Opinions

By Dennis Katungi Between 1962 when Uganda got independence from Britain to 1986 when NRM took power, the country had changed governments eight times, seven of them violently.  Five of its six...

By Eve Kyampaire The Parish Development Model (PDM), introduced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is transforming Uganda's fight against poverty by empowering communities at the grassroots level...

By Amb. Henry Mayega Uganda's political landscape has expanded since the 2005 referendum, with a growing number of political parties preparing for the 2026 general elections. Among these are t...

Since 1986, the Yoweri Museveni administration has transformed various sectors in Uganda, including the transport industry. In its early years, public transport dominated the sector, leaving litt...

Uganda's Refugee Model Earns Global Praise Since President Yoweri Museveni assumed office in 1986, Uganda has transformed from a country once generating high refugee numbers to a model refugee-host...

Akatukunda, a spirited and talented young girl, has been making waves in the Little Miss Uganda competition. Her journey is one of determination, talent, and a heartfelt desire to make a difference. C...

There’s nobody in Uganda who has enjoyed democracy and freedom of association more than Kiiza Besigye. Besigye together with his ilk recently reserved, under the names of Peoples Front for Freedo...

The Tranquilizer In recent times, the focus of Uganda's economic strategies has stirred significant debate, particularly regarding the management of the country's coffee sector—a crucial component of...

My attention has been drawn to a statement, issued by a one Yosia Mugaaju, on behalf of what he termed "The Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo". I note: Whereas Yosia is entitled to have his opinion, it i...

By Jordan Ddungu  Corruption is a pervasive issue that plagues many nations, thwarting economic growth, undermining social trust, and deteriorating the rule of law. In Uganda, corruption has b...

By Frank Mwesigye It is truly ignorant and unforgivable for those in positions of power to prioritize their own selfish interests over the well-being of the community they are meant to serve. The r...

By Andrew Besi 30th June 1960 was supposed to be a day of celebration. He was not scheduled to speak. But as he listened to King Baudouin address assembled dignitaries on the Palais de la Nation...

By Azrael Murwani Earlier this week an unpalatable video made its way through Uganda’s media sphere, depicting a decaying fellow in the UK’s House of Lords, known as Henry Bellingham, babbling abou...

“So corruption is the instrument of swarming mediocrity, and you will feel its point everywhere. You will see wives whose husbands have six thousand francs a year, all told, spend more than ten thousa...

Fellow Citizens, Today our Muslim faithful celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. It is a festival marking the end of Ramadan.  Exactly a month from today, the Uganda Bureau Of Statistics will undertake our o...