Opinion: Asuman Kiyingi and the manufacturing of a political vacuum in Uganda

Opinion: Asuman Kiyingi and the manufacturing of a political vacuum in Uganda

In his recent essay, “THE THEATER OF LEGITIMACY: Why Muhoozi’s “Slow Coup” is the Climax of Uganda’s Gun Rule,” Senior Advocate and former Minister Asuman Kiyingi offers a direct rebuttal to my earlier analysis in “Uganda’s Constitutional Order Under Stress.” He asserts that Uganda has reached “a point of no return” with a “slow coup”—“the […]

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 What are the strengths, silences, and tensions of Gen. Salim Saleh and Dr. Pascal Odoch’s latest Book?

What are the strengths, silences, and tensions of Gen. Salim Saleh and Dr. Pascal Odoch’s latest Book?

Published in mid-April 2026 and co-authored by one of Uganda’s most influential military-political figures and a development scholar, this book; “Organizing Land for National Economic Transformation” arrives at a pivotal juncture in Uganda’s post-independence political economy. It intervenes directly in the perennial “land question” that has haunted the country since the 1900 Buganda Agreement and […]

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 IS NRM or MUSEVENIST OKAY?

IS NRM or MUSEVENIST OKAY?

By Morrison Rwakakamba There is a growing tradition of Musevenists. I have studied President Museveni for over 20 years, his books and essays remain optimal sources. At some point(s) I have disagreed with some of his measures. Disagreement(s) or measures/opinion is okay and President @KagutaMuseveni understands that. But, what about the foundational principles regarding what […]

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 Uganda named best investment destination in Africa

Uganda named best investment destination in Africa

Abu Dhabi / Kampala: Uganda has been awarded as the best investment destination for attracting some of the most significant foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Africa in the year 2023. The prestigious award, the AIM Investment Award 2024, was presented to the State Minister of Finance (Investment and Planning) at a gala dinner at […]

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 Uganda’s industrial journey so far: progress, achievements and prospects

Uganda’s industrial journey so far: progress, achievements and prospects

By Morrison Rwakakamba (Chairman Uganda Investment Authority) In the first few years of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administration, about 1986 to 1992, the policy debates and actions were dominated by restoring security, economic reconstruction and stabilization. Post 1992, shifted gear to dedicated actions aimed at actualization of NRM’s number 5 of the NRM 10 […]

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 The Fuel Storage Terminal & Transport System to ease Transportation of fuel between Uganda and Kenya

The Fuel Storage Terminal & Transport System to ease Transportation of fuel between Uganda and Kenya

The Minister of State for Finance incharge of Investment Hon Anite Evelyn, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) board member Morrison Rwakakamba and Hon. Mike Mukula have said the Fuel Storage Terminal and Transport System under construction at Bugiri-Bukasa will ease fuel transportation between Uganda and Kenya. The Minister together with Capt. Mike Mukula, the chairman of […]

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 Anite, UIA board inspect Mbale Industrial Park

Anite, UIA board inspect Mbale Industrial Park

The Minister of State for Finance in charge of Investments Hon. Anite Evelyn has today with members of Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) inspected Mbale Industrial Park. The team was on a mission to check the progress of the Park and they were impressed by the work being done in the park. The park has already […]

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 ICT Assembling Factory at Kampala Industrial and Business Park launched at Namanve

ICT Assembling Factory at Kampala Industrial and Business Park launched at Namanve

Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) and sister agency National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) have today registered a significant milestone – the groundbreaking ceremony of the ICT  Assembling Factory at Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) at Namanve. The ICT plant, which will manufacture and assemble mobile phones (Simi models), laptops, computers and other ICT […]

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