OP-ED
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814Museveni’s New Cabinet: A well-deserved reward for Buganda
Out of the 81 appointed ministers, 20 are from Buganda. That is not a coincidence. It is a deliberate, strategic, and well-deserved...
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675Menstruation is not just a girls’ issue; it’s a National Responsibility
In this Op-Ed, Straight Talk Foundation's Luke Twesigye argues that menstruation should no longer be treated as a women’s issue alone, calling...
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825Andrew Mwenda: On Museveni’s response to my article
In a lengthy reflection titled “On Museveni’s response to my article,” Mwenda says he welcomes the President’s strongly-worded rebuttal, insisting it reflected...
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465Media Propaganda, Political Repositioning and the Integrity Test in Uganda’s Appointment Politics
Media propaganda now dominates the political space, moving through radio stations, social media platforms, and whispered conversations in trading centres. Every narrative...
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624Depression, anxiety eating away Uganda’s young generation
While youth challenges are often discussed in terms of unemployment, poverty, school dropouts and lack of opportunities, mental health continues to receive...
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1.0KAmong’s own conduct may have become the catalyst for her political troubles
In this Op-Ed, political analyst Ocama Ongwech Alli Abba argues that Former Speaker Anita Among’s growing influence, public wealth display and expanding...
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537A Half-Way Equation: Why training pedestrians won’t stop road carnage
Juungu Archelaus argues that Uganda’s road safety campaigns are focusing on the wrong targets while reckless driver behaviour continues fueling accidents.
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471Transforming Access and Care: Our Nurses, Our Future
Lilian says the future of health is not only dependent on technology or infrastructure, but on how effectively we invest in, trust,...
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404Parliament 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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429President 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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601The 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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667Pavements 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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679The 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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Beyond 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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477Op-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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512Bugisu 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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867Sovereignty 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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557BRAVO 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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482Sovereignty 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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459When 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.