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Social Justice; bridge gaps and build alliances

Uganda, Feb. 22 -- Globally, social justice is under unprecedented threat more than ever. February 20 was the World Day of Social Justice. The theme for this year was "Bridging Gaps, Building Alliance... Read More


Why Uganda needs credit rating

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- The inclusion of external credit ratings outlined in Basel II (guidelines for banks set by an international banking committee) determines the credit risk assigned for each company, ... Read More


Enriching lives and building a better world

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Philanthropy, derived from the Greek word "philanthropia" meaning love for mankind, is a powerful force that has the potential to transform societies and improve the lives of indivi... Read More


Let us rethink the policy on our mother tongues

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate the International Mother Tongue Day, held annually on the 21st February. This year's international theme by UNESCO is "Multili... Read More


Policies to promote mental health for all

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- Statistics show that approximately 14 million people experience mental illness in Uganda. While mental health is increasingly getting the attention it deserves, there is a lot that ... Read More


Who runs the world?

Uganda, Feb. 21 -- President Woodrow Wilson said: "Some of the biggest men in the United States, in the field of commerce and manufacturing, are afraid of somebody, are afraid of something. They know... Read More


Will the new curriculum end examination-related anxiety?

Uganda, Feb. 19 -- January and February are months filled with anxiety among hundreds of thousands of learners waiting for the release of examination results for Primary Seven (PLE.), Senior Four (UCE... Read More


Did the Constitutional Court get it wrong?

Uganda, Feb. 19 -- Uganda Law Society (ULS), to which I am a proud member since 2008, and 12 other professional bodies, some established by statute, in 2020 all filed a joint constitutional petition s... Read More


Bridging gender gap in science

Uganda, Feb. 19 -- February 11 was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and par... Read More


What companies need to know about public health

Uganda, Feb. 18 -- Corporations are increasingly moving into the public-health domain. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are being "pulled" by market opportunities for non-traditional actor... Read More