Sylvia Tamale was born in 1962. She studied at Budo Junior School (1969-1975), Gayaza High School (1976-1982), and then joined Makerere University in 1982 where she completed her Bachelor of Laws degree with honours.
In 1988, she completed a Master of Laws degree at Harvard
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire was born in 1941 in Butambala District. She studied at Trinity College Nabbingo, got a Diploma in Education in 1964, a Bachelor of Arts, and a Master's Degree in Education Management, from Makerere University in 1967 and 1987, respectively.
She
Dr. Dorothy Okello is the Dean of the School of Engineering at Makerere University. She is also the board chairperson of the Uganda Communications Commission and a researcher with netLabs!UG, a research centre within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
She was
Joan Kagezi was a Ugandan lawyer and prosecutor. At the time of her death, she was the Assistant Director of Public Prosecution and head of the War Crimes Unit of the International Criminal Division in Uganda's Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
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Episode 2 of our podcast is out!
While episode 1 led us through the evolution of government from prehistoric times to present day, episode 2 takes a deep dive into the East African interior, preceding the arrival of colonialism.
Link:
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Corruption remained a significant issue in Uganda from the 2000s to the 2010s. It was marked by numerous scandals involving high-profile government officials and substantial public money.
Today we look back at some of the most notable corruption cases during this period.
Corruption in Uganda has roots in the colonial era. The colonial government established institutions like the police, army, and judiciary to serve British interests. This led to a culture where leaders were not held accountable, as they often intimidated and suppressed the local
Rest in peace Daniel Muwanga, our pioneering content illustrator. He was a huge talent and the epitome of kindness and grace. His memory will remain with us, cherished and deeply missed.
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The late Philly Bongoley Lutaaya was a popular musician who became the first prominent Ugandan to publicly declare his HIV positive status.
Swipe through the photo carousel to learn more about him.
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Think you know Uganda? Test your knowledge of the country’s civic space with our trivia segment.
3 prizes for 3 lucky winners! Terms and conditions apply.
Start:
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Expressways in Uganda are built by the government to ease transportation in the greater Kampala metropolitan area. Today we explore the expressways that have been proposed and those currently under construction.
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Sylvia has authored over 40 publications, including "When Hens Begin to Crow: Gender and Parliamentary Politics in Uganda," "African Feminism: How Should We Change," and "Decolonization and Afro feminism," among others.
In recognition of her accomplishments, she has received
The Citizen Report is thrilled to be back after a mid-year break.
We are putting our transportation sector coverage on hold to share information about corruption in Uganda for the next two weeks.
Our focus will include details on previous corruption cases, the anti-corruption
Jessica Alupo was born in 1974 in Katakwi district. She attended Kangole Girls School in Napak and later Ngora High School, where she completed her secondary school education.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Linguistics from Makerere University in
In 2004, she became the first woman to be appointed as the Dean of the Makerere University School of Law. In 2013, she was promoted to the rank of full professor, and in 2016, she became the first female professor to deliver an inaugural lecture at the university.
Sylvia has
Meet the team!
From historians to civic actors, creatives and quiz masters. This is a thread of the 12 people behind The Citizen Report. (1/3)
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The government established anti-corruption institutions to address corruption in public service. However, the prevalence and impact of corrupt practices remain deeply entrenched.
Today we are highlighting the major corruption scandals from 2013 to 2024.
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Did you know that the geographical center of Uganda is found in Amolatar district? The point is marked by the Amolatar Monument which displays the names of all ethnicities in Uganda.
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Our
#WCW
this week is Jennifer Semakula Musisi; a Ugandan lawyer and public administrator who served as the first Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority.
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In 1993, Sylvia received a Fulbright-MacArthur grant to study for a PhD in Sociology and Feminist Studies at the University of Minnesota. After finishing her doctoral studies, she returned to Makerere University, where she taught for 30 years.
She played a crucial role in
Ntare School is an all-boys school in Mbarara District. It was founded in 1956 and boasts of nurturing two sitting African Presidents.
