All posts tagged "Opinion"
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468OP-EDAnti-Sovereignty Bill is not Protection – It is a Constitutional Coup
The proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, tabled in the Ugandan Parliament in April 2026, aims to regulate foreign influence by establishing...
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552OP-EDWho is a law giver in Uganda; God, gods, or perhaps the village patriarchs?
The origin of law is multifaceted, and its origin should be comprehended from a pluralistic angle. It ought to be viewed from...
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366OP-EDRethinking urban planning: Why zoning, drainage, and green spaces matter
In this Op-Ed, Urban planning expert Bagarukayo Abdu outlines how Uganda can build resilient cities through zoning, green infrastructure, and drainage systems...
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524OP-EDTikTok is setting the talking pace nationally while UCC focuses on banning songs
TikTok is reshaping Uganda’s national conversation but UCC focuses on song bans, raising concerns about relevance, digital influence, and the future of...
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370OP-EDMasiga: Insanity defence should not apply in Ggaba kindergarten murder
Steven Masiga argues that the insanity defence should not apply in the Ggaba kindergarten murder, citing premeditation and criminal conduct.
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891OP-EDWhen aptitude tests become gatekeepers of opportunity
A growing reliance on aptitude tests in recruitment is raising concerns about fairness, transparency, and meritocracy in Uganda’s job market, potentially locking...
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653FeaturedUganda must support investors to unlock opportunities in floriculture industry
Rosebud Flower Company, owned by business leader Sudhir Ruparelia, is the largest exporter of cut roses from Uganda, with earnings estimated at...
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714NationalOPINION: Why Uganda’s proposed 2026/27 National Budget leaves farmers behind
Uganda's small-scale farmers feed the nation. They account for 89% of all farmers and produce around 80% of the country's annual agricultural...
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408OP-EDOPINION: The Day We Bulldozed the Money Economy
Kyeswa Hakim, a senior NRM Cadre reflects on recent demolitions across Ugandan towns, warning that bulldozing informal businesses risks undermining the Parish...
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594OP-EDEach Constituency, An Ambulance: A Health Policy Saving Lives in Uganda.
The Ministry of Health's “Each Constituency, An Ambulance” policy is transforming emergency healthcare access, cutting response times and saving lives amid rising...
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497OP-EDDispute Resolution: Uganda’s solution to case backlogs, access to justice and business continuity
In this Op-Ed, Legal Scholar Kobusingye Chantal examines how Alternative Dispute Resolution can reduce Uganda’s case backlog, improve access to justice, and...
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635OP-EDGen Muhoozi’s MK Fund signals new hope for youth empowerment
The MK Fund is designed to target some of the most vulnerable segments of Uganda’s population, particularly urban youth who often face...
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538OP-EDFive Years After OTT Tax: A failed experiment that stifled Uganda’s digital economy
Five years after its introduction, Uganda’s OTT tax stands as a failed policy that suppressed internet access, stifled digital growth, and widened...
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456OP-EDThe Speaker’s Chair and the Politics of Return Tickets
As Norbert Mao re-enters the speakership conversation, this opinion piece by Odeke Bazel interrogates whether Uganda’s top parliamentary seat is earned through...
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398OP-EDUganda Positions Youth at the Centre of Economic Transformation
As Uganda prepares for the 2026 National Labour Convention in Kampala, Prince Obed explores how placing youth at the centre of economic...
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527OP-EDHow paying less taxes after insurance promotes economic stability
Columnist Ben Ssebuguzi explains how insurance deductions reduce taxable income and promote economic stability following the launch of Tamini Insurance in Uganda.
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901OP-EDGen Muhoozi Kainerugaba: A Beacon of Hope Against Corruption
This Op-Ed writer, Prince Obed argues that Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s leadership in the military and public service positions him as a symbol...
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455OP-EDThe challenge of take-off after elections
In this Op-Ed, Kenneth David Mafabi examines the “Challenge of Take-Off” after elections, drawing on Adam Smith, Karl Marx and Rostow to...
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President Museveni Roots for Pro-People Approach to Service Delivery
Our columnist Ben Ssebuguzi calls for a pro-people approach to service delivery, urging government agencies to adopt client charters and customer care...
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772OP-EDWhen the Ban Sleeps: Uganda’s cosmetics regulation and the imperative of relentless enforcement
This Op-Ed examines Uganda’s 2023 cosmetics ban on hydroquinone and mercury products, questioning enforcement gaps and calling for sustained regulation to protect...
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598OP-EDLC I & II elections must reset Uganda’s governance foundation
Uganda’s upcoming LC I and LC II elections present a critical opportunity to strengthen grassroots governance, restore accountability, and rebuild the foundation...
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527OP-EDIs Paying for POATE as an Exhibitor Worth It? A Small Operator’s Honest Reflection
Is exhibiting at POATE worth the cost for small tour operators? In this Op-Ed, Ngabwa N. Desire shares firsthand experience from POATE...
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Don’t impose Yourself on People: President Museveni’s Charms of Leadership
In this opinion piece, Ssebuguzi examines President Yoweri Museveni’s participatory leadership style, contrasting it with past militaristic regimes and highlighting stakeholder engagement...
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493OP-EDA Call to Conscience: Rebuilding Trust in Our Communities
In this thought-provoking op-ed, Agaba Katureebe examines the growing crisis of trust in Uganda’s communities, exploring how broken promises, dishonesty, and moral...