COMMENT | Samson Tinka | On 22nd Aug 2023, I started a process of acquiring my children’s passports. One of the requirements is that children applying for passports must have birth certificates from NIRA. That condition alone almost stopped me from starting the passport acquisition process. For many years, the NIRA …
Read More »“Jason’s law on corruption”
How governance in Africa reflects structural imperatives, not the personalities of our leaders THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Recently, someone posted an article on our WhatsApp chatgroup about the persistence of “corruption” in Africa. It said on June 13, 1988, Pini Jason Onyegbaduo, a popular Nigerian columnist, propounded a “Hypothesis …
Read More »Class of 1995, the Airtel IPO is here!
Airtel IPO offers Class of 1995 new saving vehicle. Let’s leave something for the next generation. COMMENT | DAVID BIRUNGI | The year 1995 is etched in Uganda’s contemporary history in many different ways. I will stick with only two because less is more. I don’t know where you were …
Read More »OPINION: Ministry of science under scrutiny for stifling TRIDI sericulture project’s potential
COMMENT | ROBSON AINE | In a startling revelation, the Tropical Institute for Development Innovation (TRIDI) has pointed fingers at the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation for obstructing the progress of the TRIDI Sericulture project, leading to economic losses and wastage of investments. The project, aimed at revolutionizing Uganda’s silk …
Read More »KYAGULANYI’S OWN GOAL: He who whines in place of ideologies
COMMENT | JORDAN DDUNGU | Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has called upon Ugandans to desist from facilitating the ascension of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the presidency, asserting that Uganda is not a monarchy. First, nobody called or even assumed The Pearl of Africa was a monarchy. It is an entire …
Read More »A fresh look at coups in Africa
Why the Gabon coup is a wake-up call to intellectuals in Africa to rethink politics on the continent THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | There has been yet another a successful military coup in Africa, this time in Gabon. This is a country that has not known a military coup in …
Read More »Celebrating President Museveni’s 50 Years of Marriage: A testament to love and commitment
COMMENT | JORDAN DDUNGU | In a world where relationships often face multiple challenges and longevity is a near myth, it is truly extraordinary to witness a couple celebrating 50 years of marriage. Today, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to President Yoweri Museveni and Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni on this …
Read More »Meet the secular mujahedeen
The transformation of democracy from a political form to a religious movement THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Last week, I had an encounter with a democracy jihadist called Jeffrey Smith during a debate on Twitter (X) Spaces. The next day, he took to Twitter (X) accusing me of supporting despotism …
Read More »Budgeting techniques to accelerate debt repayment
COMMENT | CLEVER NICHOLAS | In the pursuit of financial freedom, debt repayment can be a significant hurdle for individuals and families. However, by adopting effective budgeting techniques, one can take control of their finances and expedite the journey towards debt freedom. In this article, we explore some of the best …
Read More »Taking Uganda-South Africa trade and investment forward
COMMENT | PAUL AMORU | Uganda and South African governments have enjoyed a momentous, warm and friendly relations since the signing of a formal diplomatic relation in 1994. This bilateral relation has deepened not only social and political ties but also helped promote trade and investment between the two countries. Latest …
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