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COMMENT | Jane F Alowo |  I must have missed this piece “The Empire In the Cathedral: Would Jesus recognize His Church?” during the mourning period for Pope Francis – May he continue to rest in peace. But, kindly allow me set the record straight where facts have been overstated or misunderstood. I …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The death of a Pope is no private affair. Over 50 heads of state descended upon Rome, standing beneath Michelangelo’s dome to honour a man whose life mirrored a carpenter from Galilee. Cloaked in diplomacy, spectacle, and centuries of ritual, they gather not just to …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Every 1st May, like clockwork, Uganda joins the rest of the world to honour workers, by ensuring the actual workers stay hard at it, while officials in crisp suits wave to the cameras and give speeches on “dignity” and “solidarity” from the comfort of shaded …

COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda’s rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered. Dear reader, let us review a few instances that should have us questioning why we remain overly yoked to the incumbent ruling …

COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stands as a key institution that offers immense value, not only to its …

COMMENT | DR OPIO PHILLIP |  I chose to remain silent on the Tororo split issue initially to allow due process to unfold. However, fundamental questions persist—particularly regarding the selection criteria for the delegates who met with the Vice President last week and later with His Excellency the President. While …

OPINION | Isaac Tegule | The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital transformation and evolving consumer expectations. Virtual showrooms have emerged as some of the most ground-breaking innovations, redefining how individuals and businesses explore and purchase vehicles. In an era where convenience, efficiency, and immersive experiences …

dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival – understanding Uganda’s Cultural Ties to a Global Sound. COMMENT | HELENA MAYANJA |  Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West …

Essay 2 of 7: How Uganda Forgot Its Citizens COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | In a healthy democracy, citizenship implies both responsibility and entitlement. It is a mutual contract: citizens invest trust, taxes, and participation, while the state delivers services, justice, and opportunity. But in Uganda, this social contract has been …

COMMENT | Olowo Jerome Stowell Jasilwanyi |  For a long time, the smell of the death of Tororo has been bothering my spirit, only for me to receive news this week that a meeting of our elders with the president at the State House, Entebbe had confirmed my worst fears. …