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We can't kick out malaria while ignoring PWDs

Uganda, April 22 -- As Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Malaria Day 2026 on April 25 in Iganga District, the urgency of this year's global theme: "Driven to end malaria. Now we ... Read More


Rethink climate finance through block farming

Uganda, April 22 -- Earth Day 2026, marked on April 22 under the theme "Our power, our planet," challenges us to rethink where power truly lies in the fight against climate change. While global conver... Read More


Neo-colonialism is sabotaging peace in Africa, DRC proves it

Uganda, April 21 -- When the Democratic Republic of Congo bleeds, the world rushes to the language of ceasefires, summits, and emergency diplomacy. It should also reach for a mirror. The war in easter... Read More


Beyond the school gate

Uganda, April 8 -- On most mornings in Kampala, many parents drop their children off at school and feel a quiet sense of relief once they walk through the school gate. At that point, the worries of th... Read More


We need a new culture of political dialogue

Uganda, April 8 -- Uganda's last elections followed a familiar script of predictable outcomes, with the security forces taking over the electoral process, moments of tension and in some cases fataliti... Read More


Iran war: Misinformation and the fiction of victory

Uganda, April 8 -- After more than 11,000 airstrikes, one fact refuses to cooperate with official optimism and Iran is still firing back. These are more than 30 days into the war that commenced on Feb... Read More


When folly drives countries to war

Uganda, April 7 -- At first glance, the wars in Ukraine and Iran appear fundamentally different. Ukraine is a democracy-albeit imperfect-seeking closer ties with Europe and posing no threat to its nei... Read More


Data protection: Prepared on paper, exposed in practice

Uganda, April 7 -- Recently, I have observed that many organizations register with the regulator as a legal requirement but fail to put data protection into actual practice. Often, the next time they... Read More


How to fix Kampala's transport nightmare

Uganda, April 7 -- In April 2024, I spent one hour and 30 agonising minutes stuck in traffic between Namanve and Seeta. A single car heading to Kampala had veered onto the wrong side of the road, crea... Read More