The release of national examination results by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), announced by the Minister of Education and Sports, is always a defining national moment. Celebration, disappointment, relief, and quiet heartbreak sit side by side in homes and schools across the country. Yet beyond individual scores lies a deeper and more uncomfortable question…
In Uganda today, falling sick is not just a health risk; it is a financial gamble. In a country where many citizens survive on barely 1 dollar a day, one hospital visit can wipe out savings and force families into debt, compounding existing economic hardship. Each year, the World Bank estimates that nearly one million…
As a parent, I live by two calendars. The first is the one on my wall, marked with birthdays, work deadlines, and family events. The second lives in my head and never lets me rest. It is the school calendar: term opening dates, fee deadlines, and the quiet countdown to the moment when a child…
When schools reopen, something else quietly returns with children to the classroom. It does not appear on timetables or school circulars, yet it shapes how children see themselves, how they participate in lessons, and how confident they feel in the weeks ahead. It is comparison. As primary schools resume following the release of PLE results,…
Every beginning of a year comes with noise. Planners sell out, club and association memberships surge, and timelines overflow with bold declarations of what people intend to achieve. Everyone seems in a hurry to announce what they will accomplish by the end of 2026. New businesses will be launched, new qualifications pursued, income targets set,…
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general election, much attention is fixed on parties, personalities, and alliances. Yet the most decisive force will be the youth. In a country where over 75 percent of the population is under the age of 30, the choices, energy, and turnout of young Ugandans will shape not only who…
Over the past decade, Uganda’s insurance industry has undergone a quiet but consequential transformation. What was once a small and often misunderstood segment of the financial system has matured into a growing pillar of stability for households, businesses and the wider economy. Between 2014 and 2024, gross written premiums more than doubled, rising to an…
As the 2025 school year comes to an end and the holiday season begins, our homes and communities fill with excitement. Yet amid the celebrations, we must remain alert to a critical responsibility: safeguarding the wellbeing of Uganda’s more than 22 million children, who make up 50.5 percent of our population, according to the 2024…
In Runyankore we say: Agyenda mpora, ahika hare; loosely translating into; even one who walks at a slow pace will still go far. But when it comes to our progress in health as a country, a slow walk is no longer sustainable. Access to quality healthcare remains limited, both physically and practically. Today, we are…
Uganda’s development path reflects the complex realities facing many emerging economies. It is marked by grand infrastructure projects, ambitious social programs, and a continued dependence on external financing that raises questions about sovereignty and long-term sustainability. A recent analysis by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), based on the Ministry of Finance’s semi-annual assessment…
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