Posts By Guest Writer
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8.4KOP-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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8.0KOP-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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7.8KOP-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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8.8KOP-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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12.7KOP-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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8.5KOP-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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13.7KOP-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...
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13.6KOP-EDOpinion: Who is really behind local government job scams?
In most cases, middlemen collect money from desperate job seekers by claiming they are related to members of the Service Commission or...
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27.3KOP-EDWhy Ethical AI Must Drive Africa’s Digital Future, Lessons from a Ugandan Researcher
The central argument is that technological advancement must be accompanied by responsible governance frameworks that protect human values while ensuring AI systems...
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24.3KOP-EDShould Government Regulate the Prices of Essential Goods and Rent? A Case for Protecting the Common Citizen
Uganda's market economy has delivered growth, but rising prices of essential goods and housing continue to squeeze ordinary citizens. This opinion explores...
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37.3KOP-EDThe Katungi case, a gallery of precedents: How America reaches across borders
From Viktor Bout and El Chapo to Manuel Noriega and Julian Assange, the Katungi extradition case fits into a long history of...
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1.1KOP-EDGreen transport could drive Uganda’s next economic revolution
Uganda's transition to electric mobility presents a unique opportunity to reduce fuel dependence, create jobs, improve public health, and position the country...
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15.6KOP-EDMinister Balaam, your anti-corruption roadshow is missing the real sickness
While corruption must be confronted, Uganda's local governments are facing deeper structural challenges, including chronic underfunding, staffing shortages and bureaucratic bottlenecks. In...
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2.8KOP-EDSix Rules to Make You a Happier Ugandan
By Badru Walusansa I recently met an old acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. In the past, we would debate everything, especially...
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Who Grieves Last? Uganda’s Budget cannot ignore people who pay for it
As citizens, we are told that to fund this colossal apparatus, the tax net must expand. We are told to pay more....
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916OP-EDWhat if Kafeero had two sets of DNA?
Could an extremely rare genetic condition known as chimerism explain unusual DNA paternity results? This opinion piece examines the science behind one...
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866OP-EDBamasaba leaders must embrace laws that usher in the Umukuka or become a laughing stock
In this Op-Ed, Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga argues that leadership disputes over the Umukuka should be resolved through Uganda's Constitution,...
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659FeaturesOvercoming global distribution barriers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals
While medical innovation continues to transform healthcare, millions of patients still struggle to access lifesaving medicines because of weaknesses in global distribution...
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899OP-EDA grassroots approach to curbing agrochemical misuse in Uganda
In a compelling Op-Ed, Tutilo Mudumba explores the growing misuse of agrochemicals in Uganda and proposes practical community-based solutions.
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535OP-EDThe Concept of Materialism Versus Idealism in Uganda’s Leadership and Political Structure
In this though-provoking Op-Ed, Political analyst Joel Musiba explores how the tension between materialism and idealism continues to shape leadership, elections, governance...
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824OP-EDBanyarwanda Citizenship Debate: Why Mukasa Mbidde is Wrong
Reading The East African, I wondered why a newspaper, which I used to rate highly, would lower its journalistic ethics and standards...
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933OP-EDWhy Data Center Infrastructure is growing at 10.5% CAGR worldwide
According to industry estimates, the global data center industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5...
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406OP-EDBagisu are hardworking people, cultural leadership must now provide the necessary guidance
As a community, we should reject politicians who seek to make a mockery of our collective efforts while benefiting from them. Together,...
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968OP-EDWhat URA’s new tax amendments mean for Uganda’s Energy and Minerals Sector
UCEM’s advice to members is unambiguous: treat June 30, 2027, as a hard deadline, not a soft suggestion, and use the window...