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Support debate team to make it to global stage

Uganda, March 19 -- Last year when they were announced winners of the African Debate competitions, pupils from Parental Care Primary School in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality made us all proud. At the c... Read More


Better sanitation is critical to our health

Uganda, March 18 -- There are certain stories we publish and you imagine what the main subject in the story was thinking when they acted the way they did. One of those is the practice of open defecat... Read More


We need solution to students getting injured in accidents

Uganda, March 17 -- On March 15, one student was confirmed dead and 100 others were injured after a truck in which they were travelling overturned. James Murarira, the 16-year-old victim from St Paul... Read More


Let's heed Chief Justice's call to eradicate corruption

Uganda, March 16 -- Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo last week rebuked court users alongside their relatives for enticing judicial officers with bribes to, in turn, arm-twist the wheels of justice in... Read More


Bring those failing Covid-19 stimulus package to account

Uganda, March 15 -- Reports that billions of shillings remain unutilised for intended purpose inside the vaults of commercial banks come as a costly slap in the face of businesses struggling with post... Read More


Govt donationsgetting out of hand

Uganda, March 14 -- It emerged recently in news reports that up to 50 government ministries and agencies have included in their budgets up to 163 billion to spend at their discretion, with much of it ... Read More


Remove all taxes on sanitary pads

Uganda, March 11 -- During the International Women's Day celebrations in Katakwi District last Friday, Vice President Jessica Alupo said the government is considering reducing taxes on sanitary pads. ... Read More


Govt should improve rescue systems on water bodies

Uganda, March 10 -- In August last year, at least 20 passengers perished in Lake Victoria after an overloaded boat transporting them from Kalangala District to Kasenyi capsized in rough waters at nigh... Read More


Address hindrances to new curriculum

Uganda, March 7 -- In our story, "Schools uncertain on new O-Level curriculum as final exams near", of March 6, 2024, we detailed several challenges that seem to hinder the proper implementation of th... Read More


Protect bibanja holders to speed up wealth creation

Uganda, March 3 -- On Thursday, the President delivered an avid wealth creation speech as part of his anti-poverty campaign, targeting the 39 percent of Ugandan households that are trapped in subsiste... Read More