School Leadership: The Transformative Power in African Secondary Education
By Dr. Fay Hodza and Eriah Lule Across Africa, secondary schools sit at the heart of national development ambitions, yet too many learners pass through their school years without acquiring the foundational knowledge, competencies, and confidence they need to thrive. While many factors influence learning, global and regional evidence is
The women behind the work: Seeing the strategists uganda doesn’t always applaud
By Abel Mugume Uganda’s advertising industry is loud when it comes to visible creativity. We celebrate the TV commercial that makes everyone laugh. We talk about the billboard that becomes a city conversation. We applaud the campaign that wins an award. But the industry is often quiet about a different
How Women Are Driving Legal and Compliance Excellence in East Africa’s Businesses
By Rachel Kivuna Legal, risk, and compliance functions have morphed from being regulatory checkpoints to becoming the backbone of resilient and ethical organizations. These roles are shaping how companies anticipate challenges, navigate complex regulations, and make decisions that protect both people and value. This Women’s Month, celebrating the role of
Why President Museveni hosted Gen. Dagalo?
By David Serumaga On Friday, 20th February 2026, the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, hosted General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), at State House Entebbe. The meeting comes at a time when Sudan remains engulfed in a devastating conflict
Why School Fees Shouldn’t Be a National Crisis
By Andy Kulanyi Three times a year, Uganda rehearses the same distressing ritual: long queues outside bursars’ offices, whispered negotiations for “one more week,” and children sent home over partial payments. EDUCATION, our most reliable ladder out of poverty, turns into a termly liquidity crisis. Working with schools and education-sector
The Thin Green Line: Uganda’s Soil Crisis a National Security Threat
By Christopher Burke The emerald hills of Uganda, the “Pearl of Africa,” tell a seductive lie. To many, the lush canopies and year-round verdancy suggest an inexhaustible fountain of fertility. However, beneath the beautiful aesthetic lies a haunting geological reality. In many parts of Uganda and across sub-Saharan Africa, productive
Designing Low-Latency Architectures for East African Users
By Nicholas Lodge Designing digital platforms that deliver fast, reliable and seamless experiences has become a defining challenge for technology companies worldwide. In markets like East Africa, where digital adoption is accelerating rapidly but underlying digital infrastructure is maturing, designing for low latency is not optional but essential, particularly for
Who would truly refuse to learn from Museveni’s vast experience and wisdom?
By David Serumaga Based on the popular proverb, “If there is honey, the bees will come from nine mountains away,” people are naturally drawn to good leadership. This saying resonates with the current debate in which some opposition members and supporters have criticised the Mawokota South Member of Parliament, Senior
When School Requirements Cost More Than School Fees
By Paul Mwirigi Muriungi A tweet on February 14th by Human Rights Platform @Humanrights256 under the headline: “Which government institution/body regulates the prices of school fees/tuition?” caught my attention. It referred to a circular by St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School Nalya which had the following costs in their fees structures: Shs 200K
Why Does School Fees Still Feel Like an Emergency?
By Andrew Musanja As a parent, I live by two calendars. The first is the one on my wall, 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. Deadline reminders. The quiet countdown
