Posts By Guest Writer
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218OP-EDParliament and National Theatre; Two Identical Twins Separated by a Road
Ugandans are disappointed in Parliament because, unlike the Executive or Judiciary where their say is almost immaterial, they believe Parliament should be...
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421OpinionA sovereign handcuff or shield of protection? Somebody must answer the common man
For the ordinary citizen, sovereignty is not merely a constitutional or diplomatic principle. It is deeply tied to daily life — the...
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327OP-EDPresident Museveni’s 105 million jobs projection from 7 million acres is an eye-opener
According to President Museveni’s projection, the economic value of 7 million acres demonstrates that if our land is put to maximum use,...
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488OP-EDThe Rajiv Legacy: Why 3rd May should become Uganda’s National Road Safety Day
In this Op-Ed, Juungu Archelaus rallies a powerful call to action to gazette May 3 as Uganda's national road safety day, turning...
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525OP-EDPavements vs People: Who wins in the Trade Order U-Turn?
Our columnist, Muteesa Daniels Mukasa examines in this Opinion, Uganda’s Trade Order U-turn, highlighting its impact on street vendors, urban policy, and...
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576OP-EDThe Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026: Opportunities for Improvement
In this Opinion Piece, Amb. Abbey Kigozi Walusimbi argues that Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026 needs refinement to protect diaspora interests while safeguarding...
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248OP-EDBeyond the Numbers: Turning our daily mourning into road safety action
This opinion by Juungu Archelaus calls for urgent road safety reforms in Uganda, highlighting rising daily fatalities and the need for accountability,...
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361OP-ED
Op-Ed: How Sovereignty Bill threatens social empowerment and policy advocacy
This opinion by Ofwono George examines how the Sovereignty Protection Bill 2026 could restrict civil society, weaken policy advocacy, and threaten democratic...
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398OP-EDBugisu Region Warmly Welcomes Judiciary Mediation Efforts to Resolve Cultural Wrangles
Bugisu’s long-running cultural leadership wrangles stem from legal misunderstandings, competing power structures, and weak enforcement of the Institution of Traditional and Cultural...
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741OP-EDSovereignty Bill and the Quagmire of Leadership Deficit in Uganda
The introduction of the Sovereignty Bill appears to be the final blow in a campaign to block the cultivation of good leadership.
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446OP-EDBRAVO to President Museveni: Uganda on Track to Export Refined Petroleum
A $4 billion oil refinery could soon transform Uganda from a fuel importer to an exporter, reshaping the country’s economy, and that's...
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Wealth on paper, poverty on ground – Inside Uganda’s ecnomy growth paradox
We are being celebrated globally for macroeconomic stability, yet internally, we acknowledge that the systems meant to serve over 50 million Ugandans...
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365OP-EDSovereignty Bill vs Suitcase Economy: When Protection Risks Survival
By Odeke Bazel If you stand at Entebbe Airport on any given week, you will witness a quiet national ritual: young Ugandans...
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363OP-EDWhen stories travel: How screens connect China and Africa
African films like Small Gods are reaching Chinese audiences, highlighting a growing cultural exchange between China and Africa through cinema.
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755OP-EDAnti-Sovereignty Bill is not Protection – It is a Constitutional Coup
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, tabled in the Ugandan Parliament in April 2026, aims to regulate foreign influence by establishing...
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701OP-ED
Who is a law giver in Uganda; God, gods, or perhaps the village patriarchs?
The origin of law is multifaceted, and its origin should be comprehended from a pluralistic angle. It ought to be viewed from...
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753OP-EDThe Silent War: Uganda’s road safety crisis at breaking point
Uganda faces a growing road safety crisis as accidents surge, with reckless driving and speeding blamed for rising deaths in April 2026,...
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660OP-ED
Kyankwanzi: Ideology or Idleness?
As MPs undergo ideological orientation in the hills, questions are growing louder about value for money, rising taxes, and whether these retreats...
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657OP-EDTikTok is setting the talking pace nationally while UCC focuses on banning songs
TikTok is reshaping Uganda’s national conversation but UCC focuses on song bans, raising concerns about relevance, digital influence, and the future of...
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670OP-ED
From Pearl to Peril: How climate change is reshaping Uganda and eroding its natural wealth
Uganda’s climate crisis is accelerating, threatening agriculture, biodiversity, and livelihoods. Can the Pearl of Africa reclaim its environmental future?
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843OP-EDUganda has a great story. It’s time we told it
In this Op-Ed, Uganda Media Centre Boss, Alan Kasujja reflects on Uganda’s overlooked COVID-19 response and argues that the country must take...
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511OP-EDMasiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder
Steven Masiga argues that the insanity defence should not apply in the Ggaba kindergarten murder, citing premeditation and criminal conduct.
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997OP-EDWhen aptitude tests become gatekeepers of opportunity
A growing reliance on aptitude tests in recruitment is raising concerns about fairness, transparency, and meritocracy in Uganda’s job market, potentially locking...
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736HealthAre avocados still safe to eat when brown?
If the browning is limited to surface discoloration and the flesh still smells fresh and has a normal, creamy texture, simply scrape...