Why Ugandans can't build good homes
Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nab...
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Uganda's activists face increasing digital violence
Four years ago, the coronavirus pandemic increased human reliance on technology which enabled virtual engagements. Research by the National Library of Medicine...
Can you really be independent in a relationship?
Yesterday, Uganda celebrated its 62nd independence anniversary, a time that always fills me with nostalgia for the more innocent days of my childhood. Those celebrations...
74 financial institutions now access NIRA database, says BoU
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has indicated that at least 74 supervised financial institutions now have access to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) dat...
Now’s a good time to stop looking back in anger at the colonial era
This year’s Independence Day, celebrated yesterday, is more special than usual. Although the British declared Buganda a protectorate of the crown in 1894, it...
Biden postpones maiden trip to Africa
US President Joe Biden has postponed his trip to Germany and Angola, potentially ending the excitement surrounding what would have been his maiden trip to Africa since he...
Postal services impacting everyday lives globally
Every October 9, Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Post Day. This annual event commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in...
'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Col...
Soda Drinkers at Risk: What Experts Are Saying
Experts have raised concerns about the frequent consumption of soda, warning that the habit can lead to serious health problems. Joy Ouma, a nutritionist at Aga Khan Univ...
Soroti Council Meeting Turns into a Kick Boxing Contest
Soroti Councillors Throw Punches Instead of Proposals in Latest Meeting Debate sometimes resembles a wrestling match in Ugandan politics. This was the case at the Soroti...