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COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Somewhere in Kampala today, a signboard reads “For Sale”. Passersby are nodding knowingly. They have worked it out. The name is right there, embedded in the transaction. Sale. Salim “Sale(h)”. It is practically a confession. Somewhere else, another board reads “Not For Sale.” The nodding continues. …

COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA | As we observe Heroes’ Day today, Ugandans nationwide will listen to the President’s speech on radio and TV. Traditionally, June 9th has meant closed government offices, major security operations, large convoys passing through rural areas, costly plastic tents, high per diem expenses, and millions of shillings …

  COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE |  On the 30th of May, 2026, Ugandans woke up to a screaming headline by Al Jazeera news live, where it was alleged that 263 people had died of Ebola in both the DRC and Uganda. Of course, Al Jazeera depicted lazy journalism while reporting …

    How the world’s most powerful nation has been beaten by a third rate power it has sanctioned for 47 years   THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Karl Von Clausewitz, the great 19th-century Prussian military strategist and general, said that “war is politics by other means.” What …

  COMMENT | JOHN CLIFF WAMALA | When Uganda announced temporary restrictions along parts of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the resurgence of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, many people viewed the move as the country’s strongest defence against the disease. Border controls, screening points, surveillance …

  COMMENT | JEREMIAH NYAGAH |  As Uganda marks World Environment Day 2026 under the theme: “Climate Action Begins with You: Act Now”the conversation will likely focus on carbon emissions, global targets and international commitments. But in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts, climate change is experienced in far more immediate ways. It …

COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Lately, Uganda is experiencing gruesome road accidents that are claiming many Ugandans in what seems to be reckless behavior by the drivers and riders on the road. Whereas the government has made good progress in constructing paved roads across the country, Ugandan drivers think it …

  COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | He was an Arsenal fanatic. He unapologetically wore his jersey and longed for a season where Arsenal would be crowned champions. Frank, Arsenal won! And just like any other Arsenal fan or player we lost before lifting the 2025/26 English Premier League trophy, this tribute …

  AI is already reshaping lawmaking across many parliaments around the globe and the Parliament of Uganda should not be left behind   COMMENT | KENEDY MUSEKURA | Dear Honourable Members of Parliament, Congratulations upon the trust and responsibilities entrusted to you by Ugandans as you prepare to shape laws and …

  COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA | After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with exaggerated and harmful stereotypes. Over the weekend, international and some local media outlets published screaming headlines quoting CDC Africa numbers for Ebola, lumping Uganda with DRC. …