Posts By Guest Writer
-
775OP-EDPresident Museveni’s speech at UN answers industrialisation question
By Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye EDITOR: Last week, Ugandans celebrated 62 years of independence. Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and Algeria were the four African...
-
314OP-EDThe Future of the Cultural Institutions: Balancing heritage with modern challenges
By Moses Wawah Onapa Uganda, a country rich in cultural diversity, boasts a tapestry of over 50 ethnic groups, each with its...
-
519OP-ED2024 Census Errors are a symptom of Museveni’s Patronage System
By Basajja Charles These errors, which misrepresented population figures for several ethnic groups, are more than just mistakes—they are a symptom of...
-
258OpinionHonoring Professor Tarsis Kabwegyere’s Contributions: A Call to Recognition
By Bagarukayo Abdul As Uganda celebrates its 62nd independence anniversary, it’s essential to acknowledge the contributions of individuals who have shaped the...
-
619OP-EDUganda At 62: The Youth perspective and Museveni’s role in shaping the future
By Emma Bwayo As Uganda marks 62 years of independence, the role of youth in the nation’s journey to sovereignty and its...
-
555OP-EDPresident Museveni has salvaged Uganda’s independence journey
By Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye Uganda is today marking 62 years of self-rule. Our independence was advocated and also sacrificed for by nationalists,...
-
942OP-EDIs Uganda Truly Independent? A reflection on the realities of post-colonial governance
By Muteguya Denis When Uganda celebrates its Independence Day on October 9th, the streets are filled with patriotic fervour, songs of liberation,...
-
418OP-EDUS sanctions, travel bans, a badge of honor or devil’s mark? The case of Mandela, Cuba and Russia
By Alex Masereka Joel South Africa’s liberation hero, Nelson Mandela became the face of opposition to the evil apartheid policy in his...
-
383OP-EDThe coming of Salim Uhuru as Kampala Lord Mayor will end the blame game
By Edgar Barigye Kugonza As an avid listener, I have made it a habit to engage with people from all walks of...
-
721OP-EDFire Safety in Iganga: A collective responsibility we can no longer ignore
By Omulangira Mudoola Miika The recent devastating fire that tore through Iganga Main Street on the night of October 3rd, 2024, left...
-
745OP-EDIs the Rosary in the Bible?
By Sem. Robert Bigabwarugaba Many non-Catholics are so interested in what the Catholic Church teaches about certain things; that they want to...
-
254OP-EDOutlawing bid bonds by Gen Museveni will promote local content
By Ben Ssebuguzi In the 2024/25 financial year, parliament approved the government to spend Shs 362b on the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion...
-
641OP-EDUganda at 62 And NRM’s Industrial Journey So Far
By Benesa Edrine When the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power in 1986, its first years, between 1986 and 1992, the policy...
-
367HealthWorld Meningitis Day; Here’s all you need to know
By Brian Nambale As we commemorate World Meningitis Day (WMD) 2024 which previously for many years was marked on the 24th of...
-
387OP-EDTruth and Reality; Service above Self
By Mukonyezi Steven Akiiki Politics has been branded by many as a dirty game because of how politicians cleave their way to...
-
470OP-ED
Who will duly tame Ghetto youth by 2026 and beyond?
By Edgar Barigye Kugonza Growing up in the countryside, many of us are familiar with the ancient tale of pythons and goats....
-
519OP-EDMPs are wrong on GMOs; mistaking ignorance for patriotism
By Hakim Kyeswa Recently, the Ugandan parliament erupted in a heated debate over the introduction of genetically modified foods (GMOs). While some...
-
365OP-EDLabour externalization critics, what/ where are the alternatives?
By Nuwagaba Arthur Recently, high-ranking Ugandan government officials, including the President, and various ministers, expressed criticism of the labour externalization program, which...
-
450OP-EDBuilding Bridges, not Barricades: Why Middle East countries must prioritize peace and development
By Bagarukayo Abdul The Middle East, a region rich in history, culture, and natural resources, has long been plagued by conflict and...
-
366OP-EDROBERT BIGABWARUGABA: The Beauty of Rosary
“I invite you to pray the Rosary and to carry it in your hands or your pockets. The recitation of the rosary...
-
1.0KOP-EDThe exceptional leadership of President Museveni: A legacy of peace, stability, and Pan-Africanism
By Denis Muteguya Leadership, as the Bible states in Romans 13:1, is often believed to be ordained by God: “There is no...
-
295OP-ED
Why Uganda needs a “National Follow-Up Office”
By Edgar Barigye I recently had the privilege of reading President Yoweri Museveni’s thought-provoking booklet, “How Africa Missed the Bus of History.”...
-
409OP-ED
KARUMA: Africa’s largest underground hydropower plant; a new Museveni signature project
By Ben Ssebuguzi The word iconic gets thrown out a lot, but I want to confirm that the Karuma Dam project is...
-
560OP-EDYouth investment in technical skills; The generational development venture worth taking on
By Mukonyezi Steven Akiiki Among the things all parents should prioritise when helping children to choose careers, hands-on skills should be thoroughly...