We live in an era when ideals of human rights have moved centre stage both politically and ethically. These rights have expanded and now we have the right to the city. This means according to urban sociologist Robert Park; ‘man’s most successful attempt to remake the world he lives in more after his heart’s desire.…
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Invest in Children, Invest in the Future
I had an introductory to this topic but let me say this instead, if my elders (great great grand parents and their friends plus relatives) had invested more in their children (my grand parents and my parents plus their friends), I am sure I wouldn’t be here hustling with life. Why do I say the above?…
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Uganda Should Emulate South Africa And Transform Luwero
Uganda can take lessons from South Africa to transform Luwero triangle. Luwero triangle was the battle field of the 1986 war that is said to have restored democracy in Uganda, the people of Luwero can tell the story of how they suffered, lost their animals and crops, but the region continues to lag behind in…
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Growth Of #Technology In #Uganda
Technology has really made the world a global village. This is in regard to the way information travels nowadays from one continent to another in seconds and back. Africa has joined the rest of the world and is striving to be part of this global village. In Uganda, technology is gradually contributing to this country’s economic…
Mobile Money – The Next Frontier Ubiquity
Mobile money is on an exponential growth curve in Africa, due to the growth in mobile phone penetration of GSM SIM based phone networks, and is considered the next frontier in financial inclusion for the un-banked, and easing the costs of transactions on the continent. He broke down features and approaches mobile money providers can…
"Zero-tolerance…
“Zero-tolerance for corruption needs strong advocates. If we fail to join our efforts, governments and business will stop making the fight against corruption a priority, leaving the poor to suffer the consequences.” – Huguette Labelle, chair of Transparency International Food for thought, mainly for my country Uganda.
I'm An African Consumer, You Should Understand Me
I am an African consumer; therefore you should understand me and stop pushing stupid and silly products in my face because you think I need them. What happened to understanding my needs as a consumer before you flood our markets with fake and lame goods? Instead of hiring my continent’s people who understand my needs…
Google Partners With Uganda's Internet Providers To Bring Project Link
Project Link is an initiative to connect more people in Kampala to the Web using a super-fast, high-capacity fiber network to enable any local mobile operator or Internet service provider (ISP) to connect more people in Kampala to a faster, more reliable Internet. This project is part of Google’s larger efforts to help get Africa online.…
Family Planning Must Address Social Barriers
As the President of Uganda Mr. Yoweri Museveni and his wife are preparing to test for HIV/AIDS today, there is a larger set of issues that need to be looked at to promote better family planning policies in this country. These issues include giving girls and women the same opportunities as men to improve access…
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Promote Gender Equality, Empower Women At Workplaces
Happily, the principle that women should be empowered at work enjoys near universal support. Promoting gender is not only about promoting women per se but is also about closing inequalities, reducing gaps, and redistributing roles in general. Seeking equal opportunities for both men and women should be part of the conditions which offer potential for…