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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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DEGREES, YES, BUT THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WISDOM AND LEADERSHIP
I think it is not civilized to degrade some Ugandans because they did not complete their formal education by getting degrees. Degrees indicate that we excelled in one or the […] More
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HOW THE NATIONAL SYMBOL BECAME A POLITICAL “RED FLAG” IN UGANDA’S 2026 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
Introduction: The Patriotism ParadoxIn what may be one of the most ironic political developments of Uganda’s 2026 election cycle, the national flag – a symbol designed to unite all citizens […] More
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DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING THROUGH THE USE OF CLOUD SYSTEM IN ELECTORAL FRAUD IN UGANDA.
Introduction As Uganda approaches the 2026 Presidential and General Elections, concerns are growing about a troubling trend: the potential use of cloud system integration in electoral fraud, which could accelerate […] More
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The Vanishing Shepherd: Fr. Ssekabira’s Abduction and the Chill Over Uganda’s Churches
On a hot afternoon in Masaka City, December 3, 2025, Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira stepped out of his office at Katwe Trading Centre, unaware that his life was about to […] More
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POLITICAL MUSIC IN THE NEW LIBERATION OF UGANDA: THE CASE OF KYAGULANYI SSENTAMU ALIAS BOBI WINE
Introduction In Uganda, music has long been a powerful tool for resistance and liberation, echoing the beats of change from South Africa to Mozambique. Now, as a “new liberation” gains […] More
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in Career and Employment, Community & Opinion, Environment & Climate, Innovation, Science and Technology, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Travel and AdventureThe Bribe That Broke The Bridge
Sarah’s boots sank into the muddy banks of the Manafwa River, the only sound the hum of crickets and the faint rush of water. It was past midnight in Mbale, […] More
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Environmental Future
When we talk about environmental future of a country, we are trying to envision the state of nature and our human relationship with it in the future. We are interested […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases, Writing and LiteratureThe Shifting Sands of Safety: How Refugees Reshaped Bweyale’s Soul
As the sun dips behind Bweyale’s acacia-dotted horizon, the once-lively trading hub along Uganda’s Kampala-Gulu highway hums with unease. The streets, where traders and truckers once swapped stories over roasted […] More
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PROGRESS AT WHAT COST? ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY CONCERNS IN UGANDA’S INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM.
During the bush war in the 1980s and soon after, the combatants destroyed a lot of the infrastructure that the British colonialists and the post-colonial governments erected as they pursued […] More
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The Weaponisation of Education Against the Indigenous Peoples of Uganda
Introduction Education is universally championed as a tool for liberation, a pathway out of poverty, and a cornerstone of modern state-building. For the indigenous peoples of Uganda—including the Batwa (Twa), […] More
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South Sudan’s Struggle to End Violence Against Women: Why the Law Alone Isn’t Enough
Violence against women is not confined to dark alleys or wartime atrocities—it is happening in homes, villages, towns, and institutions across South Sudan. Reports suggest that more than six out […] More
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Energy Geopolitics and Strategic Alignment, What Uganda Can Learn from Venezuela in Engaging China
President Trump’s personal actions in Venezuela have set the tone for geopolitics and geoeconomics in 2026, possibly the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the US military could […] More
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PLU and Uganda’s Next Chapter, What China’s Post-Mao Transition Can Teach the NRM
Politics is often discussed as though leadership transitions are moments of rupture. In reality, the most successful transitions in modern history have been those that preserved continuity while creating room […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Finance, Markets and Economics, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, Travel and AdventureWILL MALAWI EVER DEVELOP?
There are four major ways through which individuals can become wealthy or earn money. These are: working for a salary, engaging in business or trade, stealing, or begging. In the […] More
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General O: The Wilderness Trial
Prev: General O: Subsurface Silence Behind Enemy Line The rebel stronghold collapsed without sound, but the environment did not rest.Okello remained in position. The rebel stronghold had collapsed without sound, but […] More
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MASIRE: THE LOST 2017 INTERVIEW
In June 2017, just two weeks before his passing, Botswana’s second president, Sir Ketumile Masire, sat down with storyteller and actor Donald Molosi for what would become his final recorded […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Health and Medicine, Innovation, Science and Technology, Politics and GovernmentWhere PV Regulation in Africa is Headed: Insights for 2026
This is the third year in a row that I am providing an outlook on PV regulations in Africa. To refresh your memory, here are the editions for 2024 and […] More
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