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Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka in parliament There is a proverb often recited but rarely understood: what the eye sees can deceive the mind, but what the mind refuses to question will govern the future. It is an uncomfortable truth that nations, like individuals, are sometimes most vulnerable not when they are blind, but when they are convinced they can see …

Viewers: 90,000 By Spy Uganda What is billed as a shield for Uganda’s sovereignty may instead rattle its economic foundations, Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego and Deputy Governor Augustus Niwagaba warned, citing risks of capital flight, reserve depletion, and rising debt costs. The bill, tabled on April 15 by State Minister for Internal Affairs Gen. David Muhoozi, seeks …

Viewers: 90,005   By Spy Uganda Uganda’s hospitality industry is entering a new phase of competitiveness and quality, following the release of the latest national hotel grading report by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). More than just a ranking, the classification signals a deliberate push by government to professionalise the sector, attract high-value travellers, and position Uganda as a …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda  A series of heartfelt memorial activities have been scheduled in Kampala to honor the life and legacy of Rajiv Ruparelia, celebrating his vision of service, compassion, and community impact. The events, branded “Remembering RR,” will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, bringing together family, friends, and well-wishers to reflect on a life that …

Kalangala – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has intensified efforts to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related justice issues through a community Baraza held at Kibanga Playground in Kalangala District. Mr James Owere Odumbi representing the DPP The Baraza, …

Lenacapavir vaccine On April 17, 2026, the Government of Uganda officially launched Lenacapavir, a revolutionary long-acting injectable drug for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to prevent HIV infection. With a 99 per cent effectiveness in trials, this injection is being rolled out to high-risk groups to enhance the fight against new HIV infections. The introduction of Lenacapavir has prompted discussions regarding …

The Third General Meeting of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Investment Club and SACCO gave me a reminder that savings alone are not enough; the exciting truth is that prosperity lies in transforming savings into productive investments. Across Uganda, collective financial platforms such as SACCOs and Investment Clubs have increasingly become engines of economic empowerment and shared growth. For …

Kingfisher oil well As Uganda approaches the long-anticipated milestone of first oil, it does so at a moment of profound contradiction in the global energy narrative. On one hand, the world is accelerating toward a low-carbon future, with growing consensus around the need to scale renewable energy. On the other, recent geopolitical shocks, including tensions in the Middle East, have …

A nuclear power plant The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has escalated sharply. The US military has enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports, and peace talks in Pakistan have collapsed. The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil flows, is now under immense pressure. Shipping transits have dropped to near zero. The International …

For years, I have been in the construction and infrastructure space, and one thing has remained constant: Ugandan contractors are not falling short because they lack ability. They are falling short because the financial system was simply not designed with them in mind. Walk into most banks in Uganda today looking for a loan to execute an infrastructure project, and …