One of the theories now “dismissed” in explaining the relationship between the neurological disorder known as “nodding disease” and its prevalence in the northern part of the country- is that it had anything to do with the war. One expert said it had nothing
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Garbage truck drivers and their crews may appear the least likely to blame for the horrendous road traffic carnage that has gripped Uganda yet again – but yes, they are to blame. So are Subaru drivers, government drivers for who, the number plate of their car no matter the designation, consider this a right of
There is a document (there always is) that is revealing of extent
In fables or the modern market today, whether in Asia, the Americas
Like many Ugandans, I am still taking in the death of King Oyo Nyimba. Many people have things to say about the
In the world since past, media power was vested in the ownership of the newspaper or radio. Owners and founders became important
At a restaurant on Sunday 5 July, a friend was unable when they arrived to pay for their cab. The application was
There is a common Ugandan debate “Village life is better than town life”. It has a history as long as the first
After a muted post-election season dominated by the National Resistance Movement’s lukewarm effort to articulate a fresh vision, amidst a growing exit
In March, we lost a cousin. Pearl Mamawi died alone during a rainstorm that cut power to the hospital ward where she
Two stories stood out for me above the loud noise of the Middle East conflict. The first was Kenya’s plans to add
How colonial-era trade patterns keep African producers locked out of global profits—and what it will take to change By Andrew Rugasira Global
Returning to the UAE recently, I spent sometime restoring my local Etisalat line. It could not be done at the airport, because
One of the most special encounters of my journalism was a visit with Ngugi wa Thiongo, a gentleman and writer who has