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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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THE GREEDY BARBARIAN by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – Review
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a humble, humorous and ever smart author of The Greedy Barbarian, went missing on Tuesday from his home in Iganga. He is said to have been picked up […] 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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in Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Politics and Government, War and ConflictChina’s Global Security Initiative and African Stability
China’s decades of commitment to international peacekeeping have created a powerful precedent for conflict management across the globe. As the world’s second-largest donor to the United Nations regular budget and […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, War and ConflictCursed Riches: Congo’s Gold and the Ghosts That Haunt It Deep in the heart of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,the earth hums with Secrets
Beneath the lush, emerald hills and tangled forests lies a fortune that could light up the world: gold, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten—minerals that power our smartphones, electric cars, and satellites. […] 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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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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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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Robert Kyagulanyi and High School Rugby Memories
Every time I am asked my thoughts on Robert Kyagulanyi as President my mind wanders. It is the ultimate extremity. As much as I support the man from Gomba who […] More
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Navigating the path between politics and religion: Lessons from Archbishop Joseph Kiwanuka
Archbishop Joseph Nakabaale Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture delivered on 6th March 2025 at Pope Paul VI Memorial Hotel-Ndeeba under the theme: “Religion and Politics” When I accepted the invitation to […] More
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Impunity and corruption at Bank of Uganda
Last week, Bank of Uganda (BOU) issued a press statement in which it promised to appeal a ruling by the Court of Appeal in a case against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia […] More
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Cecilia Ogwal: Mother of Political Consociation in Uganda.
October-November last year, I did a research project on why political coalitions and cooperation(s) generally fail in Uganda. I put up a team that managed to reach 34 of Uganda’s […] 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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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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Miria Matembe – the embodiment of 'I said what I said!'
Miria Matembe, that’s a name you will not forget quickly in Ugandan politics since you see in 1986. She’s been around and she’s been loud. Loud without fear or favour. […] More
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in Innovation, Science and Technology, Pets and Animals, Politics and Government, Travel and Adventure2020-2029: INDUSTRIALIZATION IS DEAD OR DYING, WILL TOURISM STEP UP AS THE LADDER TO MODERNITY?
Uganda, blessed with unimaginable beauty that adherents to the Lord of the Rings will equate only to the Elven town of Rivendell of the House of Elrond in Middle-Earth, is […] 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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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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