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UGANDA’S NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM: A CRITICAL THOUGHT AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS.
I have written a number of articles expressing my views on what kind of education I would like Uganda as a country to have our children and grandchildren experience as […] More
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in Education and Academia, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and MedicineTHE YEAR OF TERROR #STORIES4HEALTH
When 2020 knocked in, everyone was extremely happy and excited to be among the lucky ones to witness the 21st century and I was also among those lucky ones. But […] More
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Constitutional History of Uganda
KABENGWA ALEX 23/U/08540/PS 2300708540 CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY COUSE WORK BACHELOR OF LAWS YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE Question; How did the British colonial rule affect the constitutional development of Uganda from the […] More
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The fading future
Fading Futures of children and youth In Westnile a region hosting many refuges, teenagers cling to the hope of completing their studies and archiving their career of having a bright […] More
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Part II of Uganda’s constitutional development
The Constitutional Development of Uganda from 1967 to Present Uganda is a country that has experienced various political and constitutional changes since its independence from Britain in 1962. The first […] More
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KING'S College "Budo"
If ever you needed a great example of a quintessential “oli mwana w’ani” institution, this WAS the one. The keyword is in the name; KING’S. The original foundation at the […] More
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“Women and Girls MUST not eat chicken. And eggs!”: Mutesi’s days of old.
“Who determines the devil of the day?” I was asked. “Is it the state of affairs? God? Men of all inequities?” She continued to quest for an answer. Mutesi […] More
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What Uganda could learn from Finland’s education system
They say, a society that ceases to learn, ceases to grow. Uganda’s education system has experienced some changes since her independence in 1962. The teacher as the custodian of information […] More
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Part III of Uganda Constitutional development
The 1986 Constitution and its Amendments: A Brief Overview The 1986 Constitution was the seventh constitution of Uganda, which took effect on January 29, 1986. It was promulgated by Yoweri […] More
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DeepSeek Emerges as a Game-Changer in AI
What It Means for Uganda’s Creative Community A new player has entered the arena, in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, promising to shake up the status quo. DeepSeek, […] More
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Why Some Graduates Don't Deserve to be Asking 'What's Next?'
So on Monday, I saw my cousin Brian on the streets carrying a placard of “What’s Next”? I immediately called him up and told him to stop being a fool […] More
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Education Policy Makers: Simple Solutions to Big Problems?
Once upon a time, before the world woke up to the news of COVID-19 and lockdowns, people had definite plans. At least many working adults had plans. Wake up, prepare […] More
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GHETTO KIDS v. ‘PLANNED’ KIDS: MY HUMBLING EXPERIENCE AS A ‘PLANNED’ KID
This week, a screenshot of a WhatsApp message has been the subject of intense debate and commentary on various social platforms. In it, a parent is complaining about the decision […] More
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BREAKING CHAINS: AMINA’S JOURNEY FROM BONDAGE TO BOOKS
Story by Tema Innocent, Children’s Rights Advocate In Kiryandongo District, twelve-year-old Amina sat on the cold, hard floor of a dimly lit workshop, her small hands stained with dust and […] More
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The story of my love-hate relationship with the law
12/06/2009, In the S.1 C class at St Henry’s College Kitovu, after one of our Friday debates, Madam Lwanga Kasozi – my English teacher – calls me after the class […] More
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Why the hustle to get into certain elite schools isn't worth the hype
It is that time when parents all become fussy about schools. A common misconception is that it amounts to an education. In my earlier times, I worked with the Ministry […] More
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I just unfriended my former economics teacher…
I just unfriended my former economics teacher. Richard Nyeko. Because my UACE result slip documented an ‘O’ in economics. He has been my friend since 2010 on Facebook with a […] More
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MY UNDERSTANDING OF WINNING
In 1992, I was in Primary 7 in Arua Demonstration School. I very much wanted to become an Aeronautical Engineer. So to be able to make that, I needed to […] More
