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As the storm rages inside the Electricity Regulatory Authority, a fresh and potentially explosive allegation has emerged — one that strikes at the heart of national economic policy. Sources now claim that the CEO, Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, has allegedly misguided the Head of State into believing that industrial customers can immediately be charged as low as 5 US cents …

A silent war has erupted inside the corridors of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, and what was once celebrated as Africa’s model power regulator is now gripped by succession intrigue, boardroom capture claims, staff rebellion and damning audit queries. At the eye of the storm is Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, whose second and final term ends in March 2027 — but …

Shockwaves are still rippling through Uganda’s telecom corridors after Richard Yego, the Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd (MTN MoMo), stepped down, setting the stage for a dramatic February 2026 handover. Officially, it is a diplomatic transition. Unofficially, insiders are whispering about peanuts salary, boardroom jealousy, profit obsession and a silent corporate war that made his position untenable. …

  By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi (Journalist) In Ugandan politics, exits are rarely graceful. Most leaders leave office only when forced out by courts, public anger, internal party revolts, age, or death. Voluntary retirement while still popular is almost unheard of. That is precisely why Winnie Kiiza’s decision to step away from elective politics remains one of the most instructive political …

By Timothy Mugenyi I am reminded of an interaction I had within Nakivale refugee camp. We stopped by a Rolex stand and spoke with some young gentlemen deeply engrossed in a video whilst sharing a smartphone. When we asked if they knew about the internet hotspot recently set up in the area, with enthusiasm, they responded saying it is “Kyakabi!” …

Uganda’s Closed System: How Museveni Engineered Power to Be PermanentFor nearly four decades, Uganda has been ruled by one man: Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who took power in 1986 after a five-year guerrilla war. What began as a reformist promise of democracy has hardened into one of Africa’s most entrenched political systems.Uganda today is not governed by competitive politics. It is …

By Alexander LuyimaUganda is once again standing at a dangerous political crossroads following the conclusion of the January presidential election. While the Electoral Commission has declared Mr. Yoweri Museveni the winner of another term, the country is witnessing one of the most tense and heavily securitized post-election periods in its recent history.At the center of the storm is Robert Kyagulanyi …

Bududa — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to prioritizing infrastructure development as the foundation for Uganda’s continued socio-economic transformation. Addressing NRM supporters in Bududa District, the President said that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government remains focused on building key economic and social infrastructure to support the country’s long-term growth. He explained that development must rest on …

Kampala, 31st October 2025 – Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, joined women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and development partners at the annual Women Enterprise Conference with a shared goal of bridging the financial and economic gaps faced by women entrepreneurs. Held under the theme “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Business Growth.” The conference showcased the critical role women …

See Video-“We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off” – MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 without power HomeSee Video-“We are tired of UEDCL in Bugisu & the whole country at large, power on power off” – MP Karim before Parliament as Bugisu Region enters day 3 …