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…
On October 24, 2025, I graduated from Uganda Christian University with a Master of Divinity (MDiv), a moment that marked the culmination of years of dedication. My journey began in July 2017, with coursework completed by June 2019. However, my transition into a leadership role as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs) on October 1, 2019, coincided…
Parenting is one of life’s greatest adventures, and it begins not at birth, but at conception. From that moment, both mother and father are called into an intentional journey of bonding, nurturing, and guiding their child. The first 19 years of a child’s life are not merely about caregiving; they are a foundation for lifelong…
In many Ugandan homes, the holidays are a rare opportunity for family members to be under one roof. Children are home from boarding school. University students have returned from their hostels. Even working sons and daughters, if they are fortunate, may take a couple of days off or spend the weekend at home. But the…
Every family faces challenges, and each one is unique in its own way. People hold different perspectives and experiences, which means conflicts are sometimes inevitable. It is not easy for individuals to live together without disagreements, misunderstandings, or disputes. However, conflicts can be healthy when properly managed, as they help us recognize our strengths and…
The COVID-19 pandemic remains one of the greatest disruptions of our time. It didn’t just affect health and the economy; it completely transformed the way we work. It exposed just how fragile traditional work structures were in the face of a crisis. Suddenly, it became clear that the ways of working we once thought were…
As school holidays begin, many children will spend close to a month at home, in communities, or traveling to visit relatives and friends. While the break offers rest and rejuvenation, it also presents serious risks especially when children are left unsupervised or exposed to unsafe environments. Some parents rarely take a keen interest in knowing…
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