OP-ED
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15.7KMinister Balaam, your anti-corruption roadshow is missing the real sickness
While corruption must be confronted, Uganda's local governments are facing deeper structural challenges, including chronic underfunding, staffing shortages and bureaucratic bottlenecks. In...
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3.0KSix Rules to Make You a Happier Ugandan
By Badru Walusansa I recently met an old acquaintance I hadn’t seen in years. In the past, we would debate everything, especially...
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16.1KWho Grieves Last? Uganda’s Budget cannot ignore people who pay for it
As citizens, we are told that to fund this colossal apparatus, the tax net must expand. We are told to pay more....
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989What if Kafeero had two sets of DNA?
Could an extremely rare genetic condition known as chimerism explain unusual DNA paternity results? This opinion piece examines the science behind one...
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936Bamasaba leaders must embrace laws that usher in the Umukuka or become a laughing stock
In this Op-Ed, Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga argues that leadership disputes over the Umukuka should be resolved through Uganda's Constitution,...
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975A grassroots approach to curbing agrochemical misuse in Uganda
In a compelling Op-Ed, Tutilo Mudumba explores the growing misuse of agrochemicals in Uganda and proposes practical community-based solutions.
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606The Concept of Materialism Versus Idealism in Uganda’s Leadership and Political Structure
In this though-provoking Op-Ed, Political analyst Joel Musiba explores how the tension between materialism and idealism continues to shape leadership, elections, governance...
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892Banyarwanda Citizenship Debate: Why Mukasa Mbidde is Wrong
Reading The East African, I wondered why a newspaper, which I used to rate highly, would lower its journalistic ethics and standards...
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1.0KWhy Data Center Infrastructure is growing at 10.5% CAGR worldwide
According to industry estimates, the global data center industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5...
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463Bagisu are hardworking people, cultural leadership must now provide the necessary guidance
As a community, we should reject politicians who seek to make a mockery of our collective efforts while benefiting from them. Together,...
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1.1KWhat URA’s new tax amendments mean for Uganda’s Energy and Minerals Sector
UCEM’s advice to members is unambiguous: treat June 30, 2027, as a hard deadline, not a soft suggestion, and use the window...
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787OP-ED: Building a Reputation That Precedes You
In this opinion piece, Legal Scholar Kobusingye Chantal Flavia explores how etiquette, social media presence and intentional networking can help professionals build...
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761Make Every Minister Accountable: Why Uganda needs URA-style targets for all ministries
Setting targets does not mean reducing governance to spreadsheets. It means giving every ministry a shared language of results that citizens can...
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774Govt ban on foreign firms in Murram road projects is positive news for Bazzukulu
In this Op-Ed, ONC researcher Ben Ssebuguzi argues that government's decision to reserve murram road contracts for Ugandan firms could create jobs,...
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779How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping learning outcomes across emerging economies
Countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America have increasingly adopted digital learning platforms that offer interactive lessons, language support, automated assessments, and...
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2.3KOPINION: Why all Ugandans must join the fight against corruption
Corruption cannot be defeated by government alone. In this opinion piece, Albinious Twesigomwe argues that citizens must also examine their role in...
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677The Illusion of Safety: How Our Zebra Crossings are Failing Pedestrians
Uganda's zebra crossings are meant to protect pedestrians, but widespread disregard by motorists has turned them into danger zones. This opinion examines...
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OPINION: What lies beneath the Parish Development Model?
The Parish Development Model is designed to transition Uganda's rural poor into the money economy through enterprise development, financial inclusion and mindset...
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871Why cultural institutions hold the key to success of alternative justice system
In this write up, Legal scholar Steven Masiga argues that cultural institutions should play a central role in Uganda's Alternative Justice System...
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612Health First: Collective vigilance is key to defeating Ebola
Prince Obed argues that collective vigilance, discipline and public cooperation remain essential to defeating the current Ebola outbreak and protecting communities.
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2.4KOPINION: Why Balaam, Nameere could be reformers of Uganda’s local govts
Namisindwa LC5 Chairman Bwayo Emma argues that Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere have an opportunity to reform Uganda's local governments through stronger...
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Op-Ed: Ssemujju’s rage against Sudhir is misguided
Ben Ssebuguzi argues that criticism of businessman Sudhir Ruparelia over government tenancy arrangements should be grounded in law and procurement regulations rather...
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883Move beyond policies to end teenage pregnancy
Despite years of policies and investment, Uganda still records one of East Africa's highest teenage pregnancy rates. Luke Twesigye argues that communities,...
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968Enough of Lamentations: Youth leaders must deliver solutions, not excuses
In this thought-provoking opinion, Youth Inclusion Advocate Akankwatsa Ronald argues that youth leaders must stop blaming others and start offering practical solutions...