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Museveni nomination
Today President Yoweri Museveni was nominated to run for an eighth term of office. When he wins this election, it will take him to 40 years as president, a remarkable […] More
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What if Steve Biko lived in Uganda today?
One of the people whose brilliance, boldness, resolve, and charisma I really admire is the South African legendary anti-apartheid activist, Steve Biko. He was the founder of the Black Consciousness […] More
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OMWAAVU WA KUFA ("THE POOR ARE TO DIE" )
There’s a saying here at Nnalubaale of recent; “Omwaavu wa kufa”. What this means is, loosely translated; (Due to prevailing conditions), “The poor are to die”. (As if the rich […] More
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UGANDA: INTERDEPENDENCY, INDEPENDENCY OR DEPENDENCY?
I am sure if you are a keen follower of progression and transgression in human relations, looking at the title would immediately push you to ask: Why not interdependence or […] More
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Everyone—except Ugandans—is benefitting from Somalia
SUMMARY Sixteen years into our second-longest foreign deployment since Independence, we need a balance sheet, or more accurately, a profit-and-loss statement to show us what we, as Ugandan citizens, taxpayers, […] More
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10 Things We Should Do Now to Improve Healthcare in Uganda
In 2015 BC (Before Corona), I learned about Kingdon’s streams (problem, politics and policy) uniting in a window of opportunity, for policy success. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity […] More
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DO NOT CELEBRATE FAT BOY’S DISMISSAL
A few years ago, James Onen (Fat Boy) and I had a disagreement on his Facebook page over the legitimacy of what I called (and still call) the Museveni Junta. […] More
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity: A Fragile Alliance on the Brink.
South Africa finds itself at a pivotal crossroads with the recent establishment of a Government of National Unity (GNU) in the wake of the African National Congress (ANC)’s unprecedented electoral […] More
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General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda and the World: Which Way?
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has become a phenomenon on a militarily controlled Ugandan political landscape where only he and his father, General Tibuhaburwa Museveni, are unlimitedly accessing the population! Although Uganda […] More
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On Uganda’s boat tragedy
The sinking of a boat in Lake Victoria which killed many revelers over the weekend was a classic tragedy. I lost friends on it. And typical of the Ugandan character, […] More
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WHO CAN PEE FARTHEST AMONGST UGANDA, KENYA AND RWANDA?
As little imps in preschool, one of our favorite acts of mischief was finding out who could pee farthest and highest. The contests were usually held during the mid-morning or […] More
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Inside Chaka Chaka deportation
Fox Odoi has given us the most actual account of what happened to Chaka Chaka. Attempts by some people to add the Bobi Wine spin on this story are both […] More
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Security Should Protect and Serve the Poor
The world is dealing with the devastating disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership has been put to the test, especially on how to handle emergencies of this nature. To […] More
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Dear son, your generation has the chance to right these wrongs.
Dar es Salaam, 25 September, 2036. Dear son, Today you turn 18, which is surprising because it feels like yesterday when your mum and I received you in our arms. […] More
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SPEECH BY CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UIA AT AFRO-INDIAN INVESTMENT SUMMIT.
H.E the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,Honourable Ministers Republic of India,Hon. Lord Dolar PopatH.E. the Ambassadors,The Indian and Ugandan Business communitiesGovernment Officials Present,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, On behalf […] More
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Things to do when Mr Museveni leaves (Part 4)
Last week I ended at the issue of ‘tribalism’ as one of the ghosts ensuing from colonial distortions that we opportunistically, though tragically, inherited in postcolonial administration. It is one […] More
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What is your Coffee Story?
Keynote (Remarks) by Morrison Rwakakamba at the Uganda International Coffee Day Thursday, October 6, 2016 St. Lawrence School, Horizon Campus, Wakiso, Uganda. Good Afternoon. The Rt.Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable Ministers, Honorable […] More
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SURVIVING THE BLACKOUT. A GUIDE FOR UGANDA 2026.
January 15, 2026 approaches. You feel the tension. The 2021 blackout showed a clear strategy. First, a total shutdown. Second, targeted filtering. Your communication survival depends on defeating both phases. […] More
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