Have you been to Mbarara? Comment with a photo of you at Ntare School or at other tourist hotspots in the district.
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This week, we’re raising the stakes for
#TriviaFriday
, thanks to our friends at Jumia Uganda. Consider this a friendly reminder to start burning the midnight oil. See you all on Friday!
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Christine Dranzoa was born in 1967 in Moyo district. In 1987, she got a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Makerere University. She then joined Makerere University as a lecturer in 1991, the same year she also obtained a Master of Science degree. In 1994, she got a
Test your knowledge of women’s land rights!
For this week's
#TriviaFriday
, we partnered with
@Stand4herlandUg
, a global campaign coordinated by
@UCOBAC_
in Uganda which seeks to promote women's land rights through collective advocacy by bridging the gap between laws and
We are grateful to all of you for everything that we have been able to achieve throughout the year. Your continued support makes our work possible.
Please note that we are closed for the holidays and return to office on Monday, 3rd January 2022.
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It’s been exactly 14 years since Ugandans woke up to the news that 20 children had died in an overnight fire in a primary school dormitory outside the capital of Kampala.
This is the story of 10-year old Yvonne Namaganda.
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Just as the Ankole Kingdom got its name from the colonial mispronunciation of the word "Nkore", Mbarara also gained its name from the colonial mispronunciation of the local word "[E]mburara" which is a tall green grass favored by the local cows.
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One of her most important legal legacies is that acting in the capacity of the Director of Public Prosecutions as lead prosecutor, she challenged the Constitutional Court’s decision to grant Thomas Kwoyelo amnesty.
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Justice Mary Stella Arach-Amoko is a Ugandan judge who has served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda since June 2013.
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This year has so far been exceptional with plenty of activity, information and outstanding engagement from you all.
The Citizen Report team is taking a mid-year break starting today and we shall see you all again in August 2024.
We will continue our coverage of Uganda’s
Congratulations to our Big Trivia Friday winners who all got perfect scores in record time. Look out for an email from hello
@thecitizenreport
.ug with details on how to claim your prizes.
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Previously, she worked as a Land Officer under the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, as a State Attorney, Principal State Attorney, and Senior Principal State Attorney under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs.
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This week’s
#WCW
is Assumpta Nnaggenda-Musana; an architect and urban planner who is also the first Ugandan woman to obtain a Ph.D. in Architecture. (1/2)
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Our
#WCW
this week is
@WinnieKiiza
, the first woman Leader of Opposition in the history of the Parliament of Uganda; a role she served from 2016 to 2018.
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Prof. Josephine Nambooze is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist and academic who made history as the first woman to become a doctor, not only in Uganda but in the entire East Africa as well.
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3 prizes for 3 lucky trivia Friday winners! All you have to do is answer correctly as many questions as you can, in the shortest time possible. Only the first attempt counts per person.
𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆.
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As an activist, Sylvia led advocacy efforts for legislative reforms on laws that were oppressive to women, such as those related to property inheritance, adultery, and divorce.
In 2009, when the Ugandan Parliament introduced the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, she played a defining
Geraldine was the Minister of Education from 1979 to 1980 and then served as the State Minister for Education from 1999 to 2005. Later, she held the position of Education Minister from 2005 to 2011. In 2001, she was elected as the Woman MP for Mpigi district.
She played a key
Maria Kiwanuka is a Ugandan economist and businesswoman who served as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development between 2011 and 2015.
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She was the lead prosecutor in the trial cases of Thomas Kwoyelo, the former Senior Commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army, as well as the suspected terrorists of the 2010 World Cup final bombings in Kampala, among other high profile cases.
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Congratulations to our Big Trivia Friday winners who will be awarded at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, this week. Look out for an email with details on how to claim your prizes.
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This week, trivia Friday is going global in anticipation of the upcoming Kampala Geopolitics Summit 2021. Consider this a friendly tip, no need to thank us.
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This week, we celebrate Julia Sebutinde; the first African woman to sit on the International Court of Justice (
@CIJ_ICJ
), since its inception in 1945 and current Chancellor of Muteesa I Royal University.
