Tag Archives: Policy

The US technology giants (Big Tech), which have a market capitalization of several trillion dollars, are gradually becoming global “puppeteers” capable of controlling digital infrastructure, influencing public discourse, local legislation, and the business environment. This is especially evident in the information space of the European Union States (1). Against this background, European leaders are discussing the adoption of a “Code …

Old Kampala, Uganda — The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken decisive administrative and policy steps following a Joint Session that brought together its Executive Committee and the Majlis Al-Ulaam, setting the stage for governance reforms and institutional continuity ahead of the forthcoming General Assembly. The high-level meeting, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the UMSC Headquarters in …

Kampala, Uganda — A recent communication attributed to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has added new clarity and complexity to Uganda’s ongoing debate around sovereignty and policy independence. Framed as both a philosophical reflection and a policy directive, the message outlines a vision of sovereignty rooted not in isolation, but in decisive control over national policy direction while preserving the country’s long-standing …

Viewers: 90,002 By Spy Uganda The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has blamed government policy failures for Uganda’s rising unemployment, warning that the country’s growing job crisis is a result of deliberate choices rather than circumstance. In a Labour Day statement released on May 1, the party said unemployment and underemployment among youth aged 18 to 30 now stands at 64 …

By Spy Uganda Sugarcane farmers in western Uganda are pushing back against a newly approved tax on sugar, warning that the policy could quietly squeeze them out of an already fragile industry. Under the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act, 2026, passed by Parliament of Uganda, the excise duty on sugar has tripled from Shs100 to Shs300 per kilogramme. While the tax …

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has taken a significant step toward strengthening its institutional governance after the National Management Committee adopted a revised Human Resource Manual and Retirement Policy. The milestone follows a detailed presentation by Katureebe Yaziidi, who spoke on behalf of a six-member subcommittee tasked with reviewing and validating the comprehensive 130-page draft document. Katureebe addressed members …