Summary: The country is full of hardworking people who just want the basics good healthcare, proper roads, and quality education. Instead, they face potholes, empty hospitals, and underfunded schools. OP-ED: Imagine Uganda’s public resources as a lake that sustains an entire community through fishing. Responsible fishermen use proper nets designed …
Read More »Thank You President Museveni for Sacking the Incompetents. Now, Please, Continue
Summary: President Museveni’s decision to fire these officials is a significant statement, but it should be followed by meaningful legal action. OP-ED: President Yoweri Museveni’s decision to dismiss Dorothy Kisaka, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director, her deputy Eng. David Luyimbazi, and the Director of Public Health, Dr. …
Read More »Debunking the 37 Billion Shillings Coffee Consortium Controversy: Facts vs. Fiction
Summary: The 37 billion shillings in question was never given to Rwabwogo or PACEID. Instead, the funds were disbursed to a consortium of 21 coffee companies. OPED: In recent months, social media has been rife with claims that Odrek Rwabwogo misappropriated 37 billion Ugandan shillings for personal gain. These allegations …
Read More »What do food Cravings Mean while Pregnant?
Summary: Cravings during pregnancy are common and can sometimes signal nutritional deficiencies. OPED: Pregnancy is a unique period where nutrition plays a crucial role in the health of both the mother and the developing baby. Addressing specific food cravings and ensuring a balanced diet can help prevent complications such as …
Read More »Naked Protestors Deserve Our Respect
Summary: Critics argue that exposing their bodies was inappropriate and a distraction from the cause, labeling it as a cultural disrespect or a mere stunt for attention. OPED: A week ago, three Ugandan protestors—Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo—took to the streets naked to protest against corruption. They …
Read More »The Pain of Traveling by Bus in Uganda
Summary: Uganda’s bus transport system is in disrepair, and those tasked with fixing it appear either corrupt or indifferent. OPED: Traveling by bus in Uganda, particularly from southwestern Uganda to Kampala, is a nightmare. I’ve used nearly every bus company, and they all seem to fall short. The level of …
Read More »Sheema Woman MP Nyakikongoro Discharged After Surviving Car Accident
Summary: Honorable Nyakikongoro, along with her political assistant and driver, was injured in the accident, which took place on August 18th, 2024. SHEEMA: The Sheema Woman Member of Parliament, Honorable Rosemary Nyakikongoro, was discharged from the hospital on Friday after being involved in a car accident. Honorable Nyakikongoro, along with …
Read More »President Museveni Appoints Singer Kenzo as Presidential Advisor on Creatives
Summary: Kenzo is a renowned Ugandan singer and music executive, serving as the president and founder of the Uganda National Musicians Federation and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. KAMPALA: On Wednesday, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed Edrisa Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo, as a presidential advisor on creatives. …
Read More »FULL SPEECH: President Museveni’s State of nation address
Summary: We need the East African market, we need the African market and we need the global market. Since the recovery of the economy of Uganda, we have seen this. Uganda, even when it becomes a developed Country, cannot have an over ambitious space programme. We are working on implementing …
Read More »Cecilia Ogwal’s Political Journey, A Complex Narrative of Power, Opposition, and Late Reconciliation with NRM
OP-ED – Nigerians say, “No matter how hot your anger is, it cannot cook yams.” Yesterday marked the burial of Cecilia Atim Barbara Ogwal, the estranged former Assistant Secretary General of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), turned FDC leader and Dakolo Woman MP. Her passing, amid her hot anger toward …
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