Uganda
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Photo essay: Shifting seasons and the search for water in Karamoja
Karamoja sub-region, located in north eastern Uganda, is characterised by harsh climatic conditions. These range from frequent droughts to high temperatures, with hot and ... -
Uganda’s boda bodas: loved, hated, maligned, misunderstood
The ubiquitous motorcycle taxis are back. So are the problems associated with an unregulated and neglected sector, but they can be solved. In Kampala, ... -
Uganda’s tripling of salaries for STEM teachers delights and divides
The pay rise for educators in science-related fields has left arts and humanities teachers feeling spurned. Will students suffer for it? Allen Asimwe, 54, ... -
Uganda’s regime is not the solution to insecurity. It’s part of the problem
Despite its reputation as a beacon of stability, the government itself is the main source of violence and terror for many Ugandans. Earlier this ... -
The cynical realpolitik of the War on Terror: Uganda 2021 edition
The Kampala bombings will likely mean more counter-terrorism ops, more human rights abuses, and more donor support for the Museveni regime. In the last ... -
“I was tricked into buying air”: Ugandans are losing their land
Amid the pandemic, many people have taken out loans, using land as collateral. Unable to earn and pay their debts, some now face eviction. ...
