Uganda’s public watchdog exposes billions in waste every year. But almost nobody asks who checks the checker, and that gap should worry every investor, taxpayer, and business owner in the …
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Uganda Is Now Ebola-Free: Dr. Andrew Kambugu On What It Took To Get Here
Before we discuss Uganda’s Ebola-free milestone, could you briefly introduce yourself and explain the role of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI)? Dr. Kambugu: Dr. Andrew Ddungu Kambugu is a physician …
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Why Ugandans Keep Losing Money to Ponzi Schemes Despite Past Warnings
It almost always begins the same way. A whisper from a trusted friend, a screenshot of a mobile money payout on a WhatsApp status, or an influencer flaunting a sudden …
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What a Ugandan UN Secretary-General Could Mean for Business, Trade, and Global Markets
When the United Nations begins choosing its next Secretary-General, most people see a diplomatic contest. Investors, multinational companies, and policymakers should see something else: a leadership decision with significant implications …
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EAMV Strengthens Uganda’s Surgical Care Efforts with 30,000-Glove Donation to ASOU
East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing safe surgery in Uganda through a pledge of 30,000 pairs of surgical gloves to the Association of Surgeons of …
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Uganda’s Inflation Rises to 4.0%: What It Means for Businesses
Uganda’s annual headline inflation rose to 4.0% in July 2026, up from 3.7% in June, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics …
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How Ugandan Businesses Are Using AI to Cut Costs and Beat Competitors
Only a few years ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was largely seen as a futuristic concept discussed at global technology conferences. Today, it is becoming a practical business tool in Uganda, …
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US Commits $1.7B to Uganda’s Health Sector Under New Bilateral Pact
Uganda and the United States are deepening their financial partnership in the health sector following high-level discussions between Finance Minister Henry Musasizi and United States Chargé d’Affaires H.E. Mikael Cleverley …
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7th Business Trendsetters Forum & Awards Gala Acknowledges Innovators and Trailblazers
Kampala’s business communities don’t usually host conversations that make CEOs squirm. However, on July 29, 2026, that’s exactly what happened at the 7th Business Trendsetters Forum, trends expo and Awards …
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Mountains of the Moon VC Pius Achanga Wins IUCEA Executive Role
Professor Pius Coxwell Achanga, PhD (Cranfield), Vice Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University (MMU), has been elected to represent Uganda’s public universities on the Executive Committee of the Inter-University …