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 …
Read More »The unsung legacy of Sub-Saharan Moors in Europe’s development
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, …
Read More »Trump’s Victory: A celebration or a warning for Africa?
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 …
Read More »Building brand equity by delivering customer solutions
OPINION |Â Damallie Nalukwago |Â 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 …
Read More »An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Museveni: Translating words into practice for a truly united Uganda
COMMENT |Â Gertrude Kamya Othieno |Â 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 …
Read More »GDP is an outdated way
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 …
Read More »Agro-industrialisation can unlock Uganda’s economic growth
Its successful implementation requires collaboration of the government, private sector, and development partners COMMENT | DAVID WOZEMBA |Â 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 …
Read More »The Value of Morality in Project Management: A convincing argument
OPINION |Â Lydia Nabitosi Norah Tukashaba |Â 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 …
Read More »Christianity and Judaism: Genealogical ties and spiritual divergence
COMMENT |Â Gertrude Kamya Othieno |Â The relationship between Christianity and Judaism is rooted in a complex blend of shared lineage and divergent spiritual beliefs. The genealogical connection between the two faiths is undeniable, as Christianity emerged from Judaism, with Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, born into a Jewish family. However, …
Read More »Bell the Cat: Quack medical doctors have evaded the profession
OPINION | Badru Walusansa | With all ills bedeviling the Uganda’s health sector, Ugandans cannot afford to add quack medical doctors on the long list. It’s quite disheartening to learn of quack medical doctors flooding the market. The NBS investigative story recently tipped us with a quack medical doctor who had masqueraded as …
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