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A recent report by the Inspectorate of Government concluded that each year, sh10 trillion (nearly 10% of GDP) is stolen by traitors in the Civil Service working with saboteurs on House Committees and favored private sector players. COMMENT | ANDREW BESI  | It began, we are told, with the arrival on …

But it lacks shared values and a unified identity around which to cohere to benefit equitably from the current global order COMMENT | ANTHONI VAN NIEUWKERK | The last two summits of Brics countries have raised questions about the coalition’s identity and purpose. This began to come into focus at the …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On this UN World Science Day for Peace and Development, the theme “Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures” invites us to reflect on the vital role of science in our everyday lives, particularly in tackling global challenges such as climate change, public health, and …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we reflect on often overlooked narratives during Black History Month, one striking chapter that remains underexplored is the contribution of sub-Saharan Moors to Europe’s intellectual, cultural, and military history. When we speak of the Moors who ruled parts of Spain for nearly 800 years, …

COMMENT |  Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Across Africa, a surprising wave of celebration has followed Donald Trump’s election victory. Social media is buzzing with messages of euphoria: “Our man has won!” But why this shared triumph? For many, Trump’s conservative stance resonates. His rejection of LGBTQ+ rights aligns with traditional values in …

OPINION | Damallie Nalukwago | What is little understood generally is the importance of operations in brand building. The perception seems to be that brand building is about logos and fancy advertising. That is only part of the story. The components of brand are building awareness, creating favorable associations and ensuring positive …

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Your Excellency, President Museveni, I write to you as a Ugandan who shares your vision of a united, inclusive, and forward-looking Uganda. Throughout your leadership, you have addressed the scourge of sectarianism, reminding us that divisions rooted in region and tribe hold us back from realizing …

It cannot measure the health of the economy as it doesn’t reflect the health of people or the planet COMMENT | RADHIKA BALAKRISHNAN | Economics and economic policy need a rethink. This is clear from the scale of inequality, joblessness, insecurity and environmental disasters we see in the world. People feel …

Its successful implementation requires collaboration of the government, private sector, and development partners COMMENT | DAVID WOZEMBA | Agriculture is often considered the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population and contributing roughly 24% of GDP. However, its potential remains largely untapped. One of the challenges limiting the …

OPINION | Lydia Nabitosi Norah Tukashaba | Ethics matter to all organizations, their workers, and other stakeholders, but project managers who oversee complicated projects and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders need to pay even greater attention to ethics. For example, project managers must disclose their skills and abilities while bidding …