Uganda

Is Uganda’s president grooming his son to take over?

July 9, 2021 362 views

Social media is increasingly being flooded with images of the first son of Uganda’s 76-year-old president and slogans like “Muhoozi…

Goodbye champion for women and girls

July 1, 2020 3502 views

The sudden death of Commonwealth youth trainer, internationally recognized activist and TV presenter, Esther Nakajjigo has been like the falling…

Education

Youth Work

Building tomorrow in Uganda

November 6, 2019 3350 views

YOUTH WORK WEEK SPECIAL: Building Tomorrow recruits and trains young Ugandan university graduates and sends them to rural and under-served…

Environment & Climate Change

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Making glasses more affordable for Ugandans

April 22, 2019 2285 views

Eyeglasses are no longer out of reach for many Ugandans because of the work of Brenda Katwesigye, CEO and founder…

“Uganda’s youth want their voices heard”

November 2, 2018 2153 views

After spending their childhood being told what to do, Uganda’s youth now want to be heard, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24,…

Democracy & Participation

What Bobi Wine means to Uganda’s youth

October 29, 2018 2771 views

A popular young musician turned politician is challenging the status quo in Uganda’s politics, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

Culture

“Celebration can be more safely organised”

June 6, 2018 1880 views

A significant day in the historic and religious calendar brings headaches due to crowding and competing interests, writes Munguongeyo Ivan,…

Gender Equality & LGBTI

“Sexual harassment: an issue in universities”

April 23, 2018 2383 views

Internationally and close to home, there is pressure to address the issue of sexual harassment. Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent…

Education

“Young professionals need mentorship”

April 18, 2018 1826 views

In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a…

Human Rights

“Concerted effort needed to end violence”

April 7, 2018 1937 views

Physical violence against women is a persistent problem in spite of enlightened legislation, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent…

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