All posts tagged "Opinion"

Text Neck Syndrome: An emerging health issue among youths in the 21st Century

Text neck syndrome refers to a repetitive stress injury to the neck caused by having your head in a forward position for...

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Why Minister Kitutu needs to enrol for an Administrative Officers’ Law Course

By Steven Masiga Recently while speaking to her electorate during some belated Women”s Day celebration in Namisindwa district, Karamoja minister, Mary Goretti...

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OPINION: Why the RDC office should be trimmed

The 2022/2023 salary structure indicates that each RDC bags home a monthly salary of UGX 2,293,200 and the deputy UGX 1,282,369. The...

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News

ARISE UGANDA: Our Heroes’ sacrifices are now bearing fruits

Every June 9, Uganda marks Heroes’ Day in remembrance of those who contributed to the liberation struggle, which ushered in the NRM...

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Dutch Govt decision on Ugandan applicants for OKP is malicious, needs review!

By Ojok James Onono I read with shock that the Dutch Government has abruptly blocked Ugandan applicants from participating in its prestigious...

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FRED MUWEMA: Supreme Court decision in HAM VS DTB is against the public policy of Uganda

The Supreme Court generally mishandled the Ham vs DTB Civil Appeal No. 13/2021 when it delivered its judgment on the 6h of...

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Integrate palliative care services in Refugee settlement camps

By Brian Nambale & Ezra Tumusime As we commemorate World Refugee Day 2023 today (June 20), Uganda is among the many countries...

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What parents should know about Meningitis

Be aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis. Don’t minimize your consciousness, Visit the nearest health facility, Contact your child’s doctor...

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The Tale Of Ugandan Nurses: Why Nurses are intending to leave their profession

Sub-Saharan Africa faces significant healthcare workforce challenges with 50.74% of nurses intending to leave their profession (Ayalew et al. 2021)

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How Poor Waste Management Impacts Water Quality and Public Health in Ugandan Communities

In Uganda, the issue of poor solid waste management is particularly pronounced, with serious implications for water quality and public health.

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Energy

The sad story of Kigezi Iron Ore

Recently, there has been an iron ore rush in the Kigezi region because of the iron export permit that was issued to...

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Can Uganda become an electric car battery-producing country?

Uganda’s ambitions of wanting to become an EV battery-producing country comes at no worse time than when the base-metal mining sector is...

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DNA testing: When the truth hurts and why many women won’t go to heaven

For many men, the coming of DNA testing to Kampala is the best thing to happen to them, ever since sliced bread!...

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ALIBAWA SAIRE: The unforetold end of humility

Being happy for others for their accomplishments without jealousy. An attitude, that u have no great importance that makes you better than...

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Pregnant women at higher risk of developing blood clot

Pregnant women may also experience less blood flow to the legs later in pregnancy because the blood vessels around the pelvis are...

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Water, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development: Safeguarding our Future

Rising global temperatures intensify evaporation rates, leading to increased drought conditions in many regions.

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The controversy behind creation of new Luuka Central Constituency

On 30th May 2023, the Luuka District Council passed a controversial unpopular resolution to create a new constituency called Luuka Central.

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Creativity will Improve Youth LiveliHood

By Brian Nambale Ugandan Youths today –whether Urban or Rural based face enormous obstacles towards their own self-development, and creating change that...

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ALIBAWA SAIRE: Jimmy Spire Sentongo and his #UgandaExhibition

In his recent publication, Spire took to his Twitter handle..“that the nature of services we received depends on the attitude of the...

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ALIBAWA SAIRE: The Uganda Martyrs and the ” Ecumenism of Blood”

The churches ought to emulate the Uganda martyrs by encouraging and restoring hope to their believers and speaking boldly about the injustices...

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Short Courses back on the road with long term benefits

Common short courses that are currently on demand include Administrative Law offered by Makerere University through the College of Education and External...

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Uganda needs a Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Advocacy Strategy

Good sexual and reproductive health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive...

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