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SSEGIRINYA’S TRIUMPH, MWENDA’S SORROW
To routinely kill houseflies, cockroaches, and mice, we humans have designated ourselves as a superior species and justified our actions as “pest control”, “fumigation” and public health necessities. We refer […] More
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The Chwezi Emperors and the Origin of the African Great Lakes Clan System
When Busongora was at its greatest geographical extent it is known as the Chwezi Empire. The empire’s most military belligerent ruler was Emperor Ndahura I kya-Rubumbi [known in Rwanda as […] More
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If Bobi Wine has no content, how did he get us drunk?
Every time her mum was mad about her actions, she would shout at her: ‘Mbwa ggwe’ (you dog). It was indeed the case that Nakato was cantankerous, but she was […] More
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Blood on the Land: The Endless Battle for Apaa in Northern Uganda
In the heart of northern Uganda, where the lush savannahs of Apaa straddle Adjumani and Amuru districts, a bitter conflict has raged for over a decade, tearing apart communities and […] More
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The Paradox of Eastern Congo, the World’s Richest Graveyard.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, the land so rich that it could feed an entire continent, yet so cursed that its children die with empty stomachs. A country where the […] More
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Open Letter to the President
Greetings Your Excellency, I’m fairly confident you’ll read this letter in the evening so I’ll just go ahead and say good evening. I’m sending it in the morning but I […] More
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LITERATURE, EMANCIPATION AND DEMOCRACY: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES
Literature, politics, democracy and the quest or struggle for social justice enjoy a long or enduring symbiotic association. Right from the beginning of time – in the mists and fogs […] More
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How to ‘eat’ the president’s money today
Back in our childhood, our younger brothers used to get many favours from our parents. Our dad would always return from work with some special eats for them, and this […] More
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Uganda's Presidential Candidates as High School Students.
Museveni – The rich bully with an arrogant attitude. Always boasting about his new shoes. The only student with a mobile phone in school. His parents send teachers a weekly […] More
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Let’s take the mental health of our leaders more seriously
On December 15, 2017, the Society for Justice and National Unity (SoJNU) – a national think-tank composed of public-interested Ugandans – held a symposium on ‘The political and economic consequences […] More
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Obugabe bwa Nkore (The Freedom of Nkore)
I am not a Munyankore. Let me start with that. Although my clan, Ba Mugara, abasyaba, abazira burunga is multinational and exists among the Banyarwanda, Bakiga, Bahororo, Banyankore, et cetera, […] More
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France Aiding Morocco To Colonise Western Sahara
Uganda Solidarity Movement with Western Sahara is calling for the total liberation of Western Sahara, according to the leader of the movement in Uganda, the desert country is still under […] More
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Why Gen. Henry Tumukunde’s Presidential Bid is not an Ordinary One.
In the history of Uganda, General Tumukunde has not been only one of the finest spy chiefs but also a key and central player in the politics of the country. […] More
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POLITICS: HOW OPPOSITION HELPED TIBUHABURWA MUSEVENI TO BUILD DYNASTIC RULE IN UGANDA
In politics, where rulers claim that they are actors in democracy building or democratisation, the Opposition comprises one or more political parties or other organized groups that are opposed, primarily […] More
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How Besigye is Museveni’s ally
Opposition leader and activist, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has been consistent in denouncing the electoral process in Uganda as a sham. In an interview with Daily Monitor last week, he said: […] More
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Bobi Wine’s international media embarrassment
So Uganda’s messiah, Bobi Wine, has been on the international media circuit to sell his message for change. If you have watched him speak, you now know the real problem […] More
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"Mujooga basajja mwe!" – The value of a 10k shilling note in this pandemic. #Stories4Health
The text came in at 10:00 pm in the night. Hey, have you seen the news today? Man, it’s crazy. It was my brother Niwarinda. This was on Sunday 17th […] More
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BUGANDA NATIONALISM IS BLACK: NOT A LOCAL VERSION OF BREXIT
According to Akala, in his memoir on race, class, imperialism and capitalism titled “Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire”, “different nationalisms are different in intent and content […] More
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