By Andrew Kisinde | Today Kampala International University (KIU) has earned a major international distinction after being honoured with the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Quality Achievement Award, spotlighting the institution as one of Africa’s rising centres of excellence…
China’s rapid rise as a global renewable-energy leader is reshaping power systems worldwide, and Africa is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries. With record solar and wind investments flowing into the continent, the shift brings opportunity, caution and long-term implications for countries like Uganda.
Uganda’s Kayoola Electric Coach has begun a groundbreaking 13,000-kilometre Trans Africa Expedition, showcasing the country’s capacity to build sustainable, zero-emission transport for the continent. Flagged off at Mandela National Stadium by top government leaders, the homegrown electric bus is now traveling through six countries to demonstrate the strength of African engineering, clean mobility and locally manufactured innovation.
A fire scare briefly disrupted COP30 in Brazil, but swift action contained it and the Blue Zone reopened within hours. Delegates praised emergency teams for their quick response, and a surprising moment of global unity emerged as participants helped one another through the evacuation. The incident reminded the summit that the same urgency and solidarity shown in crisis is exactly what climate action now requires.
Mastercard has surpassed a major global sustainability milestone, issuing more than one billion payment cards made from recycled and bio-sourced materials. The company’s expanding programme now active in 80 countries is reshaping the future of payment cards as it pushes toward a fully sustainable, third-party-certified card standard by 2028
President Museveni’s push for access to the Indian Ocean has sparked debate but also renewed attention on Uganda’s environmental future. Sea access could reshape Uganda’s climate resilience, sustainability strategies and regional influence as East Africa intensifies cooperation on blue-economy growth.
Makerere University has hosted the Second Annual AI in Health Africa Conference, showcasing groundbreaking African-built health innovations and calling for collaboration, sustainable financing, and integration of AI in medical training to strengthen the continent’s healthcare systems.
When Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo opened his inbox to “everything wrong with KIU,” a quiet spark grew into a national conversation. Kampala International University responded twice, yet debates about fees, welfare and governance continued to swell across Uganda’s academic space. This editorial unpacks the rising noise, the legal and institutional stakes, and the deeper political and academic currents shaping this unfolding moment.
Across Africa, similar urban projects are facing scrutiny over wetland preservation and sustainability planning. Uganda’s approach with Hoima City Stadium reflects a broader trend of governments integrating climate resilience and ESG accountability into development frameworks.
