By Faith Kwagala Gen Caleb Akandwanaho, widely known as Salim Saleh, has criticised Uganda’s current land management system, calling it a major barrier to industrialisation. Writing in a newly published book co-authored with Pascal Wathum Odoch, Saleh argues that all four land ownership models and their legal frameworks limit large-scale production needed for expanding industries.The…
By Faith Kwagala Police in Wakiso district have launched investigations into the fatal shooting of a 55-year-old journalist. The victim, identified as Joe Nam, was gunned down in the early hours of Sunday in Kawanda Central, Nabweru division. Nam, a former New Vision journalist, was reportedly attacked by an unidentified armed assailant who fled the…
By Faith Kwagala The government has proposed 50 new tax changes under the 2026/2027 Tax Amendment Bills, aiming to raise about Shs4.8 trillion. Officials say the move is necessary to address growing financial pressure caused by heavy borrowing for infrastructure such as roads, dams, and the Standard Gauge Railway.However, critics warn that the new taxes…
By Faith Kwagala Uganda’s growing foreign investment is facing fresh concerns, as global financial shocks threaten to drive investors out. A new warning from the International Monetary Fund says the country’s reliance on offshore money makes it vulnerable to sudden capital flight.In 2025, foreign investors increased their holdings in government bonds, reaching about $2.8 billion…
By Faith Kwagala A recent commentary has called on Uganda’s top political leaders to prioritize unity and responsible leadership. The letter, addressed to President Yoweri Museveni, opposition leader Kizza Besigye, and National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, highlights the influence they hold over millions of Ugandans.The writer notes that each leader carries the hopes and…
By Faith Kwagala The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has emphasized that stable prices are essential for maintaining a strong Ugandan shilling and supporting economic growth. Speaking in Masindi, he explained that when prices remain steady, people gain confidence in their money, encouraging saving and investment.He noted that Uganda’s stable…
By Faith Kwagala The proposed Shs200 increase on fuel excise duty will further burden struggling taxpayers, economic analysts warn.If Parliament passes the Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill 2026, petrol duty will rise to Shs1,750 per litre and diesel to Shs1,430.Ibrahim Musa Ladu reports that while the government downplays the increase as modest, experts liken it to…
By Faith Kwagala President Yoweri Museveni has shifted focus from political mobilisation to economic implementation following his landslide re-election on January 15, 2026. The President, who secured 71.65 percent of the vote, declared the Parish Development Model (PDM) as government’s number one priority.Speaking at his thanksgiving celebrations in Lira City on Saturday, Museveni emphasised that…
By Faith Kwagala Police in Kiboga District have arrested eight suspects for attempting to marry off a 15-year-old Senior Three student.The operation, conducted in Kagoga Village, followed a tip-off that a “giveaway” ceremony was underway. Officers moved in before the ritual could be concluded.Wamala Region Police Spokesperson, SSP Lameck Kigozi, identified the victim as a…
By Faith Kwagala, Uganda – A three-year-old girl and her four-year-old brother burned to death on Thursday evening after a lit lamp set their house on fire in Kole District, northern Uganda.The children, Melissa Amule and Innocent Kizza, had been left sleeping by their mother, Ms Racheal Ajok, who went out to buy food for…
