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    BoU Maintains CBR at 9.75% as Uncertainty Looms

    Hakim Wampamba | May 14, 2025
    While the Ugandan economy grew by 6% in the first quarter of 2024/2025, the Bank of Uganda projects slower growth in major economies like the US, China, and the...

    Concerns Grow Over ‘Buying’ of Political Parties Ahead of 2025 Elections

    Hakim Wampamba | Apr 28, 2025
    Analysts warn that corruption is distorting Uganda’s political landscape as politicians turn to purchasing and rebranding parties to bypass tightened registrati...

    Experts Call for Judicial Oversight in Business Recovery at 8th Annual Insolvency Conference

    Hakim Wampamba | Apr 10, 2025
    In today’s volatile global economy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, insolvency is a critical tool for recovery, restructuring, and continuity

    Private sector strategy for construction and real estate launched

    Hakim Wampamba | Apr 10, 2025
    Unless the government works collaboratively with the private sector, the value of less than 20% of the entire construction revenues will continue accruing to Ug...

    Uganda’s Economy Poised for 6.4% Growth, Says Ggoobi

    Hakim Wampamba | Apr 8, 2025

    Direct Flights to London Open Opportunities for Ugandans - Uganda Airlines

    Hakim Wampamba | Mar 20, 2025
    The new flight marks a pivotal milestone for Uganda Airlines, expanding its network to include London as its third international destination outside Africa, aft...

    Besigye’s Lawyers Bemoan 'Legal Gymnastics' as Court Sets Dates for New Application 

    Hakim Wampamba | Mar 7, 2025
    The Nakawa Magistrate's Court has allowed the prosecution to file yet another application and deferred the main suit to March 28, leaving the defence team frust...

    Museveni Commissions Kampala Flyover, Warns Against Littering

    Hakim Wampamba | Mar 6, 2025

    Uganda Faces Economic Uncertainty Amid Trump-Vance Policy Shifts

    Hakim Wampamba | Mar 3, 2025

    Uganda’s Cocoa Production Surges with Swiss Contact’s DMF Project

    Hakim Wampamba | Mar 3, 2025

    Entebbe Airport Sees Growth in Passenger, Cargo Traffic

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 21, 2025

    Afwasa Congress Calls for Stronger Institutions to Tackle Africa’s Water Crisis

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 16, 2025
    Eng Silver Mugisha, president of the African Water and Sanitation Association (Afwasa), outlined the congress’s key thematic areas, emphasizing the need for col...

    CSOs Urge Govt to Cut Wasteful Expenditures in 2025/2026 Budget

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 13, 2025
    We believe the government can find a way to allocate resources more effectively, ensuring that critical services like healthcare, education, and infrastructure...

    NUP Aspirants Battle in Heated Debate for Kawempe North Flag

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 7, 2025
    With the selection process in its penultimate stage, candidates took turns defending their manifestos, hoping to secure both the confidence of voters and the ap...

    Nine Finance Ministry Officials Arrested Over Shs60bn BoU Heist

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 4, 2025
    Sources privy to the investigations have told the Nile Post that these officials may have knowledge regarding the mysterious disappearance of Shs60 billion from...

    Museveni's Open Letters Expose His Insecurities-Mpuuga

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 3, 2025

    Parliament Faces Crucial Task: Amending UPDF Act After Landmark Ruling

    Hakim Wampamba | Feb 3, 2025
    In an open letter, President Museveni expressed his dissatisfaction with the ruling, arguing that civilians who illegally arm themselves should fall under milit...

    CJ Dollo Defends Judiciary’s Independence Amid Criticism Over Kabaziguruka Case

    Hakim Wampamba | Jan 31, 2025
    Dollo also decried the personal attacks on judicial officers, arguing that accusations of complicity in human rights violations undermine the legal system.

