OP-ED
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467Stigma beyond HIV: The hidden burden of chronic illnesses
Stigma is not limited to HIV. People living with diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and other chronic illnesses also face discrimination, judgment and rejection,...
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485Power and water outages in Uganda: Where is the missing link?
Why do Ugandans continue to experience power and water interruptions despite paying for essential services? Atwikirize Barnabas examines the economic costs, service...
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We must tackle the cost of living before household pressures deepen
In this Op-Ed, Atwikirize Barnabas examines Uganda's rising cost of living and calls for practical interventions in agriculture, employment, transport, energy and...
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637OP-ED: Let Teso Try Coffee Without Abandoning Food Production
Teso farmers should not have to choose between food security and better incomes. Emmanuel Opio argues that coffee deserves a fair chance...
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1.1KHow Juba’s Market Restrictions Put South Sudan’s EAC Treaty Commitments Under Scrutiny
By Garang D’Chut Deng On the 5th of October 2026, standing in Kubri Haboba market, the Caretaker Commissioner of Juba County, Hon....
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1.1KOPINION: Why an Abrupt Charcoal Ban Goes Against the NRM’s Pro-Poor Ideology
By Hakim Kyeswa Our nation has been gripped by an intense, emotionally charged debate over the sudden, aggressive enforcement of charcoal restrictions....
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2.8KExercise is not just for losing weight: Why Uganda needs a culture of movement
Exercise is more than weight loss. In this Op-Ed, Physiotherapist Arinda Marvin explains why Uganda must stop viewing exercise as only a...
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7.0KWhy Universities Will Determine Uganda’s Tenfold Growth by 2040
The success or failure of Uganda's Tenfold Growth Strategy will depend heavily on an institution that often receives less attention than roads,...
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11.9KThe Dignity of Office: Why President Museveni deserves a salary increment
The Office of the President carries unmatched responsibility in safeguarding Uganda's security, economy and governance. Joshua Okello Patrick contends that reviewing the...
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11.8KMediation, not litigation, saved the Bugisu Cultural Institution
The July 2026 court-mediated settlement that resolved the Bugisu cultural institution leadership dispute offers more than a legal victory; it reaffirms the...
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5.9KBusoga: Uganda’s overlooked political battleground since independence
On October 6, 1962, Uganda's first Prime Minister, Apollo Milton Obote, officially installed Nadiope as Kyabazinga of Busoga at Bugembe in the...
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13.8KRoad carnage undermining Uganda’s US$500bn economy dream
Road crashes cost Uganda an estimated 5% of its GDP annually, threatening the country's US$500 billion Tenfold Economic Growth Strategy, writes Juungu...
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15.2KInside Museveni’s export ambitions through trade finance solutions
Among the major trade finance instruments that promote exports are export letters of credit, standby letters of credit, post-shipment financing, invoice discounting,...
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14.7KCelebrating Jackson Kaguri: The Unsung Visionary Behind Nyaka Global
Under Jackson Kaguri's stewardship, Nyaka has impacted more than 300,000 community members through the provision of free healthcare services and medical treatment....
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17.0KCan Mission 300 close Uganda’s electricity access gap?
Mission 300 presents Uganda with a unique opportunity to expand electricity access and accelerate economic transformation. However, unless longstanding challenges of affordability,...
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8.9KA 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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8.6KExclusive 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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8.3KA 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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9.5KWhy Judiciary should make Bamasaaba cultural leadership ruling a locus classicus
The successful mediation of the Bamasaaba cultural leadership dispute offers Uganda's Judiciary an opportunity to establish a landmark precedent for resolving future...
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10.5KOpen 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...