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Free movement of people; astep in the right direction

Uganda, May 16 -- A couple of days ago, the government of Uganda signed a memorandum of understanding that gives freedom to people from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) countries ... Read More


Lack of planning by our planners

Uganda, May 16 -- Power is like a truth pill that exposes the real character of a person. Former US president, Abraham Lincoln, once said: "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test ... Read More


Fertiliser deficits must be handled decisively

Uganda, May 15 -- In the first week of May, African leaders had a meeting of minds during the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. The Nairobi Declaration, publis... Read More


Let us not wait until it's broken to fix it

Uganda, May 13 -- The Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra) is never out of the limelight as its name is smeared with mud whenever you find a bad road. By the time they come out to explain which roa... Read More


Census data not for taxation purposes

Uganda, May 12 -- The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) is undertaking the National Population and Housing Census 2024 that began on May 9. This crucial peacetime exercise will last for 10 days and h... Read More


Karuma Bridge mess says a lot about us

Uganda, May 7 -- Starting yesterday, the Karuma bridge overpass closed to lorries, trailers and buses to allow for planned three-month emergency works after experts found "some elements of the structu... Read More


Let's walk the talk on press freedom

Uganda, May 6 -- Last Friday, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the Press Freedom Day. As always, different leaders made great remarks about the need to respect, promote and protect f... Read More


Labour Day should speak to the workers

Uganda, May 2 -- Yesterday, Uganda joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Labour Day, commemorated every 1st day of May. Some issues have become part of the speeches on such day... Read More


Climate-proof Uganda's malaria eradication plan

Uganda, May 1 -- Malaria remains Uganda's leading cause of death, claiming tens of thousands of lives a year, mostly of children under five. As torrential rains continue to pound a swathe of the count... Read More


Keep holiday-makers safe

Uganda, April 30 -- For most schools both primary and secondary, the first term holiday is here and while it brings with it relief for parents from the school runs and rigorous routine for both learne... Read More