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Education Remains a Fundamental Key to Success- Mayiga
By Charles Peter Mayiga, Katikkiro of Buganda There is a growing narrative, especially on social media, claiming that education is...
No Blood for Oil: The case for a fossil-free future
Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) “No Blood for Oil” is...
Recurring floods and displacement: The heavy toll on Mpondwe–Lhubiriha households
Hellen Masika is a Community Mobilizer at Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment & Management (CECIC) Flooding has become one of...
LYDIA BIIRA: Environmental impacts of sand and stone mining on flood risk and river system stability
Lydia Biira, is Finance Admin Centre for Citizens Conserving Environment. Sand and stone are among the most critical natural resources...
OIL AND GAS
Uganda hits critical drilling milestone as July 2026 ‘first oil’ deadline looms
The Tilenga oil fields development project is located in the Lake Albert region of Uganda. KAMPALA — Uganda’s Lake Albert development has passed a decisive technical threshold, with drilling at the Tilenga oil field now exceeding the minimum capacity required...
Energy minister says Kabalega Airport refinery ready by April
Uganda prepares to commission its Kabalega Airport refinery by April as the nation nears 79 percent completion of its historic commercial oil infrastructure. HOIMA, Uganda — Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has announced that a new oil refinery at Kabalega Airport...
African Pipeline Projects: What’s Holding Up Development?
The 1,443km EACOP will transport Uganda’s crude oil from the mid-western oil fields to Tanga port in Tanzania. The project’s ownership structure includes TotalEnergies (62%), Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC – 15%), China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC –...
REAL ESTATE
Sudhir Ruparelia unveils 21-story tower for Kingdom Kampala Phase 2
KAMPALA — Property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia has unveiled the architectural designs for Phase 2 of the Kingdom Kampala development, anchored...
Swiss-Belhotel launches new brand with Nairobi hotel signing
Mr. Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President – Operations & Development, EMEA and India, Swiss-Belhotel International and Dr. Sheikh Mohamed...
Stanbic launches Kasanje housing project
Stanbic Bank has launched a new housing project in Kasanje, offering a 16.5% mortgage rate to help Ugandans own homes...
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HiPipo signs landmark distribution deal with Germany’s Rushlake Media
HiPipo signs a landmark distribution deal with Germany’s Rushlake Media to bring the award-winning Ugandan film Third Floor Pigu to...
TOURS AND TRAVEL
Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide, with A350 deployment to Entebbe
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer Premium Economy, with a signature experience unmatched in the industry....
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Kayanja Sodomy Case Enters a New Twist
KAMPALA – The long-running case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Cathedral, Rubaga, has taken a new turn after...
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