Author: Evans Kalyango

By Ibrahim Senyonga It is now evident that Uganda’s path to socio-economic transformation will not be driven by connectivity alone but by how that connectivity is translated into real value through platforms, digital tools, and strong public-private collaboration. At the Second Annual ICT National Summit held at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, Kampala, under the theme “Harnessing Digital Innovation for Sustainable Economic Growth” (July 17–18, 2025), one message stood out clearly: the digital future is no longer a distant prospect; it is here. And how we respond collectively will determine whether we merely adopt technology or fully harness…

Journalists have been called upon to become defenders of science and frontline partners in the fight against misinformation threatening agricultural progress in Uganda and beyond. Speaking during a regional media training at Masindi Hotel on Thursday, the Deputy Director General for Agricultural Technology Promotion at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Dr. Sadik Kassim, urged members of the press to uphold accuracy, credibility, and professionalism in reporting on agricultural research and innovations. Dr. Kassim emphasized that the media wields immense influence over public perception and must not allow this power to be hijacked by anti-science narratives. He noted that negative…

By Julius Mboizi In a noteworthy decision with potential regional implications, Uganda’s Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) on July 18, 2025, ruled against Google for violations of the Country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act Cap. 97. While this ruling emerges from a single African jurisdiction, it may prove pivotal in shaping how global digital platforms engage with emerging markets and how those markets assert their digital sovereignty in return. In November 2024, four Ugandan citizens (all descendants of Max Schrems) filed a formal complaint with the PDPO against Google LLC, alleging non-compliance with Uganda’s Data Protection and Privacy Act. The…

Entebbe, Uganda: The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) of the People’s Republic of China have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the China-Uganda Joint Laboratory for Sustainable and High-Efficiency Premium Tea Production. The collaboration penned at the NARO Headquarters in Entebbe with Dr. Yona Baguma signing on behalf of NARO and Dr. Yang Yiyang, for JAAS, will see the establishment of a first-rate laboratory facility at NARO’s Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Fort Portal. The institute is Uganda’s national hub for tea research and the…

In Uganda today, a troubling trend is unfolding one that strikes at the very heart of justice, governance and professional integrity. Two senior executives of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), including the Deputy Executive Director (DED) and the Executive Director (ED) find themselves at the center of criminal prosecution over the tragic collapse of the Kiteezi Landfill (KLF). Yet a closer examination of the facts reveals a case that is not rooted in law, evidence or causation, but one that is based on optics, institutional deflection and political expedience. Many are beginning to perceive the state case and approach…

Countrywide, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) held it’s party primary elections. Party members were electing parliamentary flag bearers for the upcoming general election which will be held on Wednesday 14th January 2026 according to the road map of the Electoral Commission. The nominations at Kyadondo party headquarters attracted almost 2000 for parliamentary, LC5, Municipality and City Mayors. Among these were journalists who resigned their jobs to try their luck in politics. Among those who stormed Kyadondo to be nominated by Dr. Tanga Odoi were Simon Muyanga Lutaya who had just officially crossed to NRM. He had contested twice in Bulamogi…

As the country gears up to the 2026 general elections with NRM done with holding it’s primary elections which were marred with chaos, fights and disappointments, the Electoral Commission has now made changes to the nomination of candidates. At a media briefing held at the commission headquarters in Kampala, Justice Byabakama announced nomination dates for different positions from local councils, Members of parliament to presidential candidates. In a statement issued by the commission’s boss Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama also revealed campaigning dates. In the new changes, presidential candidates which had been scheduled for 2nd and 3rd October have been brought…

Events promoter and Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara was involved in an accident in Kagadi district as he was heading to an event in Fortporatal district for a youth event. In videos and photos making rounds on social media, the Minister’s post car registration number UG400006 is seen crashed on the drivers side but the unfortunate side is that a boda boda rider who was knocked and died instantly. In a statement he posted on his social media accounts, Minister Balaam revealed that he survived a horrific accident but sadly a boda boda rider died and two…

Government invested a whooping Shs12bn in buying post cars for 15 kings and cultural leaders across the country. One by one arrived at Kololo grounds and were handed keys to their two post cars by the Minister of Gender, Labor and Social Development Betty Amongi in an event which was graced by the Vice president Jesca Alupo. It was earlier reported that the Kingdom of Buganda politely declined the gifts from president Museveni saying their King is well taken care of by his subjects (Baganda) so they didn’t need the cars. The Minister of Gender would later clarify that Buganda…

Insurance is an essential tool for protecting families from financial hardship during difficult times. In Uganda, however, very few people are covered. A recent report by the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda shows that insurance penetration remains low, at just 0.867 percent. This is despite the sector recording impressive growth in 2024, with gross written premiums rising by 12.04 percent to about UGX 1.79 trillion. Life insurance, in particular, has played a big role in that growth, averaging an annual increase of over 27 percent over the last decade. Even so, the majority of Ugandans still go without any kind…