Posts By Guest Writer
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427OP-EDThe dirty money economy: Should Uganda expire its currency to fight corruption?
As corruption and wealth inequality continue to challenge Uganda, Atwikirize Barnabas argues that the country should debate innovative measures, including currency-validity reforms,...
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607FeaturedThe Pearl of Africa just got its crown jewel
The Ruparelia Group is expanding its hospitality portfolio with Paradise Island Resort, a 19-acre private island retreat on Lake Victoria scheduled to...
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678OP-EDWhen Ugandan elites want the bleeding to mind their manners
In this provocative opinion piece, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija challenges Ugandan public intellectuals who defend torture and unlawful detention, arguing that human rights violations...
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1.4KOP-EDUganda’s Judiciary: Why Bigirimana’s reform agenda deserves recognition
From digital case management and mobile courts to alternative dispute resolution and improved infrastructure, the Op-Ed examines ten areas of institutional transformation.
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467HealthStigma beyond HIV: The hidden burden of chronic illnesses
Stigma is not limited to HIV. People living with diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and other chronic illnesses also face discrimination, judgment and rejection,...
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Power and water outages in Uganda: Where is the missing link?
Why do Ugandans continue to experience power and water interruptions despite paying for essential services? Atwikirize Barnabas examines the economic costs, service...
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536OP-ED
We must tackle the cost of living before household pressures deepen
In this Op-Ed, Atwikirize Barnabas examines Uganda's rising cost of living and calls for practical interventions in agriculture, employment, transport, energy and...
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637OP-EDOP-ED: Let Teso Try Coffee Without Abandoning Food Production
Teso farmers should not have to choose between food security and better incomes. Emmanuel Opio argues that coffee deserves a fair chance...
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1.1KBig StoryHow Juba’s Market Restrictions Put South Sudan’s EAC Treaty Commitments Under Scrutiny
By Garang D’Chut Deng On the 5th of October 2026, standing in Kubri Haboba market, the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Hon....
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2.8KLifestyleExercise is not just for losing weight: Why Uganda needs a culture of movement
Exercise is more than weight loss. In this Op-Ed, Physiotherapist Arinda Marvin explains why Uganda must stop viewing exercise as only a...
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11.9KOP-EDThe Dignity of Office: Why President Museveni deserves a salary increment
The Office of the President carries unmatched responsibility in safeguarding Uganda's security, economy and governance. Joshua Okello Patrick contends that reviewing the...
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11.8KOP-EDMediation, not litigation, saved the Bugisu Cultural Institution
The July 2026 court-mediated settlement that resolved the Bugisu cultural institution leadership dispute offers more than a legal victory; it reaffirms the...
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5.9KExclusiveBusoga: Uganda’s overlooked political battleground since independence
On October 6, 1962, Uganda's first Prime Minister, Apollo Milton Obote, officially installed Nadiope as Kyabazinga of Busoga at Bugembe in the...
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13.8KOP-EDRoad carnage undermining Uganda’s US$500bn economy dream
Road crashes cost Uganda an estimated 5% of its GDP annually, threatening the country's US$500 billion Tenfold Economic Growth Strategy, writes Juungu...
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15.2KOP-EDInside Museveni’s export ambitions through trade finance solutions
Among the major trade finance instruments that promote exports are export letters of credit, standby letters of credit, post-shipment financing, invoice discounting,...
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14.7KOP-EDCelebrating Jackson Kaguri: The Unsung Visionary Behind Nyaka Global
Under Jackson Kaguri's stewardship, Nyaka has impacted more than 300,000 community members through the provision of free healthcare services and medical treatment....
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17.0KOP-EDCan Mission 300 close Uganda’s electricity access gap?
Mission 300 presents Uganda with a unique opportunity to expand electricity access and accelerate economic transformation. However, unless longstanding challenges of affordability,...
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8.9KOP-EDA new mandate for LC1 Chairpersons; Congratulations and a call for judicial training
Uganda has elected a new generation of LC1 Chairpersons. While they assume office as grassroots administrators, the Government should seize this opportunity...
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8.6KOP-EDExclusive breastfeeding for twins and triplets: Why support matters
Exclusive breastfeeding remains the gold standard for infant nutrition during the first six months of life. While mothers of twins, triplets and...
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8.3KOP-EDA Moment of Pride and National Unity
Uganda's endorsement of Ambassador Dr. Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General is presented as a powerful symbol of reconciliation,...
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10.5KOP-EDOpen Letter to ASP Kasadha: True Road Safety Demands Police Accountability, Not Just Driver Reform
Road safety advocate Juungu Archelaus argues that Uganda's road safety agenda requires greater accountability among traffic police officers alongside stricter driver discipline...
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13.0KOP-EDWhat if we exercised greater caution while driving?
What if we all exercised caution? Then the next headline would not be about another 10 people being buried. It would be...
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9.0KOP-EDBeyond Mourning: A Policy Agenda for Ending Uganda’s Road Carnage
In this Op-Ed, Risk Reduction Specialist Albinious Twesigomwe argues that Uganda must move beyond reacting to fatal road crashes by strengthening vehicle...
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14.1KOP-EDRoad Carnage is Uganda’s unchecked epidemic
Since the launch of the "Kisanja No Sleep" operations, road crashes have claimed more than three times the number of lives lost...