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Evictions of traders Let’s ponder about this predicament with utmost meticulosity. × The mass evictions of street vendors, roadside traders, and boda boda riders across Uganda—particularly in Kampala and major municipalities—provide a stark, real-world case study for Robert Merton’s Strain Theory. ​When the state removes the “informal” means of survival without providing accessible, legitimate alternatives, it creates a societal pressure …

Viewers: 50,002 By Twiine Charles  There is something deeply unsettling about watching a nation once held up as the moral compass of a continent begin to lose its way. The recent wave of vigilante violence in Pretoria and other parts of South Africa forces a difficult question. Has the spirit of Ubuntu, the very philosophy that helped define the …

× God is a God of order and excellence. He honours those who labour diligently and warns against laziness in service. Every duty entrusted to us, whether in government, education, health, or the home, is ultimately service to God. Therefore, He expects us to work with all our heart, not with negligence. 1. Understanding LaxityA lax person approaches duty with …

Viewers: 50,002 By Charles Twine The idea of safety is becoming increasingly fragile in today’s world. Across continents, terrorism is no longer a distant threat but a persistent force that exploits weak governance and political instability. In fragile states, insecurity is not just an external danger but often a byproduct of internal dysfunction. When governments substitute legitimacy with force, …

Viewers: 50,010 By Tusiime Apollo In his 1992 book What is Africa’s Problem? republished in 2000, President Yoweri Museveni advanced a thesis that has since become both widely cited and deeply ironic. Africa’s greatest challenge, he argued, is not a lack of resources but a failure of leadership. Drawing from his early writings and speeches, Museveni explained that the …

By Benoni Okwenje Uganda’s economic transformation over the last three decades has not been accidental. It has been driven by deliberate policy choices: market liberalization, exchange rate flexibility, and openness to capital flows. As Uganda advances toward middle-income status supported by oil production, regional integration, and financial sector deepening, the case for maintaining and strengthening these pillars is compelling. The …

By Ex-MP Godfrey Pereza Ahabwe When the late Jacob Oulanyah was elected to the Speakership of Parliament in 2021 and Jessica Alupo was appointed Vice President, it looked like political power was shared among the Western, Eastern, and Northern Regions that supported the National Resistance Movement. I momentarily leave out Buganda for the obvious reason that it became a renegade …

By Owomugisha Blessing Immaculate Have you ever felt like you are busy all year but not really moving forward? It has happened to me before I started doing annual vision board and goals planning. There is a line when it comes to alignment and imitation. That’s exactly why everyone needs to have a vision plan. It’s not about dreaming randomly …

By Emmanuel Ezeoka Another January 30 arrives. Another anniversary of Agenda 2063; Africa’s most ambitious collective promise. Yet after more than a decade, the question is no longer whether the vision is noble, but whether Africa has assigned its boldest future to institutions structurally incapable of delivering it. This anniversary invites reflection and recommitment, but it also demands a measure …

BY FARUK KIRUNDA The attitude of the NUP leadership towards the Inter-Party Organisation on Dialogue (IPOD) needs deeper analysis. Judging from the letter from the party’s Secretary General to the Executive Director of IPOD, Dr. Lawrence Sserwambala requesting to sign the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to join the body reveals the limited understanding of the forum’s objectives. To them, it’s …