Opinion
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Lessons from the Hope and Hygiene Camp and why Uganda should rethink her FGM prevention strategy
By Jumbwike Sam On 16 September 2026, in partnership with Irise Institute East Africa, we gathered in the serene gardens…
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Uganda’s agricultural boom faces a critical test as farmer support lags
Uganda’s agricultural sector is growing faster than its historical average, earning billions of dollars from exports and expanding its contribution…
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UEDCL: Why your power keeps going off and what we are doing about it
By Joselynne R Rwabwogo Almost everywhere I go, I am asked the same question: Why does our electricity keep going…
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Tuwe ku Ssente: The call every diasporan dreads
By Norman Katende Behind every transfer is someone who worked for that money. It is time for honest conversations about…
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Government should replace total charcoal ban with a tree planting policy
The Government’s efforts to ban charcoal production and operations should be reconsidered and replaced with a practical, sustainable policy that…
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Uganda has the law on lead paint. Now it needs the laboratory
By Peter Akugizibwe Araali, Executive Director, WEMECO “My eye cannot differentiate between 30 and 40 microns.” Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, Executive…
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PRAU@50: Building a stronger profession for the next 50 years
By Irene Nakasiita, President, Public Relations Association of Uganda As the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) marks 50 years,…
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OpEd: Sex abuse – how long before we act?
By Norman Katende Social media is so noisy these days that even the most painful stories can drown in the…
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Where Is The Inspector? Uganda’s schools don’t need another memo
By Norman Katende There are lessons life teaches you only in a classroom, and one of mine came in Senior…
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Red Flags — The warning you painted white because you were in love
By Peace Ntege We don’t always miss red flags. Sometimes, we see them. We explain them. We spiritualise them. We…
