Ms Fazira Kawuma, despite facing visual impairment, holds an impressive array of leadership positions. She serves as the Deputy Mayor of Jinja City and has also founded an NGO called the Source of the Nile Union of Persons living with Albinism (SNUPA). Additionally, Ms Kawuma holds roles as vice chairperson of the National Council for
Joshua Tukamuhebwa, Uganda’s national boxing captain, secured a crucial victory at the 1st World Olympic Qualifiers in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Now, he needs just three more wins to secure his spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the men’s seven weight categories, all semifinalists automatically qualify for Paris. However, in the unpredictable world of boxing,
Irene Nayera holds the position of organizational and human resources director at Hima Cement, where she also serves as the sustainability champion. We recently had a discussion with her to explore her insights on the dynamics and trends in the job market and how human resource management professionals can navigate through them. Nayera’s educational journey
The Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Church of Uganda, is embarking on a project to register and issue land titles and customary certificates for Church-owned land. This initiative aims to formalize land ownership across various dioceses nationwide. During a recent gathering, Minister Judith Nabakooba emphasized the importance of assisting
Victor Kiplangat is poised to be part of Uganda’s three-man team in the men’s marathon final at the Paris Olympics in August, barring any unexpected developments. Despite a challenging debut in the World Marathon Major (WMM), where he finished outside the top five for the first time in his career at the Tokyo Marathon, Kiplangat
The ongoing degradation of the green belt across two districts in mid-western Uganda is exacerbating the adverse impacts of climate change. Conservation experts and environmental activists express concern about the destruction of Bugoma forest, emphasizing its significance in the face of climate change and impending oil and gas extraction in the Albertine region. The forest
In the intricate dance of love and partnership, men often navigate the delicate balance between unity and self-identity. However, a profound truth emerges – independence serves as the bedrock upon which genuine partnership flourishes. Imagine standing atop a hill, surveying the expansive landscape before you. This vista represents the nuanced interplay of independence and togetherness,
In Uganda, allowing your business to grow organically is a wise approach. Avoid the temptation to rush its growth artificially. I’ve come to treat my business like a child, nurturing it through each developmental stage while acknowledging the realities it faces. For Ortega Group, I’ve chosen not to establish a physical office at this stage
A recent Ministry of Finance Background to the Budget report highlighted the positive impact of digitizing tax systems on manufacturing efficiency and production up to June 2023. Notably, the implementation of digital tax stamps and related enforcement mechanisms has significantly improved the declaration and payment of local excise duties. This improvement led to revenue surpluses
Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the release of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot. As companies rush to incorporate the groundbreaking technology into their operations, many workers remain anxious that generative artificial intelligence – which tends to rely on large language models (LLMs) – will replace them. Ironically, this anxiety is shared by professionals who are