Finishing University? Learning has just started- Denis Jjuuko
The end of final year exams and the graduation ceremony in months ahead doesn’t mean the end of learning. Formal education for many may be over but lifelong learning starts right now
Opinions
Farmers are willing to do the hard work, government must do the same – Denis Jjuuko
By Denis Jjuuko Agriculture has been for long touted as the answer to the poverty that is exhibited everywhere you turn in Uganda and in most parts of Africa. A recent study by Global Right Alert even confirmed that Uganda can get UShs10 trillion (nearly US$3 billion) annually from coffee. Our much-heralded oil revenue is […]
Police, banks must do more to curb digital financial crimes- Denis Jjuuko
By Denis Jjuuko A friend was recently riding on a boda boda in a leafy Kampala suburb when another speeding boda boda approached her. The approaching boda boda had a passenger, a young man, who grabbed her bag and sped off. It was in the early afternoon. It is a normal thing in Kampala to […]
USSSA President and FUFA Vice President appears to have a Conflict of Interest in School Sports
By Jjagwe Robert The Uganda Secondary School Sports Association (USSSA) is having the National Ball Games 1 taking place in Bukedea and Ngora, Eastern Uganda. These games bring together all schools in Uganda to compete against each other for further qualification to represent Uganda at the East Africa School games and later also beyond the […]
#OutToLunch: A blueprint for politicians and entrepreneurs building churches
By Denis Jjuuko When it comes to religion, many times politicians, billionaire entrepreneurs, the middle class and other classes agree. At least on building magnificent houses of God. Across Uganda, many people have contributed or even single handedly built these houses of God. Fancy to a fault, majestically standing on hills with spires that compete […]
If only we could learn from Pope Francis: Denis Jjuuko
By Denis Jjuuko The death of Pope Francis came a little bit as a surprise. He had been seen publicly on Easter Sunday, another surprise, blessing the faithful from the balcony that overlooks St Peter’s Square. Even though he was visibly weak, it seemed he was on the road to recovery after spending more than […]
#OutToLunch Favourable interest rates are good for everyone, not just government
By Denis Jjuuko Now that the hullabaloo about the government takeover of Umeme is over, there is a need to ask some questions. Questions that affect most people. As you might be aware, many businesses survive on loans whether to expand, acquire new technology, or service their customers. Usually, the big businesses easily walk into […]
Amalgamate SACCOS to provide women with patient capital – Denis Jjuuko
By Denis Jjuuko On 8 March, Uganda marked yet another women’s day. Several activities were carried out. High profile people gave lofty speeches once again. Promises were made. As is always the case in Uganda, group photos were taken. Meals I believe were served. And of course, some dancing. Reminders must have been made of […]