As Ugandans mark 63 years of independence and 39 years of economic transformation under President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership, reflections on government-led programmes that have shaped livelihoods dominate the celebrations. Over …
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Janet Navvuga Bugembe: The Unsung Power Behind Uganda’s Mentorship Revolution
Some leaders are loud. Others lead by showing up. Janet Navvuga Bugembe is a poised and determined leader, the type that does not make headlines but generates them. She is …
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As Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Youth Day, young people across the country have been called upon to embrace and fully utilize government programmes designed to …
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In a deliberate move to economically empower bouncers and promote self-employment among the youth, the government through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has launched a nationwide programme to support bouncers …
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In a country where formal jobs are limited and youth unemployment continues to rise, a quiet revolution in vocational skills development is underway. More young Ugandans are enrolling in vocational …
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What should be done to address Uganda’s deepening youth unemploymentÂ
As Uganda continues to struggle with the rising youth unemployment rates, experts are warning that the crisis is not just about a shortage of jobs. According to Carolyn Mary Amase, …
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What the 2025/26 Budget Means for Start-ups and SMEs
The 2025/26 budget speech by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on June 13, 2025, puts start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) squarely at the heart of Uganda’s economic transformation. Against …