EABC’s Monday Challenge: Can East Africa Finally Fix Its Trade Tax Mess

Business leaders across East Africa are calling for urgent changes to tax and trade policies to make it easier for companies to operate across borders. The East African Business Council…

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Gulu University VC: Keep Learning or Get Left Behind in Fast-Changing Job Market

The Vice Chancellor of Gulu University has sent a strong warning to students and workers across Uganda: in today’s rapidly changing world, your education doesn’t end at graduation. Professor George…

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African Leaders Must Smash Barriers to Prosperity, Museveni Urges

President Yoweri Museveni has challenged African leaders to break the stubborn obstacles blocking the continent’s economic transformation, warning that without bold action, sustainable development will remain a distant dream. Speaking…

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Umeme Grapples with 80 Pending Court Cases as Concession Era Ends

Uganda’s power distribution landscape has entered a critical transition phase as Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor, faces 80 unresolved court cases following the expiration of its 20-year concession.…

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Uganda’s Justice System in Crisis: MPs Demand Urgent Reforms

Uganda’s judiciary is facing heavy criticism from members of parliament, who accuse it of failing to deliver fair and timely justice. During a recent budget presentation for the 2025/26 financial…

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Ministry of Trade Launches Game-Changing Plan to Supercharge Uganda’s Economy

The Ugandan government is making big moves to strengthen the country’s trade sector. The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives has announced plans to set up a national Chamber of…

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Nollywood Star Ramsey Nouah Celebrates Ugandan Filmmakers at Ikon Fellowship Premiere

The 2024 Ikon Fellowship program reached its exciting climax in Kampala as Nigerian actor and director Ramsey Nouah joined the audience for the premiere of short films produced by young…

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Uganda Cracks Down on Illegal Medical Schools as Experts Gather for Key Education Summit

Uganda’s State Minister for Higher Education has issued a stern warning to unlicensed health training institutions, declaring that the government will no longer tolerate illegal operations in the critical medical…

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Uganda Sends Troops to South Sudan: Parliament Backs UPDF Deployment for Peace Mission

In a significant move to address rising tensions in South Sudan, Uganda’s Parliament has approved the deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) to the neighboring country. The decision…

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East Africa Moves to Boost Trade in Services with New Private Sector Proposals

Private sector leaders from across the East African Community (EAC) have approved a series of proposals aimed at boosting trade in services, a move expected to drive economic growth and…

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