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This week’s
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is Princess Elizabeth Bagaya Akiiki of Tooro; the first woman in East Africa to be admitted to the English Bar. She has served in various diplomatic capacities; as Uganda’s ambassador to the US, Germany, Vatican, and also as High Commissioner to Nigeria. (1/3)
Over the next two months, we will share information about the transportation sector in Uganda. Our focus will include details on how our infrastructural development is funded, the progress made on our expressways, updates on ferry routes, and the status of our railway system and
Pamela Mbabazi is a Ugandan professor, academic administrator and current Executive Chair at the National Planning Authority of the Government of the Republic of Uganda.
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Hello from Arua district, the home of Onduparaka FC!
The district is strategically located at the tri-state border of Uganda, DRC and Sudan, which makes its airport the second busiest in Uganda, after Entebbe International Airport.
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Welcome to the month of February. For the next two months, we'll be covering pandemics and epidemics that have affected Uganda in the past and present.
Join us on the journey by following The Citizen Report online.
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Colonel Edith Nakalema is a Ugandan military officer, who in 2018 was appointed as the inaugural head of the then newly established State House Anti-Corruption Unit (
@AntiGraft_SH
).
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It’s trivia Friday! Think you know Uganda? Put your knowledge of the country’s politics, history and civic development to the test:
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In a recent
#TriviaFriday
quiz, we asked a question about groundnuts production in Uganda which sparked varied discussions on the subject.
Now, we are providing additional information, data, and statistics to give context to the conversation.
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Rules of engagement for
#TriviaFriday
1. The quiz is open to all, but to qualify for prizes, you must fill out the contact form attached.
2. All entries for the prize winning competition must be submitted before 1pm.
3. We’ll only consider the timing, if your score is high.
We were at the closing ceremony of the
#KampalaGeopolitics
Conference today for the awarding of last week’s big quiz winners. The 3 overall winners walked away with a computer, tablet and a year-long subscription to the Economist respectively.
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@Winnie_Byanyima
is a Ugandan aeronautical engineer, politician & diplomat. She is currently the Executive Director at the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (
@UNAIDS
). Prior to this, she was the Executive Director, Oxfam International.
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Once again, we are raising the stakes for trivia Friday thanks to our friends at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference. Consider this a friendly reminder to start burning that midnight oil! We’ll see you next week on Friday!
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How well do you know Uganda? Test your knowledge with our trivia Friday segment:
Only the first attempt counts. All entries for the prize competition must be submitted by 1pm today. Good luck!
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We are proud of all the civic information we have shared this year and your engagement as an audience has been the driving force behind it all.
The Citizen Report team is taking a well-deserved break and we shall see you all again in January 2024!
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Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire’s accomplishments
- She democratised education resulting in expanded enrolment
- Revised the primary school curriculum
- Played a key role in the expansion of tertiary and university institutions
- She revised the education sector laws and
Rose Lilly Akello was born in 1971. In 1986, she completed her primary school education at Kotido Mixed Primary School. She then attained her Uganda Certificate of Education from Kangole Girls Secondary School in 1990. She later joined Moroto High School and completed the Uganda
Our
#WCW
this week is Alice Asianut Alaso, one of the founding members of the Forum for Democratic Change party (
@FDCOfficial1
). She was secretary general for the FDC for 10 years and later on, their Vice President in Eastern Uganda.
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During Uganda's colonial rule, the education system followed recommendations from commissions appointed by the colonial government. These commissions, comprised of British civil servants or foreign educators, were responsible for reviewing policies related to the education of
Did you know that before 1966, when the Bank of Uganda took over, managing Uganda’s monetary affairs was vested in the East African Currency Board?
Here is a look at how the country’s currency has evolved over the years.
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Miria Matembe is a former member of the Pan-African Parliament from Uganda. While serving there, she was chairperson of the Committee on Rules, Privileges, and Discipline and is currently the chairperson of Citizen Coalition on Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU).
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