Uganda is redrawing the line between conservation and encroachment with a 96km “living boundary” across Budongo and Masege forests. Through restoration, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, the project is securing ecosystems while creating livelihoods,
offering a bold model for sustainable forest management in the Albertine Rift.
Western Uganda’s smallholder farmers are leveraging nature credits to restore ecosystems and generate income, proving that conservation can drive real economic value.
New government figures show Uganda’s agriculture sector is entering 2026 on a high, delivering record export earnings, rising GDP contribution, and large-scale investments in irrigation, mechanisation, and disease control. With coffee, cocoa, dairy, and fisheries driving growth, agriculture is increasingly shaping Uganda’s path toward inclusive economic transformation.
Climate action is no longer a side issue in African politics. Uganda’s 2026 election reveals how environmental urgency is reshaping leadership choices across the continent.
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.
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.
By Edwin Mugula | 07 November 2025 | Econews.digital In an era defined by technology, connectivity, and the constant flow of information, Kampala International University (KIU) is strengthening its global footprint through a landmark partnership with Utrecht University of the…
By Admin | November 3, 2025 | Econews Digital Uganda’s new National Medical Stores (NMS) pharmaceutical and office complex in Kajjansi, Wakiso District, has come under intense scrutiny after being submerged in water following recent heavy rains. The Shs 70…
By Juma Musoke | November 2, 2025 KAMPALA — For many traders in the city’s central business district, the story has become painfully familiar. Each time heavy rains pour over Kampala, floodwaters sweep through shops, drenching merchandise and turning bustling…
