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The Wall Street Journal · 13 Aug 2026Kampala to switch to electric taxis before end of 2026
Uganda’s capital, Kampala, could see electric taxis on its roads before the end of 2026, following a move by the Union Transport Alliance (UTA) to begin transitioning the city’s taxi fleet to electric vehicles. UTA, an umbrella body bringing together taxi, bus and truck drivers and boda boda riders, announced the plan after a recent […] The post Kampala to switch to electric taxis before end of 2026 appeared first on
The Observer · 13 Aug 2026The ‘20% rule’ behind Giorgos Tsetis’ blueprint for a new kind of family office - CNBC
Family offices are built to be patient with their money. Giorgos Tsetis is not.
CNBC · 13 Aug 2026The drug lenacapavir is a mighty weapon against HIV. Its rollout gets mixed reviews
It's a twice-a-year injection that is remarkably effective in preventing an HIV infection. Distribution is starting. But questions are being raised about getting it to the areas that need it most.
NPR · 13 Aug 2026The Morning Risk Report: Paramount Has Discussed Creating a Board to Ensure CNN’s Independence - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 13 Aug 2026Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible — for now - Ars Technica
The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.
Ars Technica · 13 Aug 2026UDB Posts Strong 2025 Performance, Disbursing Shs502bn to Create Over 69,000 Jobs
Kampala — Uganda Development Bank (UDB) disbursed Shs502.2 billion to private-sector enterprises in 2025, helping businesses create and sustain more than 69,000 jobs, as the state-owned development finance institution reported strong growth in assets, lending and profitability. The figures were released on Thursday during UDB’s Annual General Meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, Planning […] The post UDB Posts St
SoftPower News · 13 Aug 2026Nsimbi’s Infinity puts Uganda’s culture on the global film stage
Ugandan creative duo Nsimbi has taken the country’s music, fashion, landscapes and cultural storytelling to the big screen with Infinity, a musical film that is gaining international attention. The film, created by GNL Zamba and Miriam Tamar Nsimbi, marks a new chapter in the duo’s creative journey, bringing together music, cinema, poetry, dance, fashion and […] The post Nsimbi’s Infinity puts Uganda’s culture on the
Watchdog Uganda · 13 Aug 2026Why Isn’t the Price of Oil Even Higher? - Paul Krugman | Substack
This is your economy on crack (spread)
Substack.com · 13 Aug 2026INTERVIEW: The Next Two Years Will Decide the Future of Uganda Airlines — Girma Wake
Uganda Airlines is entering a critical phase of its growth, with management seeking to improve operational reliability, restore grounded aircraft, strengthen regional connectivity and prepare for a planned fleet expansion beginning in 2032. In a recent interview during the launch of two new routes (Kigali and Accra), Uganda Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Ato Girma Wake, […] The post INTERVIEW: The Next Two Years
SoftPower News · 13 Aug 2026Wendi Wins Financial Inclusion Impact Award at FITSPA Industry Awards 2026
Pearl Bank Uganda’s Wendi mobile wallet has won a national fintech award after helping expand access to digital financial services through more than one million customers and 13,000 agents.
Nile Post · 13 Aug 2026Musk and Zuckerberg claw back into AI race with new model momentum - axios.com
The tech giants are putting new pressure on a hierarchy dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Axios · 13 Aug 2026Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry - Fox News
Donald Trump calls Gov Greg Abbott's data center stance a "mistake," saying the industry "could be bigger than oil" as Texas power grid concerns intensify.
Fox News · 13 Aug 2026Trump’s 401(k) Proposal Shows Evidence of Phony Public Support - Bloomberg.com
A review of almost 12,000 comments in favor of the administration’s proposed rule found submissions in the names of dead people.
Bloomberg · 13 Aug 2026Cullinan tees up J&J fight—and $100M payday—as Taiho-partnered drug hits phase 3 cancer goal - fiercebiotech.com
Taiho Pharmaceutical and Cullinan Therapeutics have
FierceBiotech · 13 Aug 20265 New Barriers To Getting Student Loans Forgiven Just Went Into Effect - Forbes
The Education Department has quietly implemented new rules that may create significant new barriers for borrowers trying to get their student loans forgiven.
Forbes · 13 Aug 2026More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Nile Post · 13 Aug 2026BoU robbery: Seven laptops presented as evidence - Daily Monitor
BoU robbery: Seven laptops presented as evidence Daily Monitor
Daily Monitor · 13 Aug 2026Maize Traders Storm Luweero's PRO Industries, Protest Shs3.5Bn Unpaid Supplies
Nile Post · 13 Aug 2026Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything - Axios
The survey captures the suspicion, mistrust and fatalism shaping how Gen Zers and young Millennials view AI.
Axios · 13 Aug 2026KCCA Pushes for Breastfeeding Facilities Across Kampala Workplaces
KCCA says breastfeeding rooms should be extended to division offices, markets and other workplaces across Kampala to help nursing mothers balance work with childcare.
Nile Post · 13 Aug 2026Everyone Dreams of Island-Hopping Through Greece—Until They Board the ‘Vomit Comet’ - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 13 Aug 2026Anthropic reportedly plans a $2 trillion IPO in October—the largest ever—that will eclipse SpaceX - fortune.com
Everything you need to know before you reach the office this morning.
Fortune · 13 Aug 2026
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