Decentralization

Decentralization in Uganda

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Uganda has a long history of decentralized governance. By the time the country became independent from her colonial master in 1962, there were already a system of local governments. This system was […]

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Public Policy

Why are vehicles cheaper in Uganda compared to Kenya?

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General observation has shown that motor vehicles are cheaper in Uganda than in Kenya despite the fact that Uganda is a landlocked country and uses the Mombasa Port to get most of their imports.

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Taxation

Social Media Tax in Uganda Starting 1 July 18 

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Social Media Tax in Uganda Starting 1 July 18  Uganda’s legislature enacted a new law to create social media tax in Uganda which became effective on 1st July, 2018. This law will […]

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Public Policy

Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2017

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On Tuesday 30 January 2018 the International Budget Partnership released the long awaited Open Budget Survey (OBS) results for 2017. This is a report that looks into how 102 countries around the […]

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Technology

Early Warning System on Development Finance

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Early Warning System on Development Finance Read More: Transparency International Launches their strategic plan 2017-2022 Brexit trade shocks on employment

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politics

The Club of Africa Big Men

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The Club of Africa Big Men Nature is taking its course and Africa’s residents are happy. Who is next from the above list?  

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Trade

Kenya and Tanzania are Increasing Barriers to Trade Against Common Market Protocol

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Kenya and Tanzania are Increasing Barriers to Trade Against Common Market Protocol The Common Market Protocol in East Africa calls for conducive business environment for member countries of EAC. This requirement is […]

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Business

Pakistan is officially Kenya’s top importer

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Pakistan is officially Kenya’s top importer For a long time, Uganda and Tanzania have been Kenya’s top export drivers. Now there is a new kid on the block: Pakistan. USA is also […]

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Education

Makerere University Search for a Next Vice Chancellor

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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY: IN SEARCH FOR A NEW VICE CHANCELLOR  Makerere University is in search of the next VC. The search committee has started the process towards recruiting the next VC. The race […]

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Public Policy

The largest private tea grower

Camellia PLC is the largest private tea grower in the world. The company grows tea in Kenya, India, Malawi and Bangladesh.   They own 68 tea estates from where they produce 80 million […]

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Public Policy

Godrej Family

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The Godrej family has a net worth of $16.7 billion as per forbes magazine ranking.   The Godrej family controls Godrej Group which generates $5.7 billion  from consumer goods. The group was […]

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