Posts By Guest Writer
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443OP-EDWho 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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569OP-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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484OP-EDKyankwanzi: 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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510OP-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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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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665OP-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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356OP-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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876OP-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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564HealthAre 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...
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636FeaturedUganda must support investors to unlock opportunities in floriculture industry
Rosebud Flower Company, owned by business leader Sudhir Ruparelia, is the largest exporter of cut roses from Uganda, with earnings estimated at...
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503OP-EDWhat Role Do You Play in Ensuring Reliable Electricity Supply?
Reliable electricity in Uganda depends on more than utilities—this opinion explores how public responsibility, investment, and policy shape a stable power supply.
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584OP-EDEach Constituency, An Ambulance: A Health Policy Saving Lives in Uganda.
The Ministry of Health's “Each Constituency, An Ambulance” policy is transforming emergency healthcare access, cutting response times and saving lives amid rising...
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497OP-EDWhy the ICC Statute is at conflict with Municipal Law on immunities of Heads of State
This critical legal analysis by Steven Masiga explores the growing conflict between presidential immunity under national constitutions and the International Criminal Court’s...
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483OP-EDDispute Resolution: Uganda’s solution to case backlogs, access to justice and business continuity
In this Op-Ed, Legal Scholar Kobusingye Chantal examines how Alternative Dispute Resolution can reduce Uganda’s case backlog, improve access to justice, and...
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621OP-EDGen Muhoozi’s MK Fund signals new hope for youth empowerment
The MK Fund is designed to target some of the most vulnerable segments of Uganda’s population, particularly urban youth who often face...
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515OP-EDFive Years After OTT Tax: A failed experiment that stifled Uganda’s digital economy
Five years after its introduction, Uganda’s OTT tax stands as a failed policy that suppressed internet access, stifled digital growth, and widened...
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401OP-EDWhy Uganda’s prosperity agenda involves regional stability
Regional instability in East Africa and beyond threatens Uganda’s economic growth, trade, and energy security, making peace and cooperation critical to the...
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519OP-EDBeyond the Shs5 Billion; Uganda’s content creators owe the nation more
As President Museveni injects Shs5 billion into content creation, this opinion challenges creators to look beyond personal wealth and use their influence...
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444OP-EDThe Speaker’s Chair and the Politics of Return Tickets
As Norbert Mao re-enters the speakership conversation, this opinion piece by Odeke Bazel interrogates whether Uganda’s top parliamentary seat is earned through...
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384OP-EDUganda Positions Youth at the Centre of Economic Transformation
As Uganda prepares for the 2026 National Labour Convention in Kampala, Prince Obed explores how placing youth at the centre of economic...
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743FootballFUFA academies league to shape Uganda’s football future
FUFA Spokesperson, Ahmed Hussein argues that the FUFA Academies League marks a transformative step for youth football development in Uganda by creating...
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606FeaturedWhy Muwema’s legal arguments are out of sync; He should just carry his cross
This legal analysis argues that lawyer Fred Muwema’s interpretation of the “option to purchase” clause in the Downtown Investments Ltd case misreads...
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600OP-EDWhen Duty Calls Beyond Borders: How Tayebwa has stepped up Uganda’s parliamentary diplomacy
In this Opinion, Mbarara RDC Nicholas Nuwagira examines how Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has strengthened Uganda’s parliamentary diplomacy through international engagements and...
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How paying less taxes after insurance promotes economic stability
Columnist Ben Ssebuguzi explains how insurance deductions reduce taxable income and promote economic stability following the launch of Tamini Insurance in Uganda.