If We Want Native Languages, Schools Should Stop Punishing Children for Speaking Them COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | President Yoweri Museveni raised an important issue about Ugandans learning and preserving their native languages during his address at the coronation of Tooro Kingdom’s new King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo. I agree …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Long after the last light of day disappeared behind the Tooro hills, the kingdom stirred beneath the darkness. Reed lamps sparkled through the night Monday, September 28, as thousands of subjects gathered along the route. The air carried the movement of a great procession, …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | For generations, Ugandans have acquired valuable vocational skills in garages, workshops, construction sites, farms, salons and other workplaces. Many have become competent mechanics, builders, welders, carpenters, electricians, tailors and technicians without ever sitting in a formal classroom. Yet, despite their ability to do the …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 is not just about football; it presents a significant economic opportunity for Ugandans to engage, offer services, generate employment, and highlight the best of our nation. As Uganda gets ready to join Kenya and Tanzania …
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There are many reasons why we should sing the Uganda National Anthem with Pride COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | On July 10, 2026, the Government of Uganda, through the Uganda Media Centre and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, launched the “Sauti Ya Uganda” National Anthem Challenge, …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | The Baganda have a saying, ‘Okutambula kulaba, okudda kunyumya’, that can be loosely translated as ‘travel and see, then return home to share the story’. My recent visit to the China–Uganda Liao Shen Industrial Park in Nakaseke District, popularly known as Kapeeka Industrial Park, indeed …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Grassroots involvement makes a significant difference not only in how any government project is monitored but also in how it is initiated. I assert that we, as Ugandans, share responsibility for the issues troubling our nation because we have neglected to take charge …
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The experiences of the Sixth Parliament can guide the Twelfth Parliament COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today as you take charge of …
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COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Now that the new president is sworn in for the 2026-2031 term, the end of the election period also marks the start of the new Kisanja’s work. In the concluding term, 2021-2026, we saw many achievements despite a few challenges, notably corruption. Some Ugandans …
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Kampala, Uganda | SARAH NANTEZA KYOBE & DAVID MUWONGE | Forty-two days after assuming leadership of the Uganda Media Centre, Alan Kasujja paid a courtesy visit to the Katikkiro of Buganda (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga, at Bulange, Mengo, on Wednesday, 6th May 2026. The visit marked the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
