Civic Education

THE ROLE OF DRAMA IN CIVIC EDUCATION IN UGANDA.

pin up For the longest time in Uganda,  drama has been used by organisations, governments and schools and groups  for civic education. Drama depicts characters in life experiences that are meant to foster discussion, change attitudes,and educate the public. Drama is interesting to create for the actors, directors and team and It is a medium that is engaging for watchers and listeners if well produced. Radio is the most  widely used medium to transfer communication and information as  Uganda  as …
Governance

ASSESSING THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK.

pin up Over the January 2020 to August 2021 period, 100 districts reported at least one case of foot and mouth disease,according to a September, 14, 2021 statement to Parliament by Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the Agriculture State Minister. In areas where people graze communally, it is a challenge to control Foot and Mouth Disease. In response the government has undertaken a vaccination intervention as well as enforcing quarantines in affected districts. The vaccine drive has been hampered by inadequate funding …
Enviroment

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security.

Since 1980 temperatures have increased by up to 1.5°C across much of Uganda and over the next 50 years average temperatures are expected to rise by a further 2°C. Changes in rainfall patterns and amounts are also expected but these are less certain than changes in temperature. Generally, rainfall is expected to become more unpredictable, unreliable and intense. Climate change will also cause an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Uganda, such as droughts and …
Governance

LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 2O22: Is It A Lasting Solution.

The Landlord and Tenant Bill 2021 was read for the first time on Wednesday 29th September 2O21 and referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure for consideration. It is against this background that the government introduced the Landlord Tenant Bill, 2O21 with the following objectives: a)  to regulate the relationship between the landlord and tenant; b)  to reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises; c)  to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in …
Governance

High Unemployment rates among youth graduates in Uganda: What needs to be done?

Youth unemployment remains a serious policy challenge in many sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda. The third National Development Plan estimates that the  unemployment rate is 13.3% as insufficient creation of quality and gainful jobs remains a significant development challenge.   Given the rapid growth of the Ugandan population—three-quarters of the population are below the age of 30 years which represents at least 31 million people, the government recognises this as a development resource of cheap labour.Yet the youth bulge presents …
Governance

14 MILLION UGANDANS HAVE MENTAL DISORDERS? What needs to be done?

The New Vision on 13th May 2022 carried a cover story that 14 million Ugandans had mental disorders. This revelation took the nation by surprise, with questions around how the figure was arrived at, even when there is evidence to suggest a looming mental health crisis in Uganda, if the country does not provide an appropriate early response. Cecilia Okoth who wrote story, said the 14 million figure came about after converting 35 percent against Uganda’s total 42 million people; …
Governance

Contextualizing efforts to address staff gaps within Uganda’s health sector

KAMPALA: The Daily Monitor recently reported that government, owing to financial constraints, is currently unable to address acute shortage of health workers in Uganda. The report quoting the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, was published  just days before Hon. Amos Lugoloobi, Uganda’s State Minister for Planning, tabled to Parliament the annual budget estimates for the Financial Year 2022/23. This came at the height of public debate on reported funeral costs of the Late Rt. Hon. …
Governance

War reparation, truth telling & dialogue in Teso, Lango and Acholi Sub-regions

Ahead of the imminent launch of the repayment of war claimants in Acholi, Lango and Teso sub-regions by President Museveni on 26th March 2022 in Soroti, attention is being drawn towards conflict victims being at the centre of the nation building process in Uganda. Article 50(1) of the 1995 Constitution of Uganda as amended states that: any person who claims that a fundamental or other right or freedom guaranteed under this Constitution has been infringed or threatened, is entitled to …
Governance

Media practice and the urge to curb Uganda’s growing inflation

On Tuesday 22nd March 2022, Hon. Matia Kasaija, the Minister for finance, planning and economic development issued a media statement on Uganda’s rising inflation, explaining that the current hike in commodity prices are due to forces external to the country, temporary and that government on its own, can do little to deal with the problem. Shocks in prices for essential goods and services in Uganda are currently being experienced for cooking oil, laundry bar soap, fuel, education services and transport …
Governance

Parliament’s failure to censure Jim Muhwezi and the implications on MP independence

In the wake of multiple  accounts of torture, while in State custody, by survivors including the dissident author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, Opposition Members of Parliament led by the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga saw it fit to censure the Security Minister, Hon. Jim Muhwezi. Specifically, Hon. Mpuuga cited the Minister’s inaction despite widespread reports of torture, some of which were tabled by Hon. Mpuuga in the Minister’s presence. Ultimately, the motion to censure the Minister failed as it lacked …
Governance

UPDF in Congo, what do news consumers need to know?

In war, truth is the first causality and Uganda’s incursion into DR Congo (DRC) is no exception; given that until today, details of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established between the two neighboring states to allow Ugandan troops cross into Eastern DRC in pursuit of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is yet to be made public by both governments, undermining need for timely, credible and transparent information to the public during situations of conflict. Geopolitical analysts have urged media consumers …
News

Demystify Courts To Encourage The Public Testify Against Corruption – IG

“People are very fast to come and report. They report to us, even call the radio stations, they give scenarios and names. But then when you (ant-corruption agencies) call them in person and say we need you to come and give the same testimony, you will hear someone say; you know I have five children, the oldest is two and the youngest is one. So, I’m not coming anywhere near your courts,” Acio revealed. Statistics from government show an increase …