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Part II of Uganda’s constitutional development
The Constitutional Development of Uganda from 1967 to Present Uganda is a country that has experienced various political and constitutional changes since its independence from Britain in 1962. The first […] 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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Constitutional History of Uganda
KABENGWA ALEX 23/U/08540/PS 2300708540 CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY COUSE WORK BACHELOR OF LAWS YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE Question; How did the British colonial rule affect the constitutional development of Uganda from the […] 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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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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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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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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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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What is Joseph Kabuleta exactly saying?
I have always loved Joseph Kabuleta’s writing. He earned my respect as a humane being when I learnt that he boycotts Shell products because the company is stained with the […] 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 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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If you want to test a man’s character, give him power…
Greek philosopher Plato said that “the measure of a man [woman] is what he does with power”. Abraham Lincoln would later re-echo Plato, saying: “Nearly all men [women] can stand […] 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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in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and ConflictShadows of Sanctuary: The Unraveling Security of Bweyale Under Kiryandongo’s Refugee Settlement Weight
In the heart of Uganda’s Kiryandongo District, where the Kampala-Gulu highway hums with trade and travel, lies Bweyale Town, a bustling hub overshadowed by the sprawling Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. By […] 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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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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JJAJJA DOESN'T REALIZE THAT TRIBES/ETHNIC IDENTITIES AND THEIR UNIQUE INTERESTS CAN'T BE WISHED/WASHED /SUSHED AWAY?
Our dear national Jjajja and president doesn’t want Baganda to pursue, or even speak of, their interests as a tribe/ethnic entity! In a Uganda where, since the declaration of the […] More
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BEYOND ETHNICITY, ANKOLE IS A SOCIOECONOMIC CATEGORY (BIRAARO’S MOST POWERFUL LESSON)
Within hours of his untimely demise—if social media traffic is a yardstick to go by—there has been a countrywide outpouring of grief that many politicians may not enjoy upon their […] More
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