis: Barriers and Solutions

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 3, 2024

    EOC Urges Tax Reforms to Protect Business Continuity

    Mildred Tuhaise | Dec 3, 2024

    Science Teachers vs Non-Science: Unintended Consequences of Salary Disparities

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 28, 2024
    Arts teachers, who often bear the heaviest teaching workloads—particularly in subjects like English—are significantly demoralised by the salary gap.

    Equal Opportunities Exposes Public Service Salary Disparities

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 28, 2024
    The education sector also faces salary imbalances, with head teachers earning considerably less than science teachers despite the latter often holding higher qu...

    COP29: A Flawed Carbon Market Framework Raises Concerns

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 27, 2024
    The decision to fast-track the adoption of Article 6 has been criticised for bypassing comprehensive consultations with member states and neglecting key issues,...

    Africa's Historic G20 Debut Sparks Hope and Urgency

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 27, 2024
    Shortly after the announcement, Union of Comoros President and AU chairperson Azali Assoumani took the seat as a full member of the G20.

    South Africa to Lead G20, Pledges Advocacy for African Priorities

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 26, 2024

    Childcare for Low-Income Women Still a Challenge

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 22, 2024
    Quality childcare plays a crucial role in building human capital and enhancing workforce participation.

    Childcare for Children Under Three Lacking

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 22, 2024
    Results from the 2022 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey indicate that up to 46.7% of children under the age of five were left in the care of other children u...

    Decisive Issues in Kisoro Woman MP By-election

    Mildred Tuhaise | Nov 20, 2024

    Transparency key for climate change support

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jun 18, 2024

    Is the world making any progress in building climate resilience and adaptation?

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jun 18, 2024

    Bonn Climate Talks: Progress Made, But Steep Mountain Ahead forCOP29

    Mildred Tuhaise | Jun 18, 2024
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