In a high-level engagement reflective of Africa’s rising digital ambition, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted a delegation from MTN Group at State House, Entebbe, to explore avenues for deepening cross-border ICT investments and amplifying the mobile operator’s pivotal role in Uganda’s socio-economic metamorphosis. The dialogue reaffirmed a shared vision of leveraging digital infrastructure not merely as a tool for communication, but as a transformative engine powering agriculture, education, health, financial inclusion, and industrialization. MTN Group, a Johannesburg-headquartered multinational and one of the world’s foremost mobile telecommunications giants, has been a critical stakeholder in Uganda’s digital journey since launching operations in…
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By Rising Nation Editorial Desk In a country where politics has become the default ladder to success, Uganda risks stifling the entrepreneurial spirit it so desperately needs. This article challenges the nation to shift its focus—from recycling politicians to nurturing enterprise—as the true engine of transformation. Uganda stands at a pivotal crossroads. While branding itself as a rising nation, the country continues to underperform in an area critical to sustained growth: enterprise development. Despite a young, enterprising population and an abundance of resources, Uganda remains caught in a cycle where politics is the most promising career path, while genuine, large-scale…
On May 8, 2025, the Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Who is Pope Leo XIV? Born in Chicago in 1955, Robert Prevost is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine. He spent a significant portion of his ministry in Peru, where he served as a missionary bishop in Chiclayo. In 2023, he was appointed by Pope Francis to lead the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, a role that positioned him at the heart…
By Rising Nation Editorial Desk In a bold and strategically targeted initiative, the Government of Uganda, under the stewardship of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has launched a game-changing intervention aimed at catalyzing inclusive economic transformation. The Affordable Empowerment Credit Program (AECP), officially unveiled on May 2, 2025, through the office of the Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilization, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga, seeks to empower Uganda’s low-income earners—particularly market vendors and boda boda riders—by providing accessible, non-collateralized credit facilities at significantly subsidized interest rates. The AECP represents a nuanced response to Uganda’s entrenched structural constraints within the informal sector, which constitutes…
This article delves into the internal tensions within Uganda’s National Unity Platform (NUP), offering a critical examination of how political indiscipline can fracture youthful political movements. Drawing on global parallels—from Kenya to Bulgaria—it explores the strengths and limitations of youth-led parties and proposes strategies for sustaining cohesion and ideological clarity. In an era where generational change is redefining political engagement, the piece underscores the urgent need for discipline, structure, and foresight in emerging democracies. In any democracy, political parties serve as the principal vehicles of ideological articulation, electoral mobilization, and governance continuity. The cohesion and internal discipline of these parties…
By Gloria Sebikari, Manager Corporate Affairs, Petroleum Authority of Uganda Uganda’s Petroleum sector dominated the headlines during the first quarter of 2025, with landmark achievements. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project secured the first tranche of debt financing, ensuring the continued development of the 1,443 km conduit that will transport Uganda’s crude oil to the international market. Capping off this streak of progress, on 29th March 2025, the Government of Uganda signed an implementation agreement with Alpha MBM Investments for the design, construction, and operation of a 60,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Hoima—yet another critical stride toward the country’s energy…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hinted at possible significant reforms in Uganda’s labour sector. He said the government is preparing to engage more deeply on key issues, including the establishment of a minimum wage, the phasing out of casual labour, and stricter regulation of employment agencies. The President made the remarks today during this year’s International Labour Day (ILD) celebrations at Nakaale Grounds, Nakapiripirit District. The event ran under the theme: “Consolidating on the Gains of the Parish Development Model (PDM) for Increased Productivity and Inclusive Job Creation”. President Museveni informed workers that the Cabinet would revisit these matters in…
In a remarkable milestone for Uganda’s scientific and technological advancement, a group of 20 young engineers has returned home after completing a prestigious two-year Master’s program in Malaysia. Their journey, supported under the Presidential Initiative on Science Development, symbolizes a bold step toward building a skilled, innovation-driven workforce capable of transforming Uganda into a modern, knowledge-based economy. A cohort of 20 Ugandan young engineers has triumphantly returned home after completing an intensive two-year Master’s program in Malaysia, marking a pivotal step in Uganda’s journey towards technological transformation. The team, supported under the Presidential Initiative on Science Development, touched down at…
At a pivotal juncture in Uganda’s developmental trajectory, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently convened with the Education Policy Review Commission, led by Col. (Rtd) Nuwe Amanya Mushega, at State House Entebbe. The meeting, which underscored Uganda’s resolve to overhaul its entrenched and outdated education framework, marks a significant shift from a colonial relic to a vision anchored in competence, productivity, and national relevance. The Commission’s proposals—which include a national education philosophy, a fully integrated competence-based curriculum, and the institutionalisation of vocational training—signal an earnest attempt to redress the structural inefficiencies and historical misalignments that continue to stifle the system’s transformative…
In a bold step towards shaping Uganda’s industrial future, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is leading the charge to transform traders and importers into manufacturers and value-addition champions. This initiative is not just about changing how business is done – it’s about unlocking the potential of local entrepreneurs, fostering innovation, and paving the way for Uganda to become a key player in global manufacturing. The goal is simple but ambitious: transition Uganda’s traders into the heart of manufacturing. With the right tools, skills, and support, these traders will move from simply exchanging goods to creating and adding value to products…
