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The Second Tax: How Corruption Eats Tax (And YOUR) Revenue
Crystal Kabajwara on how kickbacks at every stage of a contract turn compliant taxpayers into defaulters, and why Uganda must kill the second tax to collect the first.
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social media: the zombie apocalypse is upon us
Social media addiction is hurting productivity, distracting workers and affecting children. Simon Kaheru explores the growing zombie apocalypse.
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we have to make national cleaning a daily thing for uganda
Uganda’s National Cleaning Days are making a difference, but the rubbish returns the moment they end. Simon Kaheru on why cleaning must…
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ugandans! are your independence day decorations up yet?
Kampala restaurants and shops had their Independence Day decorations up before many Ugandans remembered the date. Simon Kaheru on why patriotism needs…
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The Conscious African
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long live mwalimu julius kambarage nyerere! long live africa!
Marking Julius Nyerere Day in Dar es Salaam, Simon Kaheru reflects on Mwalimu’s nation-before-tribe vision, Ujamaa, and what a 1961 CIA report…
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it is time for some deep-rooted education to get rid of the widespread ignorance
Everyday neighbourhood practices; from unsafe food preparation to garbage burning and illegal dumping, show why Uganda urgently needs deeper environmental education.
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