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Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031
Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031 is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country’s history. Let’s break it down: 1. Strategic Motivation Energy […] More
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How progressive is Uganda’s tax code?
As we approach 2018/2019 financial year and the statecraft color that comes around with it – the State of the Nation address and reading of the national budget; the dressing […] More
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What you need to know about Bitcoin.
For the last few months, I’ve attended several conferences in the discussing various aspects of the financial services sector from product innovation to financial inclusion. The one thing that has […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Markets and Economics, Mining and MineralsWhat is it that Uganda and United Arab Emirates investors want as they meet in Kampala this week ?
The Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum will take place this week from October 27 to 29, 2025, in Kampala. This signature event will bring together 500+ business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs […] More
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WHY THE RWANDA, ARSENAL FC IS A GOOD DEAL IN ALL SENSES
In real life, every consumption decision starts with AWARENESS- if I don’t know you, you simply do not exist and I, therefore, can’t make an informed decision to consume you […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentWhen Theft Becomes Survival: Who Will Save Uganda?
Three years ago, I walked through a beautiful eco-resort hotel in Uganda with a European friend of mine who owned it. It was the kind of place any country would […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Finance, Markets and Economics, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, Travel and AdventureWILL MALAWI EVER DEVELOP?
There are four major ways through which individuals can become wealthy or earn money. These are: working for a salary, engaging in business or trade, stealing, or begging. In the […] More
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Powering the next chapter of African growth.
Africa has never been short of opportunity. Its challenge has always been channelling that opportunity inward, monetising its own potential. Building Momentum Through Capital Access Capital is the fuel that […] More
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Battle for the Pump Between Dangote and Oil Establishment
In a dramatic escalation of tensions in Nigeria’s oil sector, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has openly accused regulators and oil unions of sabotaging his $20 billion refinery to protect […] More
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MONEY – THE ULTIMATE CONQUEROR, CAPTOR AND DESTROYER OF UGANDA’S CULTURAL GROUPS
Abstract This article argues that in contemporary Uganda, money has been transformed from a neutral medium of exchange into a potent political and cultural weapon. This weapon is wielded by […] More
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A millionaire who died in sad.
Penning my journal. Someone teething retirement recently gassed to me, he is thinking about flogging all his assets and buying a home in leafy Karen. Thought to myself he lives a […] More
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We’re Sitting on Gold and Still Going Hungry
I’ll be honest. I listen to a lot of conversations about Uganda’s economy. Many of them sound the same, hopeful, polished, careful not to offend. Then I listen to Mark […] More
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Empowering Sudan’s private sector as a means to create transformative change
In Sudan’s current volatile landscape, marked by economic challenges and uncertainty, the need for decisive action is more pressing than ever. 249Startups, we are committed to empowering the private sector […] More
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THE COST OF SILENCE IN BUSINESS
Some institutions in Uganda are afraid to hang complaints posters in their banking halls and reception areas: Read that again. Not because they lack wall space. But because they don’t […] More
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2026/27 Budget: Ways and means to increase revenue mobilization without hurting private sector.
As Uganda prepares to read its national budget for the financial year 2026/27 on Thursday 11, June 2026, the chosen theme — Full Monetization of Uganda’s Economy through Commercial Agriculture, […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Politics and Government, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureA TURNING POINT FOR UGANDA’S CREATIVE INDUSTRIES? THE OPPORTUNITY IS HERE—BUT ARE WE READY?
Uganda’s creative sector has never lacked talent. What it has lacked is coordinated leadership that understands the difference between creating art and building an industry. Today, I believe we may […] More
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From Millions to Zero: The Financial Lesson That Changed My Life
We rarely talk about the psychological excitement that comes with accessing credit, the feeling of suddenly having opportunities within reach, the confidence that comes with financial access, and the temptation […] More
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