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Uganda’s journey to first oil is not only an energy story. It is also a technology story, one that is being shaped by the digital infrastructure, connectivity, and platforms required to keep complex operations running safely, efficiently, and in real time.At the centre of that story is MTN, whose network and digital capabilities are supporting both the strategic ambition and …

Viewers: 100,001 By Andrew Irumba President Yoweri Museveni’s appointment of Sanjay Tanna as the new Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has once again thrust the seasoned businessman and former legislator into Uganda’s national spotlight. For many in Eastern Uganda, particularly Tororo District where his influence has remained deeply rooted for decades, Tanna’s elevation to Cabinet is not merely …

Kampala/Addis Ababa — Uganda has intensified its regional tourism and economic diplomacy efforts with the commencement of a high-level Familiarization (FAM) Trip bringing together Ethiopian media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, and prospective investors in a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Ethiopia.   The ten-day expedition, organized by the Embassy of Uganda in Addis Ababa …

× ]]]]>]]> From Collapse to Stability: Uganda’s Political and Economic Journey Since Independence and the 2026 Mandate Congratulations, Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, on your seventh-term swearing-in ceremony on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Between 1962 and 1986, Uganda endured a period of profound institutional decay, systemic insecurity, and economic collapse, marked by eight successive heads …

× ]]]]>]]> Congratulations, Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, on your seventh-term swearing-in ceremony on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Between 1962 and 1986, Uganda endured a period of profound institutional decay, systemic insecurity, and economic collapse, marked by eight successive heads of state, extrajudicial killings, hyperinflation, and the breakdown of public services. At the lowest point, …

On any given morning, long before the city fully wakes, Daisy Kabonesa is already at work. By 6 am, she has quietly stepped into the office with purpose. Her day does not begin with tasks, but with a prayer, a moment of gratitude and guidance that has shaped two decades of service at ICEA LION. Kabonesa is, in many ways, …

‘I had no pride left’, he tells his free, non-judgmental Qtalk counselor LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Foundation for International Reconciliation. Download Qtalk from Google Play or the Apple Store. This series presents their stories. For Qtalk users’ security, they are identified only with …

Edith Kukiriza is a survivor of human trafficking and attempted human sacrifice whose life today stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of sustained support. Edith (in middle) at her graduation day. “I passed through a lot of trauma,” Edith says, “but I thank God that I am alive and able to enjoy life like any other …

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commenced his farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement scheduled for 15 August 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Archbishop Kaziimba launched the tour in the Diocese of Kigezi, where he …

Young queer Nigerians reflect on coming out in their conservative nation. The challenge of coming out in Nigeria. (Illustration courtesy of Minority Africa) By Rabi Madaki In his sophomore year of college, 21-year-old Alex came out as gay to his middle-aged conservative Yoruba mother. He had gotten tired of the hetero-normative ideals his mother forced on him. “She was always …