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Forecast: 'Uncle' Paul Kagame, the next President of East Africa
The sun is setting on the Old Man in Uganda. Mama Samia Suluhu in next door Tanzania is still learning the ropes, as is General Évariste Ndayishimye of Burundi. It […] More
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Because we got high
Few people in Uganda are willing to speak openly about weed. Fewer still are willing to admit that they smoke it or that they’ve tried it before so when we […] More
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HOW I TRAVELLED BUSINESS CLASS TO LONDON UNEXPECTEDLY
The first time I travelled on an aeroplane was in the 1970s when I was reporting to my duty station as a fisheries research officer of the East African Marine […] More
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EAST AFRICA: FEDERATION OR CONFEDERATION?
For a long time, the political talk of the East African Federation has reverberated on the region’s political scene but without resulting in the actual implementation of the scheme. Recently […] More
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How Relevant Is The Star Rating System For Hotels Today?
A regular traveler who has been to several hotels around the world’s popular cities can easily tell you the difference between the standards and star rating of a hotel. Yet […] More
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The Hounds of Hell
The Hounds of Hell His pace was level, his shoes clicked confidently as he strode into my office that day. The midnight-blue suit he wore was bespoke, and I could […] More
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The Tales Of Achelo
Episode 3 Edith recounted to me that the day father died, he had visited grandma in her small hut. She told me that he came back rushing and stopped behind […] More
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Veteran Ugandan Leader Passes On.
By our reporter KAMPALA – November 10, 203_ Uganda’s longest-serving leader, Yoweri Museveni has died. News reaching our East Africa bureau indicates that the 91-year-old former guerrilla passed on peacefully […] More
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“That’s my seat.”
I always find it funny when in a bus, a person comes to me and almost triumphantly announces while pointing at the window seat next to me, “That’s my seat.” […] More
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HERITAGE OUTSPOKEN
Hola, It’s been an eventful weekend, the highlights being the Uganda Rugby Cranes (the Africa Rugby Cup) and Isaiah Katumwa’s showdown of the jazz melodies along side industry maestros like […] More
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FILM & CULTURE MARKET HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK Join the Film & Culture Market – Edition 4 happening from September 15th to 17th, 2025 at the National Theatre, Kampala – Uganda. Theme: “The Economic Impact […] More
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Blending Science and Strategy: How Pharmacy M&A Advisory is Redefining Growth in Emerging Markets
A New Chapter in Emerging Market Healthcare In the bustling streets of Nairobi, a small pharmacy chain was on the verge of collapse. Supply shortages, rising costs, and inconsistent regulatory […] More
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“Uganda’s Vote is East Africa’s Future: Why Museveni Matters”
As Uganda goes to the polls today, what happens inside the country is not just Uganda’s business—it is East Africa’s business. Uganda’s stability, leadership, and governance affect the region in […] More
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Building Forward: From the Few in the Room to the Many Who Are Building
For a long time, the narrative has been about the one woman in the room, sometimes two, perhaps five. That framing was always incomplete. The truth is, we are many. […] More
