Commentary

Before 1986, Uganda was plagued by widespread insecurity, resulting in the loss of countless lives and properties. Many Ugandans were forced into exile, severely impacting the economy and leading to extreme poverty. That forced the National Resistance Army (now the National Resistance Movement) to launch a bush war in the 1980s and ultimately took power from the Tito Okello Lutwa government in 1986, leading to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni being sworn in as Uganda's revolutionary president. On Sunday, January 26, 2025 Uganda...

The detained former presidential candidate Kizza Besigye seems to have not only lost relevance in the central region but also in Rukungiri district his home. Besigye lost the central region which was the epicenter of opposition to the National Unity platform party and indeed the 2021 elections saw the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party lose the position of Leader of Opposition in Parliament. The four times presidential candidate and one of FDC’s pillars used to be Rukungiri’s Lion that...

Have you ever found yourself developing strong feelings for a close friend who has been your rock during difficult times? Many people have experienced the blurred lines between friendship and romance, particularly when a friend has been instrumental in supporting them through life's challenges. According to Shanita Mukasa, a counsellor from Happy Hearts Counselling Centre Nsambya, a Kampala suburb, when a friend is there for us during our darkest moments, a deep sense of trust and emotional intimacy develops. We...

Agather Atuhaire, a human rights activist with Agora, has found herself in a critical situation, leading to her abandoning Antony Natif in favor of Eron Kiiza, a lawyer recently sentenced for contempt of court by the general court martial. Sources close to Atuhaire revealed that after Kiiza's detention, she felt compelled to take action, swiftly organizing efforts for his release and even protesting against the court martial's ruling in the streets. "Atuhaire has always voiced her concerns about various injustices, but...

Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, once a rising star in the National Unity Platform (NUP), has found himself at the center of a dramatic political conspiracy. The former Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, known for his transparency and grassroots activism, is said to have been targeted for elimination by the NUP leadership due to his growing influence and trust among Ugandans in the diaspora. Famously known as "Mr. Update," Ssegirinya's Facebook page became a hub for political fundraising helping him raise...

Whereas most people may admire the luxurious lifestyle of the National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders, who have in no time moved from being poor, unemployed ghetto dwellers to owning big cars and mansions in Kampala suburbs, raising funds for the Makerere Kavule-based party hasn’t been an easy task. NUP, known for its rapid ascent from grassroots activism to a prominent political force in Uganda, has been under the spotlight for the affluent lifestyle of its leaders, which contrasts sharply with...