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From Namanve’s Painful Past to Factory Whistles
Namanve’s story as an industrial park began in 1997, when the area was designated as part of Uganda’s national strategy to accelerate industrial growth. Under the stewardship of the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), the park was envisioned as a serviced zone where investors could establish factories, warehouses and business operations, driving employment and technology transfer.

When Success is Borrowed: How Lifestyle Inflation is Trapping Urban Ugandans
What many fail to recognize is that lifestyle upgrades, once adopted, are difficult to reverse. Rent commitments, car loans, school fees, and subscriptions create fixed costs that lock individuals into a high-expense structure

An Open Letter: The Spirit and Significance of the MK Run
The MK Run is, therefore, not merely an event marked by movement from one point to another. It is a symbol of energy, compassion, and collective purpose. It is a platform that brings together Ugandans from all walks of life—youth and elders, professionals and students, people from different regions and backgrounds—into one space, united by a common cause.

Why Uganda Must Treat Health Spending as Investment, Not Cost
The PSST, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, said that Uganda’s future and its ambitious ten-fold growth would be decided by the investments made in the health and human capital of Ugandans.

Ugandan Tour Operators Eye Russian Market Breakthrough After 2026 MITT Expo
More than 20 Ugandan tour operators participated in the global exhibition, showcasing the country’s diverse tourism offerings, from wildlife safaris and cultural experiences to adventure tourism. Their presence marked a significant step in Uganda’s efforts to diversify its source markets beyond traditional Western countries, especially at a time when geopolitical shifts are reshaping global travel patterns.
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When the Ballot Is Under Cyber-Attack, Protecting the Vote Should Be a Human Rights Duty
By Crispin Kaheru, Member of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Whenever people speak of a stolen election, what often comes to mind are stuffed ballot boxes and forged tally sheets. Today,...
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The Hollowness of Bobi Wine’s ‘Grievances Manifesto’ (Part II)
By Nnanda Kizito Sseruwagi In a previous article, Bobi Wine (Mr Kyagulanyi Robert)’s manifesto was critiqued for structurally constituting grievances against the Museveni government as opposed to foc...

The Hollowness of Bobi Wine’s “Grievances Manifesto”
By Nnanda Kizito Sseruwagi The National Unity Platform (NUP) manifesto is a treatise of grievances. Manifestos are supposed to be public declarations of policies and aims of a political party or cand...

Top Ten Highlights of Mzee Wakazi’s Campaign Trail So Far
By Coach Gad The People's Love for His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni Ugandans continue to show immense love for their beloved "old man with a heart of gold." Massive, never-before-se...

Seeds of the Revolution: Children of NRA Veterans Chart a New Future
By Dennis Katungi On Sunday, August 31, 2025, I attended the inaugural thanksgiving service of Mbegu za Mapinduzi (Seeds of the Revolution) at Covenant Nations Church, Ntinda, hosted by their Patro...




