The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), working alongside the Uganda Police Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), has cracked down on a high-level corruption scandal in Busia Municipality involving the alleged embezzlement of over UGX1 billion meant for...
A new Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) report revealed that Uganda has recorded a significant drop in national poverty levels though economic strain continues to frustrate families especially in rural areas.
The Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS)...
I recently had a conversation with a friend who runs a company based in Namanve. Somehow, our discussion shifted to investment specifically, the development...
Uganda Pentecostal University (UPU) has established a strategic partnership with 1 Million Teachers (1MT) to enhance education through research, teaching, and collaborative initiatives.
This partnership...
The Minister of Defense and Veteran Affairs Jacob Oboth-Oboth announced that this year's 44th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations will take place in the Greater...
Professor Bethwel Allan Ogot, a renowned historian, has dedicated over six decades of his life to teaching history and researching Luo culture, having taught...
The government must also prioritize innovation hubs and entrepreneurial support systems to unlock creative potential in areas like arts and green technology.
As we continue to witness the profound effects of the Parish Development Model, it is key to acknowledge the holistic transformation it has brought in communities.
Overcrowded classrooms, inadequate infrastructure, and a dearth of trained teachers worsen the challenges, especially in underserved areas. Meanwhile, the digital divide looms large, with internet penetration at a mere 8.9%, leaving digital literacy aspirations largely unfulfilled.
Uganda’s aging population presents both a challenge and an opportunity to re-imagine how society values and supports its elders. Aging Ugandans must be viewed not as a burden but as an integral part of the nation’s fabric, deserving of respect, care, and the opportunity to thrive.
President Museveni’s focus on agriculture as a pillar of Uganda’s economy has yielded significant gains; however, sustained progress depends on embracing government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and leveraging available resources to enhance productivity. With collective effort, Uganda’s vision of becoming a middle-income country is within reach, driven by a thriving agricultural sector.