COMMENT | Patricia Kishemeire | The XVI BRICS October Kazan Declaration, underscores the emergence of new global power centers and a multipolar world order, offering significant opportunities for Uganda and Africa to reshape their global engagement. This shift represents a chance for African nations to reduce their dependence on traditional Western …
Read More »“62 since 62”: Uganda at 62
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Uganda at 62 mirrors many African countries, brimming with hustle and bustle, a vibrant kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures tethered to demigod leaders with extravagant convoys who promised them a better tomorrow, just not today. In spite of her history, Uganda trudges on like the beehive …
Read More »Uganda must guarantee right to vote for Ugandans in prison, Diaspora
Will the Electoral Commission again plead time if it fails to ensure that these citizens register to vote in 2026? COMMENT | MICHAEL ABONEKA | Uganda has a global and regional obligation to fulfil the right to political participation for its citizens under Article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Stop ‘nyeko’ against Nalweyiso and Mukasa
The big problem for the parasites seems to be the unstoppable growth of Uganda’s economy COMMENT | YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI | My social media team has drawn my attention to social media stories that are partially true but also false and malicious. It is true that, on my orders, after …
Read More »Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study
Changes to the bacterial composition of the mouth can be caused by several factors, such as bad oral hygiene, diet COMMENT | Yvonne Prince, Glenda Mary Davison & Tandi Matsha-Erasmus | A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite …
Read More »TRIBUTE: Dr Robert Okello served URBRA and retirement benefits sector with unwavering dedication
Chairman Board Junjura: Dr Okello mentored us. His best attribute was humility. We thank him for serving humanity with such humbleness. COMMENT | LYDIA MIREMBE | When the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) was established in 2011, by an Act of Parliament, operationalizing it was like an experiment. There was …
Read More »Realizing the importance of quality sleep
COMMENT | Michael Jjingo | Are you having enough quality sleep? Deep and quality sleep is crucial for physical renewal, hormonal regulation, and growth. Several biological processes happen during sleep: The brain stores new information and gets rid of toxic waste. Nerve cells communicate and reorganize, which supports healthy brain function. The …
Read More »Is Capitalism really the cause of global inequality?
Western observers have treated inequality as a domestic issue but this framing often overlooks the plight of hundreds of millions of impoverished people around the world COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | In 2014, the French economist Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century became an international sensation, reshaping the inequality debate …
Read More »When medicines don’t work
Eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all COMMENT | FRANCISCA MUTAPI | A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – …
Read More »OPINION: Building a successful side business without sacrificing your career
OPINION | Emelyne Bitanga | Juggling a side business and a full-time career can seem like an impossible task. However, many professionals are proving that this ambitious endeavor is not only achievable but also incredibly rewarding. While a career often involves working for an organization to build skills, climb the corporate ladder, …
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