A country that works for a few is not a country we can tolerate. A country must work for everyone. A country cannot be… Posted by Ortega Ian on Monday, January 25, 2021 A country that works for a few is not a country we can tolerate. A country must work …
Read More »COMMENT: Low turn up key feature of today’s Local Govt polls
COMMENT | Crispin Kaheru | Polls closed at 4:00PM in most polling stations. There were no queues at most polling stations by the time of closure. Throughout the day, most polling stations visited did not have voters in queues. Whereas voter turnout for the 2016 Local Government elections was about …
Read More »XINHUA: Good riddance, Trump administration and its final madness
COMMENT | XINHUA | The final scene of a preposterous show performed by certain U.S. politicians appears on stage this weekend in Washington, showing that there is no limit on their ignorance and prejudice in containing China’s development. In a new action against China days before the U.S. government transition, …
Read More »COMMENT: Time for Electoral Commission to take full charge
COMMENT | Crispin Kaheru | Uganda will go to the polls tomorrow, January the 14 2021. I wish to add my voice on that of those who have called for peaceful, positive and active participation in the election. Although the campaigns have had some intense chaotic scenes, Ugandans are looking …
Read More »U.S. Capitol violence exposes Washington’s double standards
COMMENT | ZHANG XIN | When scores of American politicians almost unanimously condemned violent protesters for breaking into the U.S. Capitol, they are in fact slapping themselves in the face. Not too long ago, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called the violent protests in Hong Kong, which caused …
Read More »Be part of Uganda’s peace agenda during the elections
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Next week, on January 14th 2021, Ugandans will begin voting for different political office bearers. The voting will stretch up to February. Both voters and candidates are hopeful that they will succeed in their journey to the desired office. A lot of resources have been committed in …
Read More »GAVI: Learning from 2020, renewing hope for 2021
COMMENT | DR SETH BERKLEY | What a year this has been! The devastating impact of COVID-19 has affected us all, and few will look back on 2020 with fond memories. With around 1.7 million deaths, more than 76 million confirmed cases and a global economic impact that the World …
Read More »Reading Culture in Africa; Focus should turn to the youth
COMMENT | DR RAYMOND MGENI | One of the biggest challenges developing countries face, is a a poor reading culture among her youth. As there is as a famous phrase, “You can hide wealth in books and people will not be aware of it”. The failure to read, or share …
Read More »Does Uganda have a viable long term aviation strategy?
The Airbus has arrived a little too early for an airline that has effectively been active for a few months COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Air transport is an economic enabler. It has the potential to boost the economy by facilitating trade, business and social connectivity. The aviation industry …
Read More »This is what makes our beautiful Uganda look bad!
We need an organized Uganda and it starts with me and you COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Uganda as a country is naturally beautiful. The climate, vegetation, the hills, valleys, plains, wildlife, fresh waters are all available and plenty. It’s known as a country of hospitable people. Our …
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