OP-ED
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299Why 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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357Beyond 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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318The 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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249Uganda 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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594FUFA 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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508When 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.
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482Open Letter to Iganga Municipality Town Clerk on Selective Demolition of Roadside Kiosks
Busoga-based Journalist Omulangira Mudoola Miika writes an open letter accusing Iganga Municipal Council of selectively demolishing roadside kiosks while sparing those owned...
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747Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba: A Beacon of Hope Against Corruption
This Op-Ed writer, Prince Obed argues that Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s leadership in the military and public service positions him as a symbol...
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372The challenge of take-off after elections
In this Op-Ed, Kenneth David Mafabi examines the “Challenge of Take-Off” after elections, drawing on Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Rostow to...
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574Amplifying Women’s Voices No Longer Optional
In this Op-Ed, Political analyst Badru Walusansa argues that amplifying women’s voices in leadership, media and policymaking is no longer optional, urging...
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551
We need a flexible policy on eviction of street vendors
This opinion piece calls for a flexible eviction policy for Kampala street vendors, urging KCCA and President Museveni to consider suburban trading...
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President Museveni Roots for Pro-People Approach to Service Delivery
Our columnist Ben Ssebuguzi calls for a pro-people approach to service delivery, urging government agencies to adopt client charters and customer care...
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675When the Ban Sleeps: Uganda’s cosmetics regulation and the imperative of relentless enforcement
This Op-Ed examines Uganda’s 2023 cosmetics ban on hydroquinone and mercury products, questioning enforcement gaps and calling for sustained regulation to protect...
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542LC I & II elections must reset Uganda’s governance foundation
Uganda’s upcoming LC I and LC II elections present a critical opportunity to strengthen grassroots governance, restore accountability, and rebuild the foundation...
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437Is Paying for POATE as an Exhibitor Worth It? A Small Operator’s Honest Reflection
Is exhibiting at POATE worth the cost for small tour operators? In this Op-Ed, Ngabwa N. Desire shares firsthand experience from POATE...
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726Uganda’s Digital Health Evolution: Promise Amid Hurdles.
Uganda’s healthcare future is going digital. From telemedicine to electronic health records, the country is embracing innovation—but major infrastructure, funding and data...
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Don’t impose Yourself on People: President Museveni’s Charms of Leadership
In this opinion piece, Ssebuguzi examines President Yoweri Museveni’s participatory leadership style, contrasting it with past militaristic regimes and highlighting stakeholder engagement...
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427A Call to Conscience: Rebuilding Trust in Our Communities
In this thought-provoking op-ed, Agaba Katureebe examines the growing crisis of trust in Uganda’s communities, exploring how broken promises, dishonesty, and moral...
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566The Twenty-Year War on Bail: How Museveni Dismantled a Constitutional Right
Human rights lawyer Simon Peter Esomu analyses President Yoweri Museveni’s two-decade campaign against bail, examining key political flashpoints, judicial reforms, and the...