Politics & Policy

Politics & Policy

UPPC board advertises managing director job

Early this month, the board took out an advert for the position in the New Vision, just before the previous managing director, Irene Muwanguzi, returned to office
Politics & Policy

Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl

Kampala was originally planned for a population of 150,000 people. It now spans an area that includes the surrounding districts of Mpigi, Mukono, and Wakiso with about 4 million people working in the city itself
Downtown Kampala
Politics & Policy

Why elections don’t always equal democracy: the case of Kenya

The turn of events in favour of President Kenyatta is not surprising. It suggests that the process of free elections was never intended to help the country democratise. This mirrors events in other seemingly transitioning countries such as Zimbabwe or Senegal
OpinionPolitics & Policy

After Mugabe, all eyes are on Museveni: how long can he cling to power?

In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni – who has been in power for almost 30 years – clings on, is plotting to change the constitution so that he can stand in the 2021 elections. How long can he stay in power?
Politics & Policy

U.S. Justice Department accuses Sam Kutesa of receiving bribe from Chinese businessman

Sam Kahamba Kutesa, Uganda's foreign minister, was bribed by a Chinese businessman in exchange for business advantages for a Chinese oil and gas company, according to an unsealed complaint released by the the U.S. Justice Department
CompaniesPolitics & Policy

Government to convert Shs200bn UTL debt into shareholding

Uganda plans to convert part of its debt in Uganda Telecom Limited into shares as part of a plan to increase its shareholding in the troubled company
Politics & Policy

How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement

African countries are forging ahead to complete negotiations for a continental free trade area between 55 countries by early next year. The idea, adopted by the African Union in 2012, is to create a single market which includes the free movement of goods, services and people
Politics & Policy

Bank of Uganda, central bank of Sudan to strengthen ties

Bank of Uganda and the Central Bank of Sudan have agreed to explore all avenues to consolidate and expand trade and investment between Uganda and Sudan
Politics & Policy

Tanzania’s Magufuli wants oil pipeline completed in less than three years

Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has urged French oil major Total E&P, the lead joint venture partner on the proposed crude oil export pipeline from Hoima to Tanga, and other investors involved to mobilise at least “10 contractors” to speed up construction before 2020
Politics & Policy

Government moves to cancel Shs600bn Kilembe Mines deal

A committee established to advise the government on how to proceed on the Kilembe mines previously leased to Tibet Hima Mining Company has recommended terminating the concession with the Chinese consortium
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