Uganda

“Taming the internet risk for modern parents”

October 1, 2016 2375 views

The invaluable resources of internet have become increasingly accessible, but as Badru Walusansa, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“When gatekeepers risk becoming poachers”

September 8, 2016 2433 views

Policing is part of good governance but Badru Walusansa, 25, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, argues that strong laws…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

“A 21st century barrier to girls’ education”

August 16, 2016 2386 views

Young women face an extra barrier to accessing education, writes Badru Walusansa, 25, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, who argues…

Sustainable Development Goals

“Putting people first to promote quality of life”

July 11, 2016 2406 views

Sustainable Development Goals that came into force after the phase-out of MDGs that drove global development for 15 years are relatively comprehensive…

Education

“Access to information is key to development”

May 4, 2016 2365 views

Access to information is a human right, argues Ronald Tukachungurwa, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, but it is…

Entrepreneurship & Employment

Youth Networks

Young East African entrepreneurs join forces to boost enterprise and create jobs

October 8, 2015 2495 views

Young entrepreneurs across East Africa have formed a regional coalition of youth business organisations. It is called the Commonwealth Alliance…

Sport for Development & Peace

“Sports can be a tool for creating peace”

August 27, 2015 6637 views

Sports is usually about rivalry and entertainment, but as Ronald Tukachungurwa, 23, a Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda writes, sports…

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

"Uniforms for HIV/AIDS ‘victims’ not acceptable"

July 7, 2014 2127 views

Creating uniforms for people living with HIV is a questionable proposal, writes Lyn-Marie Blackman, a 27-year-old Commonwealth Correspondent from Barbados, who…

Uncategorized

“Is East Africa ready for copyright laws?”

August 1, 2013 1989 views

East Africa countries are looking at the issue of copyright and intellectual property, writes Commonwealth Correspondent Ronald “Ronnie” Ochoo from…

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