Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is taking sports to new heights, literally. As the regulatory body overseeing aviation in Uganda, UCAA has found a unique way to promote teamwork, camaraderie, and community engagement through hosting sports events. At the heart of UCAA’s sports initiative is the desire to foster a positive work environment and promote…
Entebbe International Airport has witnessed a significant surge in international passenger traffic, with a total of 183,728 passengers recorded in October 2024. This represents a notable increase from the 5,545 passengers handled per day in October 2023, with an average of 5,926 passengers per day in October 2024. Several factors could have contributed to this…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Uganda has launched a groundbreaking voluntary savings product, NSSF Smartlife Savings Plan, to increase social security coverage and empower Ugandans to secure their financial future. This innovative plan targets existing NSSF members, non-members in the formal and informal sectors, and the diaspora. A Response to Members’ Needs The NSSF…
Remember when the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) unveiled the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS)? Many business owners and traders were perplexed. Rumors swirled, and misconceptions spread like wildfire. ‘Is it another tax?‘ they wondered. Asking whether it was a new burden on their already strained businesses? But little did they know, EFRIS was…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s (UCAA) recent Safety Week activities at Entebbe International Airport sent a strong message: safety is everyone’s responsibility. The event, held from November 11-15, 2024, brought together stakeholders to promote a culture of safety through safety talks, presentations, themed messages, and safety drills Director General Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye proudly shared…
Away from the usual politics, with the recent debate on the merging of UCDA and the Kisoro by-elections dominating the headlines, I had a profound encounter that put things into perspective. During the World Day Against the Death Penalty celebrations at the Human Rights House in Nsambya, I met two ex-death row inmates, Justine Nantume…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite the remarkable strides Uganda has made in reducing maternal mortality rates, dropping from 336 to 189 deaths per 1,000 live births, as reported in the 2022 Uganda Demographics and Health Survey, sepsis remains a significant threat, steadily increasing from 8,110 cases in 2021 to 10,233 in 2023, making it the third leading cause of…
The recent passing of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024, in Uganda’s Parliament was marred by chaos, violence, and allegations of brutality. This isn’t the first time such incidents have occurred in the Ugandan Parliament, with similar events unfolding in 2017 and 2013 during contentious debates of ‘Togikwatako’ and ‘The Public Order Management Bill’. The…
In my previous article about how politics has infiltrated the music industry, I outlined key factors that attributed to the marriage between the music industry and politics, one being money, fame, and power; however, the question remains: How did we get here? Check out my previous article : The Political Cancer eating up Uganda’s Music!…
Ugandan politics has taken a dramatic turn, with the entertainment industry becoming a battleground for political parties. In the early 2000s, politicians typically had a social work background, but by the late 2000s, politics had infiltrated all sectors, including entertainment . This shift became apparent on June 9, 2023, when rival event promoters, Balaam Barugahara…
