Opinion

During the Manifesto Week 2024, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities showcased major achievements in Uganda’s tourism industry. Rtd. Col. Tom Butime, the minister in charge, delivered a speech on November 20, 2024, outlining the successes in promoting tourism and conserving wildlife and cultural heritage sites. The Manifesto Accountability Week, which is running from November 15 to December 5, 2024, took place at the Office of the President's conference hall. Butime highlighted several key areas of development in the...

The 4-Acre Model campaign, a modern type of farming introduced by President Yoweri Museveni as part of the Wealth creation initiatives aimed at transforming small-scale farming into maximum productivity has seen top Government Officials lead by example. According to the President’s plan, the model supports the growing of coffee, fruit crops like citrus and mangoes, pasture for livestock, food crops, and zero-grazing of dairy cattle, poultry, piggery, and fish farming all on a 4-acre piece of land. By growing a combination...

Uganda witnessed some of its darkest days on November 18 and 19, 2020, when riots broke out in several parts of the country, leaving 54 people dead. The violence sparked by hooligans associated with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the People Power movement escalated into deadly clashes with security forces and created chaos in the affected areas. The riots began following the arrest of NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, during his presidential campaign rally in Luuka District...

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is celebrating its Manifesto Week from November 15 to December 5, 2024. This event, taking place in the conference hall at the Office of the President, showcases the achievements of various government agencies in line with the NRM Manifesto for 2021-2024. Uganda is poised for significant economic growth after years of recovery, thanks to the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. His vision is to transform Uganda from a primarily agricultural society into a modern,...

Education is often hailed as the foundation of national development and personal empowerment. In Uganda, the recently published 2024 National Population and Housing Census paints a complex picture of the state of education and its implications for the country’s youth. While progress has been made, substantial challenges remain, threatening to undermine the potential of Uganda’s young population. The census revealed a mixed bag of achievements and setbacks in Uganda's education sector. Adult literacy has climbed to 74%, a modest improvement...

Uganda's young rapper Fresh Kid real names Patrick Ssenyonjo has reached a critical milestone after completing primary education. The 12-year-old rapper now faces the daunting challenge of affording high school education with his dream of joining an international school. On Thursday, November 7, 2024, he completed his primary education, at Kampla Parents school on a scholarship which covered all his educational expenses but believes that international schools offer opportunities and resources beyond what regular schools provide, especially for his career. Fresh...