People, Women and Land Rights: Bridging the Gap Between Law and Reality for Women’s Land Rights in Uganda.
By Sheila Catherine Abamu A familiar, heartbreaking scene plays out across Ugandan courts, local council offices, and family compounds every single week. A husband dies. Within days of his burial, his widow who has farmed the family land, raised children there, and contributed to the household for decades watches as
Digitisation is defining the future of banking, with self-service replacing the brick-and-mortar model
By Laura Bahemuka The evolution of banking from what it was, brick-and-mortar, to what we are witnessing today is all thanks to the growth in technology and innovations that have enabled digitisation in banking, so that more people are ushered into formal financial services through self-serve options. Gone are the
Imam Sayed Ali Khamenei harmonised international and national interests of Iran
Introduction Iran, for 189 years (1789-1978) lacked independent foreign policy. It allowed four major world powers to dictate it. It did not respect its own national sovereignty. It existed with abuse and disgrace. Imam Khamenei introduced independent foreign policy to assert Islamic Republic’s sovereignty, in spite of imposed wars. Rise
Why we keep coming back to the Rotary Cancer Run
By Allen Ssempa If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. That old African proverb has endured because it speaks to how lasting change happens. Rarely through one grand gesture, but through people showing up, together, repeatedly. That is probably the best
Imam Sayed Ali Khamenei: Blueprint for Progress (Part 2)
Introduction The Holy Qur’an provides the philosophical theory of governance. Imam Ali applied the theory to best practice. Imam Khamenei developed them into the primary Blueprint for Progress. The Quranic verses are, inter alia, on government, command, and guardianship with trust obligations between government and citizens – with limits on
Imam Sayed Ali Khamenei & decolonial sovereignty (Part 1)
Introduction The Imam with his unique philosophical statesmanship developed a historical and civilizational approach to an original statecraft for the Islamic Republic of Iran – free of western secularism. He developed the multi-layered statecraft with sovereignty at its heart, encapsulated in Iranian history and Persian civilization. Application of sovereignty The
Youth-Led Climate Innovations for a Clean, Just and Sustainable Future: Why Young People Hold the Key to Climate Justice
By Elizabeth Ritah Kulume Climate change is often discussed in conference rooms, policy papers and international negotiations. But for many young Ugandans, it is something they experience every day. It is the farmer struggling with unpredictable rainfall, the entrepreneur searching for affordable clean energy, or the young innovator finding practical
“Reimagining SACCOs as Engines of Inclusive and Sustainable Development”
By Esther Wodulo As Uganda continues its journey toward inclusive economic growth, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) are increasingly emerging as powerful instruments for advancing financial inclusion, poverty reduction, and gender equality. Once viewed primarily as community-based savings groups, SACCOs are now strategically positioned to drive household transformation and
Youth should tap into the mission 300 program in Uganda
By John Peter Okwi Recalling that on June 18 2026, the Government of Uganda launched its Mission 300 National Energy Compact during the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. This marked a pivotal milestone for Uganda, together with six other African nations, namely Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Djibouti
If the Future Is Digital, Are Rural Youth Learning Digital Skills Early Enough?
By Fatumah Birungi My first lesson in digital literacy happened when I was trying to apply for higher education abroad! Much of the conversation about the future of work focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation underscoring the growing importance of digital skills. As I listen to these intriguing discussions,
