COMMENT | ELECTINE OYAGA | Uganda stands at a critical juncture, facing what can only be described as a tenfold growth strategy paradox to expand the country’s GDP from nearly US$50 billion (2023) to US$500 billion (2040). The policymakers have meticulously analyzed national budgets, debated monetary policy, and actively tapped into …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Ministry of Education and Sports under the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) has revealed that girls in secondary schools are suffering from more sexual and other forms of violence than boys. Violence against children includes all forms of violence …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Moses Ntaro, a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology and co-author of a recent study that found treating traditional baby wraps with insect repellent can significantly reduce malaria infections in young children, says the research team is planning to expand the …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Karamoja traditional system of governance excludes youths who are not initiated into the elderhood system from decision-making processes, sparking concerns about representation and inclusivity. The traditional Akiriket, a sacred gathering of elders, makes decisions affecting the community without input from women and youths. To …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habits of multiple loan access and deceptive practices by some beneficiaries have been identified as serious impediments to the successful implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), the government’s latest strategy for transforming households from subsistence to a money economy. Launched in 2022, the …

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Premier League leader Arsenal had to work hard to qualify for the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Saturday, edging League One side Mansfield Town 2-1 away in a tight contest. Mansfield beat Premier League struggler Burnley in the previous round and defended solidly for …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the quiet village of Oronyai in Dakabela, Soroti District, Anne Grace Arimi — known to her neighbours as Mama Jane — watches her daughter, Jane Frances, sweep the compound. To a casual observer, it is a simple chore. To Arimi, it is a …

Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Outgoing Chairperson of the East African Community, President William Ruto, has handed over leadership of the regional bloc to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni after outlining key milestones and reforms achieved during his tenure. Speaking during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State, …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the story of Enid Kanyunyuzi, a 43-year-old bricklayer from Harubaho Village, Nyakagongo Ward, Fort Portal Central Division, stands as a shining example of determination and women’s empowerment. The mother of three has spent seven years thriving …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than half of the students who enroll in postgraduate programs at Makerere University, the “Journey to Freedom Square” ends not in the triumph of a graduation gown, but in a long, grueling stalemate. Despite the prestige of Uganda’s premier institution, recent data reveal …