Where we place our money says what we truly believe in. Walk through many villages in Uganda and you’ll see a beautiful, newly built church or mosque gleaming beside a primary school whose roof leaks, walls crack and windows are broken. The congregation that raised funds, donated labour and gave generously to build the impressive place of worship are often the same parents who send their children to understaffed, under-resourced schools. It leaves a question, are we investing in eternity at the expense of the next generation?
Finding a job in Uganda shouldn't depend on who your uncle knows. Right now, there is a massive "hidden job market" across the country. Many business owners need workers but never actually advertise the jobs. Putting up an official ad costs money, and the moment a boss does it, they get flooded with hundreds of applications. To avoid the stress and expense, they take the easy way out. They just hire a friend, a relative, or someone recommended by a neighbor. Uganda can overcome these hidden job challenges by advertising all available government jobs on the Uganda Media Centre website. This will make it easy for all job seekers to find and apply for work.