Opinion
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583What 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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557OP-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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492Make 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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645The Silent Threat: Understanding heart attacks and how to prevent them
A heart attack, medically known as a myocardial infarction, is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the...
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468Govt 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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561How 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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2.0KOPINION: 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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444The 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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646Why 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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408Health 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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1.5KOPINION: 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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631Move 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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741Enough 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...
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531Bugisu ministers knocked from cabinet and why this must be noted carefully by new entrants
The new entrants must reflect seriously on such previous unfortunate circumstances and should never follow that corrupt path that led to our...
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565Judiciary deserves recognition for transforming justice delivery
Among the most notable reforms for which the Judiciary was recognised are the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism and the Electronic Court...
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1.2KDual Citizenship, Lawrence Muganga and the Constitution: Separating Law from TikTok Noise
High Court Advocate Ssemambo Rashid argues that Uganda’s Constitution permits dual citizens to serve as ministers and contends that statutory restrictions cited...
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740Kisanja No More Sleep: We expect no more road carnage
We must implore all stakeholders around us to prioritize safety; the kisanja demands that we sleep no more. Our time is now...
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723What UN’s endorsement of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate Change mean for Africa
For the 1.4 billion people across the continent, the resolution transforms a dry legal text into a potential roadmap for survival, accountability...