Opinion

How Mpuuga’s Democratic Alliance Will Deepen Divisions within Opposition

The former Leader of opposition in Parliament and the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga recently launched the Democratic Alliance, a coalition aimed at uniting the opposition parties in...

How Uganda’s Opposition Preaches Change Without Offering Alternatives

 The opposition in Uganda has lately turned into a group of comedians preaching change but with no alternative...

 The Irony of Life: Who Truly Works for the Stomach?

Life is rife with ironies, some so plain they demand reflection. One such irony lies in the economic...

Why President Museveni is Extraordinarily Better than All Opposition Politicians Combined

Lately, there has been too much talk by the opposition politicians belittling President Museveni and the National Resistance...

How Opposition Parties Continue to Violate Uganda’s Multiparty Democracy 

In the referendum that was held on July 28, 2005, Ugandans voted to adopt a multiparty system of...

One’s Setback is a Set up for their Comeback

A Makerere University fresher that reported for his first year at campus with a metallic suitcase and an ‘osoufia’ bag in 2019 has turned his scoffed story into a splendid one, after venturing into the production of petrol fuel from plastics. Have you ever pondered why some circumstances do happen or somethings occur the way they do in one’s life, if you have never, then Henry Ssuubi Kiyimba’s milestone will aid you in realising that one’s background doesn’t necessarily determine their future. Kiyimba, who is currently at the peak of his final year academic programme in Mechanical Engineering...

The Secret Twins Nnaabagereka Produced in 2010

The Queen mother of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, in her yet-to-be-released autobiography, titled "The Nnaabagereka of Buganda" reveals a secret many are shocked to hear about her unknown twin children she gave birth to in 2010. According to the Nnaabagereka, in December 2010, she was blessed with a set of twins, which she writes about in the tell-it-all book, which is set to be released on March 23, 2023. "On the 6th of December 2010, I was blessed with two more...

The Agony of My Unborn Child

The pain of losing an unborn child is the worst kind I have felt in this world. Speaking to Julie, who has had five miscarriages, I could relate to the gruesome pain of never getting to see your children. Julie said that the most painful thing about a miscarriage is that everyone around you quickly moves on, including the husband. Except you, the mother! I can relate to Julie’s experience. I remember every birthday of every child that I have...

Bullying Monster Creeps Up in Schools Again, Need to Stop it Urgent

Bullying has made a U-turn in schools as some students have again started falling victim of the vice to the extent of losing lives. On February 27, 2023, the pictures of Kyamate Secondary School boys’ dormitory burning flooded media which some reports have attributed to bullying. In a message by UPDF 401 Brigade, a Senior One student identified as Bonus Ankwatireire perished in the fire that was set by a Senior Three student identified as Wilber Tumushabe that had previously been suspended from school by the school administration four days before the incident, on grounds of bullying Senior One...

Zelenskyy Turns to President Museveni for Assistance

Legendary American singer, songwriter and actor Kenneth Ray Rogers aka Kenny Rogers in his famous album “Kenny studio album” released in September 1979 had fascinating country music singles that included songs like “Coward of the County” among others.  Kenny, in coward of the county referred to his late brother’s advice to his son Tommy in resolving disagreements. Tommy’s father died in prison because he was convicted of assaulting his colleague. “Promise me, son not to do the things I've done. Walk away from trouble if you can. Now it won't mean...

Bobi Wine’s silence on Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana Bail Release Tips his Hand

On 13th Feb 2023, Muhammad Ssegirinya and Allan Ssewanyana were released on bail after 14 months in detention where they had been remanded on four counts, three of murder and one of attempted murder. The release of the two sparked jubilations, from their supporters, family and well wishers across their constituencies but NUP leadership which has remained silent on the matter. According to sources, the silence ,  especially from the Principal is due to his alleged role in the arrest of the two legislators. Sources allege that Bobi wine...