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The role of banks and developers in creating affordable housing for Ugandans

Uganda’s population is projected to grow from 37 million today to 41.2 million by 2020 (UBOS) and yet the country currently has a housing deficit that stands at close to 1.2 million units
OpinionPolitics & Policy

Are graduates prepared for the job market? Rethinking Africa’s university model

Seth Trudeau, African Leadership University and Keno Omu, African Leadership University Across Africa, students arrive on campuses full of hope ...
Politics & Policy

Government plans ambitious $700m light rail network for greater Kampala

The government is nursing ambitions of a light rail rapid transport system for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan to alleviate the city's chronic traffic congestion
OpinionPolitics & Policy

Why China’s audacious building plans could be a major strain on African economies

The One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative is ambitious: a massive infrastructural development program that will potentially span 60 countries, and cost an estimated $5 trillion, it will mean building new rail networks, roadways, and pipelines across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Politics & Policy

KCCA hikes parking fees

Starting 1 September, motorists in Kampala will have to pay higher parking rates, according to a public notice by the Kampala Capital City Authority
Politics & Policy

Why the 11 countries that rely on the Nile need to reach a river deal soon

The need for cooperative sustainable management of the trans-boundary water and related resources of the Nile Basin has never been more compelling
Energy, Oil & GasPolitics & Policy

Refinery deal in limbo after Energy PS is sacked

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Uganda's $4bn refinery tender awarded to a consortium led by a Mauritius-based private equity fund, Intra-continental Asset Holdings (IA), after Wednesday’s sacking of energy ministry permanent secretary, Stephen Isabalija
CompaniesPolitics & Policy

Governor defends central bank on Crane Bank supervision

Tumusiime-Mutebile says much of the commentary on Crane Bank in the media and on social media betrays a profound misunderstanding of how bank supervision works and what can realistically be achieved by a bank regulator
Politics & Policy

Africa’s cities face unique risks. What can be done to manage them?

Sarah Colenbrander, University of Leeds Cities in sub-Saharan Africa are growing fast. Nigeria alone is projected to add 212 million ...
Namirembe Road in downtown Kampala
Politics & Policy

Search for private partners for Kampala-Jinja Expressway to start next month

The Uganda National Roads Authority and the International Finance Corporation are looking for funders for the Kampala-Jinja Expressway
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