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When Mother Earth sends the bill

I am seated here with my Nyamiyaga boys, shirts unbuttoned because the heat has become disrespectful. The dust is everywhere. Polythene bags are flying around us as though they too have lost direction. We are trying to cool ourselves down with some expensive watermelon, each bite feeling like a small luxury in an economy where […] The post When Mother Earth sends the bill appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

International school phenomenon a trap for Ugandan parents

International schools are very good. Let us not lie about that. The facilities are good, the English is good, the exposure is good. But with the liberty that goes with it, parents need to be extremely careful and disciplined. Let me educate you where this idea came from. For starters, international schools were designed for […] The post International school phenomenon a trap for Ugandan parents appeared first on The

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

Here are the business opportunities hiding in refugee communities

Across Africa, hundreds of thousands of refugees across Africa have transformed their livelihoods into profitable ventures worthy of attracting corporate and private sector investment. This marks a significant shift from the past, when displaced people were largely viewed as a risk, particularly by financial institutions. Today, evidence is emerging that refugee communities are not only […] The post Here are the busi

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

ANDREW BABA: The URA TIN to NIN Migration: What Are The Benefits And Risks of Uganda’s New Tax Identity

Uganda’s decision to migrate from the traditional Tax Identification Number (TIN) system to the National Identification Number (NIN) marks one of the most transformative administrative reforms in recent years. It is not just a technical change—it is a redefinition of how identity, taxation, and governance intersect. The move, spearheaded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) […] The post ANDREW BABA: The URA TIN to N

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026