As Uganda searches for sustainable pathways toward industrial growth and youth employment, investments in electric mobility and manufacturing are increasingly becoming more than business ventures — they are emerging as tests of the country’s readiness for a modern, innovation-driven economy. Whether Gagan Gupta’s model succeeds may ultimately depend not only on investment capital, but on Uganda’s ability to build the infrastructure, accountability, and policy stability needed to turn economic ambition into measurable public impact

On stage, that same level of intention carried through. Jackson didn’t just perform; he created unforgettable spectacles. Every movement had purpose. The moonwalk (or “backslide,” as many called it in Uganda) became one of the most recognizable dance moves in the world, but it was only one piece of a much larger artistic identity. Even today, traces of his style appear across artists from completely different genres.

As of 2026, Uganda is home to nearly two million refugees and asylum seekers, most of whom have fled conflict in neighboring countries like South Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is not to say that other countries in the region do not offer refuge to those fleeing war as Kenya and Tanzania do so too.

Choosing not to have children does not make someone selfish, immature, or lacking in compassion. Many women without children lead rich and meaningful lives. They build fulfilling careers, contribute to their communities, nurture relationships, and pursue passions that give their lives purpose, just as men who choose not to be fathers do, often without scrutiny.

As Nelson Mandela observed, nations can choose between conflict and cooperation. Increasingly, countries are choosing negotiation, reconciliation, and coalition-building. These require political maturity, for instance, a clear ideology, internal democracy, and a willingness to compromise without losing identity.

NUP Vice President for Western Region Jolly Tukamushaba has warned that many Ugandans only recognize governance challenges when they are directly affected, urging greater...

Kampala is witnessing a steady increase in Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries, raising questions about the factors shaping childbirth choices in the area. According to the...