All posts tagged "Opinion"
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471OP-EDMeritocracy collapsing as nepotism, political patronage dominate job access in Uganda
Meritocracy in Uganda’s job market is collapsing under political patronage, nepotism and connections, weakening institutions and undermining national development.
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We must rethink our perception of education: First grade without academic ethics is national disaster
Uganda’s obsession with First Grade without academic ethics is producing hollow excellence. This opinion argues for a shift from exam worship to...
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370OP-EDThe Woman who Rekindled the Fire: Celebrating Hajjat Namyalo and the 71% victory
Opinion: How Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo’s grassroots mobilisation and youth outreach helped reignite NRM support and deliver President Museveni’s decisive 71% victory in...
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662OP-EDNamyalo’s ONC achievements leave ‘useful idiots’ in zigzag mode; see how she turned a quiet office into political powerhouse
In a political environment where disconnect between leaders and the populace is a common concern, Namyalo’s management style has focused on accessibility,...
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612OP-EDHow revolutionary Museveni enabled Uganda’s progress to middle-class status
By Baluye Michael Waiswa Uganda’s evolution toward middle-class status since 1986 can be attributed to a combination of economic, social, and political...
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553OP-EDGoverning the Vote or Governing the City? Kampala’s Test of Urban Governance
In this in-depth opinion, Amiri Wabusimba examines how electoral politics has weakened urban governance in Kampala, eroded enforcement, and turned disorder into...
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397OP-EDInside the Secret strategy that powered Museveni’s 2026 landslide victory
What really delivered Museveni’s 71.6% victory? This opinion piece argues it wasn’t noise at the top, but grassroots mobilisation across Uganda.
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549OP-EDLeprosy is curable, but stigma still drives global health failures
Leprosy is fully curable, yet stigma still delays diagnosis and deepens disability worldwide. On World Leprosy Day 2026, experts say the real...
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511OP-EDA Stronghold Reclaimed: Honouring the Quiet Architect of NRM’s Resurgence in Buganda
By Hakim Kyeswa As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) marks four decades at the helm of Uganda’s destiny, its legacy is not...
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896OP-EDThe Case for Continuity: Why Museveni is going to win massively in 2026
This hard-hitting opinion examines Uganda’s post-independence history, conflict legacy, and development record to explain why President Museveni remains positioned to win the...
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627OP-EDShameful leadership on display: Why Kaliro Must Vote Better on January 15
This hard-hitting opinion piece questions leadership readiness in Kaliro District after a controversial Woman MP debate, urging voters to choose competent and...
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514OP-EDUganda’s digital rebirth begins with a laptop per child
We already have the foundation, the Digital Agenda, the Data Protection and Privacy Act, UNICEF–Airtel connectivity models, and local assembly capacity. All...
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663OP-EDUnilateralism and the Erosion of the Rules-Based Order: Implications of the U.S.–Venezuela Crisis for Africa
The capture and forceful neutralisation of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro under the Trump administration—whether interpreted as direct action, regime decapitation strategy, or...
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1.6KOP-EDThe US army will not remove President Museveni – Here is why
In this Op-Ed, Diplomat Buyinza Adam Luzindana explains why the United States will not intervene militarily in Uganda, arguing that President Museveni...
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934OP-EDThe difference between riot and protest – A case of Uganda
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula I do not usually argue with my children, whose ages range from 35 to 54. We exchange ideas. Occasionally, I...
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791OP-EDWho pays the price for Uganda’s unregulated transport fares?
By Wabusimba Amiri Every festive season in Uganda follows a familiar ritual, roads fill, vehicles overflow, and fares quietly mutate. What was...
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544OP-EDRaising women should not require burying men
By Odeke Bazel In this country, gender conversations have settled into a familiar rhythm. When women suffer, the nation listens. When men...
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637NewsMuseveni’s 2026 victory must and will be defended by us, the Bazzukulu
By Akampa Rugaba Tanbull Well, in the 2021 general elections, there were some weevils at different polling stations who had infiltrated the...
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580NewsDigital Skills Ugandans Must Learn to Compete in the Modern Economy
By Mark Brnson In today’s rapidly changing global economy, digital skills are no longer optional — they are essential. For Uganda, where...
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764OP-EDIt’s not too late to save our beloved Airline, but current administration must resign
By Kazibwe Jamil Our national carrier, the Uganda Airlines, is more than a transport business. It is a symbol of national pride,...
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1.5KBusinessChina’s Hainan Free Trade Port: A New Gateway for Global Trade
By Chen Ziqi An iPhone that costs about $100 less might not sound like a trade policy story, but in China’s Hainan...
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1.4KOP-EDWhy Uganda needs standards for sign language interpreters
By Harunah Damba When I became deaf more than ten years ago, I knew I would definitely need a sign language interpreter...
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1.1KOP-EDOp-Ed: How the Mafia Are De-Institutionalising Uganda
By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaConservation BiologistCentre for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis In Uganda, the whispers of a “Mafia” echo through corridors of power, pointing...
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632OP-EDHow governance drift is fuelling public friction ahead of Museveni’s campaign trail in Mubende
By Amiri Wabusimba For years, Uganda has promoted an ambitious storyline: cities and municipalities rising through climate-smart design, modern public markets, green...