All posts tagged "Opinion"
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515OP-EDOP-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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445OP-EDGovt 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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2.0KOP-EDOPINION: 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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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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627OP-EDWhy 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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391OP-EDHealth 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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1.4KOP-EDOPINION: 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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1.2KOP-EDMuseveni’s New Cabinet: A well-deserved reward for Buganda
Out of the 81 appointed ministers, 20 are from Buganda. That is not a coincidence. It is a deliberate, strategic, and well-deserved...
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914OP-EDMenstruation is not just a girls’ issue; it’s a National Responsibility
In this Op-Ed, Straight Talk Foundation's Luke Twesigye argues that menstruation should no longer be treated as a women’s issue alone, calling...
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1.1KOP-EDAmong’s own conduct may have become the catalyst for her political troubles
In this Op-Ed, political analyst Ocama Ongwech Alli Abba argues that Former Speaker Anita Among’s growing influence, public wealth display and expanding...
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739OP-EDThe Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026: Opportunities for Improvement
In this Opinion Piece, Amb. Abbey Kigozi Walusimbi argues that Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026 needs refinement to protect diaspora interests while safeguarding...
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954OP-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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870OP-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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631OP-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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797OP-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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630OP-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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1.1KOP-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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944FeaturedUganda 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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958NationalOPINION: 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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OPINION: 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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806OP-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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683OP-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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839OP-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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711OP-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...