OP-ED
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216Broken press, broken voices: Journalists ought to unite or we’ll perish
By Leonard Kamugisha Akida It is deeply unfortunate that when a journalist from a rising media house is brutally beaten or arbitrarily...
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941What Went Wrong for NRM in Kawempe By-Election; Where are the Ghetto Youths Museveni Funded?
By Wakameli Anthony The recently concluded Kawempe North by-election once again raised critical questions about the ruling National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) electoral...
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301Open Letter to Minister of Education, Mama Janet Museveni
By Obonyo Ronnie Dear Honorable Minister,Homework is very important to our children in many ways that I have put in the attached...
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712The political and moral dilemma of independent candidacies after party primaries
By Denis Muteguya Of course, loyalty in politics is absolute until it isn’t. A candidate who proudly dons party colors, praises the...
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433Ugandan Kings, Cultural leaders should stay above community conflicts
By Steven Masiga Conflicts, if not properly managed, can plunge entire societies into disorder, and cultural institutions are no exception. Busoga, for...
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636JATT: A threat to Museveni’s own regime
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe In August 1991, Soviet citizens took their national future into their own hands by flooding the streets of...
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764Addressing the social stigma of deafness on World Hearing Day
By Timothy Egwelu My colleague suggested I visit a Pastor in Mutundwe for deliverance, claiming he could help with my Deafness. I...
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Politics of Deception: How opposition tactics undermine national stability
By Denis Muteguya In many parts of the world, governments that have maintained security and stability often find themselves under siege not...
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348How NRM’s legacy of corruption is undermining PDM programme
By Arinda Nshekantebirwe In Uganda, corruption has become so deeply ingrained in our society that it now permeates every level of governance,...
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389Aflatoxins and food safety in Uganda
By Kamara Dainel Aflatoxins are toxic substances produced by certain moulds (fungi) that grow on crops, particularly in warm, humid environments. These...
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353ONC’s Grassroots Monitoring; a game-changer for effective service delivery and political mobilization
By Kyeswa Hakim In recent years, the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) has emerged as a critical player in Uganda’s governance...
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422Parents! Meet Absalom: The Mutinous Bolshie Son of King David
By Lukanga Samuel Absalom, the third son of King David by his wife Maacah, seemed to have everything going for him, but...
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331The struggle for East African Integration continues
By David K Mafabi Two weeks ago, Ambassador Francis Katana invited me to address a one-day public dialogue hosted by the Uganda...
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572Why is Museveni visiting people with few pigs, chickens on PDM tour?
By Nelson Bwire Kapo In July 2019, President Museveni cut short his participation at the Comesa International Trade Fair and High-Level Business...
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414How Ugandan cultural leaders are elected, gazetted within the Law
By Steven Masiga The election and gazettement of cultural leaders in Uganda is a process steeped in both tradition and legal frameworks....
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479Open letter to Archbishop of the Province of Church of Uganda
Your Grace, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, I write to you as a faithful and committed member of the Church...
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543How ULS President’s right to a fair hearing was violated
By Denis Kusaasira The recent sentencing of Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde to two years in prison for alleged contempt...
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426The Dried-Up Well: Will African leaders learn from Trump leadership as USAID’s faucet closes?
By Akansasira Junior Victor For decades, Africa has been a continent with its hands outstretched, receiving billions in aid, particularly from the...
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535Rethinking Education: The Power of Competency-Based Grading
By Isaac Bamwesigye As I reflect on the recent release of student results, I am filled with excitement and hope for the...
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Open Letter to H.E. Gen Kaguta Museveni; When is our FUTURE secured?
By Akansasira Junior Victor DEAR JAJA, Mr. President !! I write to you not with malice, but with deep concern and a...
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675New Leadership, New Hope: A call to action for Bank of Uganda’s Governor and Deputy
By Bagarukayo Abdu As the newly appointed Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, and his Deputy, Professor Augustus Nuwagaba,...
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495Leveraging entrepreneurship for generational wealth
By Dr Mariam Nakimuli Using entrepreneurship to build lasting wealth is an important strategy to ensure the financial security and prosperity of future generations. By harnessing the potential of innovative entrepreneurial endeavours, entrepreneurs can create lasting legacies that redefine success beyond...
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489A Call to Action: Reimagining Education in Uganda
By Dr. OPUL Joseph, PhD Lecturer, Gulu UniversityDirector, OPUL SKILLING FOUNDATION AFRICA (OSFA)Director, Quality Education Consultancy Ltd (QECL) On September 17, 2024,...
