In a defining moment for East and Central Africa, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda hosted a high-level Tripartite meeting at Fort Portal State Lodge, bringing together senior government delegations from South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR). The summit laid the groundwork for an ambitious 1,100-kilometre regional road infrastructure project intended to connect Kampala to the Central African Republic via South Sudan—an undertaking poised to reshape the region’s trade and connectivity landscape. The historic summit, attended by ministers and technical experts from the three nations, focused on accelerating regional integration through practical collaboration in infrastructure development. President Museveni’s…
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In a display of visionary leadership and collaborative spirit, His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV continues to position the Tooro Kingdom as a beacon of development and cultural renaissance in Uganda. At a recent high-level meeting held at State Lodge – Fort Portal, King Oyo, accompanied by the Queen Mother Best Kemigisa Akiiki and his newly appointed Kingdom Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, engaged President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in strategic discussions focused on uplifting the Tooro sub-region. Development as a Royal Mandate With the theme of fostering development at the core of his reign,…
By Rising Nation Editorial “This contribution goes beyond compliance with license obligations. It is a deliberate and strategic investment in Uganda’s digital future—a future where every Ugandan, regardless of geography or income level, has access to safe, fast, reliable, and affordable communication services.” Declared Airtel Managing Director Soumendra Sahu. In a significant affirmation of the centrality of digital infrastructure to national development, Airtel Uganda on May 13, 2025, reaffirmed its leadership in Uganda’s ICT sector by remitting UGX 37.9 billion to the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF). This contribution—equivalent to 2% of Airtel’s gross annual revenue for…
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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…
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 decisive move to close Uganda’s financial inclusion gap, a new microfinance innovation—the Affordable Empowerment Credit Program (AECP)—has been introduced to empower informal sector entrepreneurs with tailored, affordable financing. Rolled out by the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), this pioneering product is redefining access to capital for Uganda’s vibrant yet underserved informal economy, especially market vendors and boda boda operators. Designed with a deep understanding of the realities faced by low-income earners and informal workers, AECP is more than just a loan—it is a transformational financial tool. Its structure responds directly to the pressing challenges…
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…
