Truth Under Siege: On World Press Freedom Day, Uganda’s Journalists...
Every year on May 3, the world pauses to honor one of the most foundational pillars of any functioning democracy: a free press. World Press Freedom Day is not merely...
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When the Court Cheers and the Hangman Waits: Rethinking Uganda’s...
The courtroom erupted in cheers. When Justice Alice Komuhangi handed down a death sentence against Christopher Okello Onyum on April 2, 2026, for the premeditated stabbing of four toddlers at...
Lessons from History: Understanding Family and Society Evolution
This morning I woke up to a challenge on several forums I am part of. Everyone was discussing a circulating video about a child who had refused to go to...
PARENTS: As Schools Open, the must prepare for the term
As a new school term approaches, parents, teachers, and school leaders are busy preparing books, uniforms, and timetables. These things matter. But there is another lesson that deserves equal attention....
The Hidden Cost of Internet Shutdowns: A View from Uganda’s...
As a technology professional in Uganda, I have seen how deeply the internet is woven into everyday business and social life. At VINAStech, an IT firm offering consultancy, IT support,...
The Joys and Nightmares of Raising a Child Today
Raising a child today is a mix of deep joy and constant worry. Every new step brings excitement, but it also brings new fears. Parents wait eagerly for a child...
Unopposed NRM Candidates and Withdraws, Is there Democracy?
As Uganda inches closer to its highly anticipated 2026 general elections, a trend has emerged that deserves national attention: an increasing number of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates are being...
