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Why elections don’t always equal democracy: the case of Kenya
The turn of events in favour of President Kenyatta is not surprising. It suggests that the process of free elections was never intended to help the country democratise. This mirrors events in other seemingly transitioning countries such as Zimbabwe or Senegal
December 1, 2017
Opinion
Politics & Policy
After Mugabe, all eyes are on Museveni: how long can he cling to power?
In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni – who has been in power for almost 30 years – clings on, is plotting to change the constitution so that he can stand in the 2021 elections. How long can he stay in power?
November 23, 2017
Politics & Policy
U.S. Justice Department accuses Sam Kutesa of receiving bribe from Chinese businessman
Sam Kahamba Kutesa, Uganda's foreign minister, was bribed by a Chinese businessman in exchange for business advantages for a Chinese oil and gas company, according to an unsealed complaint released by the the U.S. Justice Department
November 21, 2017
Companies
Politics & Policy
Government to convert Shs200bn UTL debt into shareholding
Uganda plans to convert part of its debt in Uganda Telecom Limited into shares as part of a plan to increase its shareholding in the troubled company
November 16, 2017
Politics & Policy
How Africa can negotiate an effective continental free trade area agreement
African countries are forging ahead to complete negotiations for a continental free trade area between 55 countries by early next year. The idea, adopted by the African Union in 2012, is to create a single market which includes the free movement of goods, services and people
November 14, 2017
Politics & Policy
Bank of Uganda, central bank of Sudan to strengthen ties
Bank of Uganda and the Central Bank of Sudan have agreed to explore all avenues to consolidate and expand trade and investment between Uganda and Sudan
November 14, 2017
Politics & Policy
Tanzania’s Magufuli wants oil pipeline completed in less than three years
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli has urged French oil major Total E&P, the lead joint venture partner on the proposed crude oil export pipeline from Hoima to Tanga, and other investors involved to mobilise at least “10 contractors” to speed up construction before 2020
November 10, 2017
Politics & Policy
Government moves to cancel Shs600bn Kilembe Mines deal
A committee established to advise the government on how to proceed on the Kilembe mines previously leased to Tibet Hima Mining Company has recommended terminating the concession with the Chinese consortium
November 1, 2017
Opinion
Politics & Policy
Property
The role of banks and developers in creating affordable housing for Ugandans
Uganda’s population is projected to grow from 37 million today to 41.2 million by 2020 (UBOS) and yet the country currently has a housing deficit that stands at close to 1.2 million units
October 30, 2017
Opinion
Politics & Policy
Are graduates prepared for the job market? Rethinking Africa’s university model
Seth Trudeau, African Leadership University and Keno Omu, African Leadership University Across Africa, students arrive on campuses full of hope ...
September 17, 2017
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