Social and economic realities affecting youth have been subdued by those in leadership, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. With over 78 per cent of its population below the age of 30, Uganda youth are plagued with a multitude of problems, including unemployment. As our politicians continue embarking on political-destruction-missions such …
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Is Uganda’s president grooming his son to take over?
July 8It should not take us by surprise if Uganda’s president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who has ruled the co …
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Goodbye champion for women and girls
July 1The sudden death of Commonwealth youth trainer, internationally recognized activist and TV presenter …
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Recent murders indicate a broken security system, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, who calls for reformed leadership that will address the need to protect citizens. The spate of murders in Uganda, the most recent one having claimed a life of 28-year-old Susan Magara, is a clear indication of a …
Physical violence against women is a persistent problem in spite of enlightened legislation, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda, who is dismayed with comments from an elected official. There is a trending video on social media in which Onesmus Twinamatsiko, the Bugangaizi East County Member of Parliament, publicaly made disheartening …
In the world of employment, there are many young professionals who aspire to positively impact society, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda. He calls for mentorship programmes to help nurture their skills. Notwithstanding the surging youth unemployment, most organisations boast of youthful staff. This is attributed to the creativity, shrewdness and …
Internationally and close to home, there is pressure to address the issue of sexual harassment. Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda, argues that removing harassment is essential for equality of academic opportunity. Sexual harassment is of great concern in higher institutions of learning, and cannot be separated from issues of educational equity. Recently, …
A significant day in the historic and religious calendar brings headaches due to crowding and competing interests, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. He has attended the event and has some suggestions. I was born and raised in a Catholic family and being a resident of Namugongo, I have been religiously …
A popular young musician turned politician is challenging the status quo in Uganda’s politics, writes Badru Walusansa, 26, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala in Uganda who says even if the young politician fails in his political ambitions, he has already been successful in motivating Uganda’s youth to strive for meaningful participation in the political process. I …
After spending their childhood being told what to do, Uganda’s youth now want to be heard, writes Munguongeyo Ivan, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda. He argues that this need to be heard is now playing out in Uganda in the persistent political campaign of the young musician turned politician Bobi Wine. While growing …
Eyeglasses are no longer out of reach for many Ugandans because of the work of Brenda Katwesigye, CEO and founder of Wazi Vision and her team. Wazi Vision makes eyeglasses from recycled plastic and uses virtual reality eye-testing technology to make eye health more affordable. The social enterprise also does mobile eye tests in schools …
YOUTH WORK WEEK SPECIAL: Building Tomorrow recruits and trains young Ugandan university graduates and sends them to rural and under-served schools and communities. With nearly eight million young people in the country, Erisa Sserwadda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kampala, Uganda explores how young people can be mobilised to be part of the education solution. …