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Lessons for NUP from youth elections
The nationwide youths elections this week should give the opposition in Uganda, especially the National Unity Platform (NUP), time to pose and reflect. Just as polling had commenced, Timothy Kalyegira, […] More
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Cultural Marxism, the Attack on Traditional Christianity and the Resultant Anarchy of the Apocalypse
I read an article some time back titled “The Origins of Cultural Marxism and Political Correctness” by a certain Jefrey D. Breshears. Now in the past I had as little […] More
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Things to do when Mr Museveni goes (Part 3)
Following the first parts of this series, many readers have been volunteering suggestions on other things to be done. From all their suggestions, you clearly read desperation and untold urgency. […] More
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IF TIME MAGAZINE HAD OFFICES IN UGANDA…
Fred Enanga’s rounded cheeks, disaffected gaze and mild baritone that sounds like the groan of a distant tractor on a farm would’ve dominated the airwaves and newsprint this weekend as […] More
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THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN BUILDING DEMOCRACY IN UGANDA
Way back in the late 20th Century, President Tibuhaburwa Museveni of Uganda raised hope, especially among the old who had not experienced meaningful and effective democracy in the latter reign […] More
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THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING POLITICAL DISCOURSE AND PUBLIC OPINION: UGANDA IN PERSPECTIVE.
Political discourse refers to the communication and interpretation of events and ideas within the realm of politics. It involves the establishment of frames of meaning and the application of principles […] More
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In Uganda, drama is everywhere and free
Some time ago, I wrote suggesting that, given our trying circumstances in Uganda, we need more alcohol and jokes to keep us going. It is difficult to be both sober […] 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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M7, MUNTU, BESIGYE, MAO, KYAGULANYI & COVID-19: WINNERS AND LOSERS!
As a political scientist, I have keenly been following Kizza Besigye, Bobi Wine, Mugisha Muntu, Nobert Mao and M7 during this COVID-19 pandemic. Some, in many ways, have scored political […] More
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Lessons for FDC from Rukungiri
So last evening the Electoral Commission announced the results in the bye-election for the woman MP for Rukungiri. FDC’s Betty Muzanira won with 50,000 votes against NRM’s Winnie Matsiko with […] More
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Uganda’s Booming Black Market: Brain, Integrity, and Conscience for Sale – UGX. 100M Only!
Gone are the days when Uganda prided itself on exporting coffee, cotton, and tobacco. Those were the glory days when value addition meant roasting beans or spinning cotton. Today, the […] More
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WHITE ELEPHANT PROJECTS AND FINANCIAL HAEMORRHAGE IN UGANDA: 1986 TO PRESENT
A “white elephant project” is a metaphor for a possession, project, or venture that is expensive to maintain or acquire but yields little or no practical value or benefit, essentially […] More
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If Only Money Could Buy Great Leadership & Not Just Pay for Votes.
PLO Lumumba once said, “The paradox of African elections is that those with good ideas have no money or power, and those with money and power have no ideas, the […] More
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What if Formation of New Political Parties Is Just Another Way to Say We’ve Run Out of Ideas?
Uganda, once the land of a few towering political giants, has now become a breeding ground for what can only be described as a political zoo, a place where every […] More
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The Dream For An Open Visa Policy in Africa For Africans
One day, you make up your mind and decide to travel and see the rest of the world plus what it has to offer far away from home. This seems […] More
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in Career and Employment, Health and Medicine, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentDeath in Dubai: Uganda’s Heartbreak, Exploitation, and the Fight to Be Heard
In Kampala’s crowded taxi parks, where hawkers shout and matatus blare, the BBC Eye investigation “Death in Dubai” has become the talk of the town. From the dusty bars of […] More
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Let’s Fight Online Violence Against Women In Politics
In June 2020, the Electoral Commission declared ‘scientific’ elections in Uganda. Political aspirants were forced to use digital spaces for campaigning. Unfortunately, women were compelled to operate in brutal spaces […] More
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Why activists must start to tackle harmful narratives
I, ordinarily, would have skipped this James Onen post but I will list why, in fact, activists must start to tackle harmful narratives; It gains currency amongst those who are […] More
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