Browsing: Opinion

Uganda has fertile land, natural resources, a youthful population and an entrepreneurial spirit. So why does so much of its potential remain unrealised? Rotarian Deo Kalikumutima argues that the missing ingredient may be something deceptively simple: discipline.

Child trafficking in Uganda often begins with false promises of education and employment. As criminal networks expand from rural communities to universities, experts argue that prevention must start in the classroom by teaching children how traffickers recruit, manipulate and exploit their victims.

We often study those who hold power but rarely examine the people who shape them. A reflective essay argues that the most influential forces in human life are often invisible—found in trust, emotional support and the private relationships that quietly shape public decisions.

Arsenal’s resurgence under Mikel Arteta is more than a sporting comeback. It is a powerful meditation on leadership, resilience, identity and the quiet discipline required to rebuild under relentless public scrutiny.

From investors to consumers, the world is demanding proof — not promises. ESG reporting is rapidly becoming the new measure of whether companies can survive in an age of instant scrutiny and collapsing public trust.

A compelling new legal analysis argues that Uganda’s biggest estate planning crisis often begins long before death itself — in the quiet moment when a person can no longer make decisions, yet no legal structure exists to protect their dignity, family, or business continuity.

As the July 2026 “First Oil” deadline approaches, a sober reality is setting in. While the Kingfisher project is nearing the finish line, the massive Tilenga project—the true heart of Uganda’s petroleum dreams—is trailing behind. From logistical bottlenecks to the “Guyana Comparison,” we explore why Ugandans may need to brace for a longer wait for the black gold to flow.

Uganda’s healthcare crisis isn’t just about understaffed hospitals or long distances to care. Behind every hospital bill lies a deeper story—one shaped by global supply chains, fuel prices, and distant conflicts that quietly determine whether life-saving care is available or affordable.

As the world marks International Women’s Day, a deeper question emerges beneath the celebration: have societies truly understood women’s empowerment, or merely applauded its symbolism? Across Uganda and the wider African continent, women have quietly transformed opportunity into infrastructure—building businesses, strengthening families, and shaping the future of wealth and leadership.

Uganda is approaching a critical wealth transfer moment as a generation of founders retires or passes on. Yet the country’s trust registration framework remains anchored in land administration, despite trusts increasingly holding businesses, shares, and other economic assets. This misalignment is quietly destroying value, complicating succession, and weakening transparency—making a strong case for moving trust oversight to the Uganda Registration Services Bureau.