    DA Political Party Registration Update

    Hakim Wampamba | Jan 27, 2025

    Shilling Faces Volatility Amid Global Uncertainty

    Hakim Wampamba | Jan 24, 2025

    Trump's Economic Policies Spark Global Market Gains but Raise Concerns for African Economies

    Hakim Wampamba | Jan 24, 2025
    Shadrack Kolya, a markets expert, warned of serious consequences for Africa, saying the region could face a liquidity crunch as access to capital markets tighte...

    Faithful Brave Rain for Rubaga Feast Day Mass, as Archbishop Ssemogerere Calls for Action

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 25, 2024
    Leading the congregation with a strong message of hope and responsibility was the Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, who called for unity and action to co...

    Uganda takes steps to address E-waste management in clean energy expansion

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 19, 2024

    Pivot payments license suspension

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 17, 2024

    Kenyan High Commissioner Hopes for Amicable Resolution in Karua Case

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 14, 2024

    Heavy Secuty and Thick Tension Outside Court Martial

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 2, 2024
    Security around the court was extraordinarily tight. Armed soldiers patrolled the roads leading to the court, creating an air of unease and heightened vigilance...

    Mild gains expected as Uganda shilling shows resilience

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 2, 2024

    Atmosphere as Dr.Besigye returned to Court Martial

    Hakim Wampamba | Dec 2, 2024

    Private Sector Decries Red Tape, Corruption at Inaugural Doing Business Forum

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 29, 2024

    EAC at 25: Hurdles Persist in Unlocking Full Trade Potential

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 25, 2024

    Lawyers Caution ULS Leadership Amid Power Struggle

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 25, 2024
    The leadership of the ULS has come under intense scrutiny, with legal practitioners expressing fears that internal disputes could undermine the organisation's m...

    Shilling Struggles as Demand from Energy, Importers Weighs High

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 22, 2024

    EACOP project financing still on track despite challenges

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 22, 2024

    Bobi Visits Besigye in Luzira, Calls for Regional Unity Against Dictatorship

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 22, 2024

    Offshore Financing for EACOP Expected to Be Finalised by Close of 2024

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 21, 2024
    Project implementers have assured the public that they are taking the necessary steps to address environmental concerns.

    Drilling Activities Progressing Amid Infrastructure Delays

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 21, 2024

    Phase II to Improve Healthcare Access and Quality in Karamoja Sub-Region

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 21, 2024

    Drilling Waste Management in Uganda: A Growing Industry

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 21, 2024

    What Next For the Coffee Sector?

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 13, 2024

    Collective Investment Schemes Show Strong Growth

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 11, 2024

    Reducing Voter turn out

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 11, 2024

    Ugandan Shilling Weakens Amid High Demand, Strong Dollar

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 8, 2024

    Parliament or Puppet? Uganda's Legislative Struggle

    Hakim Wampamba | Nov 8, 2024
    All the parliaments Uganda has had since independence have largely been reduced to desks in the Governor’s office, in the chief minister’s office, and now in th...

    Elections hurt the Ugandan economy – experts

    Hakim Wampamba | Oct 28, 2024
    Elections disrupt foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows and cause investors to hold off on decisions, leading to a "wait and see" approach.

    Govt Announces Redevelopment of Kilembe Mines

    Hakim Wampamba | Oct 1, 2024
    Once a thriving gem nestled in Kasese, Kilembe Mines, rich in copper, has remained defunct, lacking viable economic activity.

    First Batch of Pipes for East African Crude Oil Pipeline Arrives

    Hakim Wampamba | Oct 1, 2024
    According to EACOP officials, the delivery was made by the China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd, the construction contractor for the project.

    UG Forum 2024 Tackles Disconnect Between Rapid Economic Growth and Private Sector Struggles

    Hakim Wampamba | Sep 18, 2024
    The UG Forum 2024, which recently opened its doors, aimed to address this disparity and explore strategies to boost Uganda’s economy tenfold.

    Karuma Dam to be commissioned after nearly 13 years

    Hakim Wampamba | Sep 18, 2024

    Govt raises shs1.5trillion through treasury instruments

    Hakim Wampamba | Aug 27, 2024

    How to proactively manage debt

    Hakim Wampamba | Aug 26, 2024
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