World Bank is leaving? Big deal! We’re joining the ‘Big City Club’

The relationship between Uganda and the World Bank had grown so strong that a year after the separation, a major project that had been in the works was launched. ILLUSTRATION | JOSEPH NYAGAH | NMG

Imagine a couple whose marriage has produced many children celebrating their golden jubilee (50th anniversary) with divorce!

The World Bank and Uganda did better (or worse) – celebrating their Diamond Jubilee by parting ways. Yet diamond symbolises strength, durability and enduring value.