“For Uganda to attract genuine investors, it must maintain robust regulatory regimes that ensure quality and brand protection, which is the primary role of the PPDA.” – Matsiko Ben Kahunga In his article published in The Observer and David Monitor recently, David Bwambale raises a very pertinent issue about the ‘decree’ from the Public Procurement […]
“The UN, founded to be the guardian of a global social contract, must reclaim its role as a sovereign government, where member states surrender a portion of sovereignty for the promise of universal peace and harmony.” Kahunga Matsiko Overview This article reflects on the symbolic significance of Isaiah 2:4, adopted as the motto by the […]
Summary At COP28, Mzee Mashurubu reveals a unique perspective—Sepoo, an indigenous delegate, claims Umlimo’s approval for the Grande Inga Dam, a salvation effort for Earth’s endangered lung, the Congo Forest. Dr. Luganzu, CEO of Afrika Okapi, shares a USD 97 BN blueprint for the dam, generating 87 GW of hydroelectricity. The project by Hughes Harness […]
·”It’s not merely the abundance of attractions but the excellence of our ancillary services that matter. Consider the Pissing Man in Brussels, which draws 3 million tourists annually; we can aspire to achieve the same.” – Matsiko Kahunga ‘Hands-up here, if outside your gate, you can walk 200 metres barefoot…or even 500…let’s discount the outliers. […]
It was our turn to visit. After a 3-day checkered road ride across Uganda and Kenya, we were at the peak of our adventure and exhilaration, with a maize maze hide-and-seek being the signature activity of the day. Nyahururu Horticultural Farm, the production subsidiary of the Mavuno Salads Group, was our host. And Mzee Mashurubu […]
‘More fiction than the sad tragedy that it is’, is how one can summarise the story of the assassination of Burundi’s independence prime minister, Prince Louis Rwagasore. Very graphic, captivating and sur-real details, captured from the confessions of the plotters and the actual assassin, Jean Kageorgis, a 30-year old Greek shop attendant, who is executed […]
In The Power of Saying No as an Aspiring Leader the author Allen K. Baguma delves into the complex realm of decision-making, exploring how leaders are often torn between popularity and fame, faced with the challenge of choosing between being people-friendly and standing firm for truth and morality. Drawing wisdom from the Book of Ecclesiastes in […]
‘…Byarugaba Ayota looked at Uganda the way a farmer looks at his garden…he tended it, watered it, enriched it with fertiliser and let others enjoy its fruits’… This is Mzee BSN at his witty self. Tickled by the latest skit from NSSF, namely the Seven-Hills run in aid of disadvantaged pupils in Kampala’s public schools. […]
“By adopting a developmental approach, microfinance can serve as a driving force for inclusive growth, generating sustainable livelihoods and breaking down barriers to economic progress.” Kahunga Matsiko PRO DEO ET ECCLESIA ET PATRIA …hey, we got a 98% loan repayment and an 18% return on investment… …hey, we have reached the poorest of the poor… […]
The answer is a BIG NO… Knowledge per se may not expire, it can be improved on, added on, redefined and reorganised but to expire No. ‘…this country was and still is our ideal and aspiration in matters of education…Makerere was the dream and pride of our generation, as we pursued secondary education…this can’t be […]
Busheeka, Friday, February 17, 2023. (Flashback: Kampala, July 2020) It is an enigmatic scare. A mixed bag of hope and despondence in a single pack, in a spate of a fortnight. First, it was the announcement by the World Food Programme declaring Uganda a food hub for region. By coincidence or design, the regional headquarters […]
“UCDA should transform from an authority into a profit-driven value-chain manager in a public-private partnership with global coffee giants like Nestlé.” “Import substitution manufacturing is key to creating a productive, rich middle-class Uganda that will drink coffee.” Coincidence perhaps. We had been musing over Mzee Mashurubu’ s Lockdown Exam questions. One such piercing question stated […]
Did you know that there is something unique, a mystique, about the air in Mbarara, which renders the place conducive to learning? And did you know that the lion statue that welcomes you into Ntare School campus literally roars? This and more, you will discover in a captivating, easy-to-read book about the school, authored by its […]
‘Let’s start with a caveat. I admire and love Uganda, but legally and all, am not Ugandan, …so my explanation should not be construed to have any political nuances, sivyo Ange?’ Mzee BSN firewalled himself as he responded to an inquisitive sales representative freshly recruited from college. The staff orientation course we are conducting for one […]
The African Question is up again…how do we escape another Berlin Conference’? ‘…he started well, but seems to be veering off, taking the wide path…we are into strange times, we can only sail through by taking the narrow path…’ Passionate about matters East African, Mzee BSN has literally established a predictable patter of behavior […]
It is possible to reduce informality in Uganda’s human capital. ‘…even these high-level economists are telling us lower high school economics…things we should have graduated from ages ago…informality is very easy to manage…shouldn’t be a subject of this level of national economy debate.’ Mzee BSN was taken aback by the findings of the Poverty Status […]
The family business question in Uganda …since 1853 (Levi Strauss)…since 1759 (Guinness)…since 1906 (KIWI)… since 1986 (Hotloaf). You have read these and others. Anything special about this word ‘Since’? It communicates one key message: the resilience of these companies, virtually all of which were started as family businesses, as evidenced in brands like Guinness, Nestlé, […]
Yes, it is possible for development to trigger wealth. ‘… yes, it is possible for development to trigger wealth. Development in infrastructure alone, with no household income, will not create wealth… will have no impact… President Museveni can pick a leaf from our president… take the narrow path… and all households in Uganda will have […]
MUSEENENE: THE MONTH OF THE GRASSHOPPER ‘…I screamed aloud upon touching these things that were wriggling…. I had thought they were green peas… you guys can’t be serious… ati munakula hawa wadudu?… sio cool!’. This was the greeting my workmate in Nairobi had reserved for me as I reported to head-office from my market territory. […]
We are full circle regionally, with regards Independence Jubilee celebrations. The revival of the East African Community was one of the milestones marking our Uhuru jubilations. Introduction The new Community has a membership of 7 Partner States namely (Source info (https://www.eac.int/) Democratic Republic of the Congo Republic of Burundi Republic of Kenya Republic of Rwanda […]