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...

How Opposition Parties Confusion, Ideological Bankruptcy Work for Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has emerged victorious in the previous elections held in Uganda after beating his opponents hands down. The opponents, instead of streamlining their mobilization strategies to better the next elections, instead repeat the same strategic mistakes that made them lose. The former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Kizza Besigye, committed the same mistakes during four consecutive elections until he made his once formidable party collapse. His counterparts in other opposition parties are doing the same and committing worse mistakes...

Bobi Wine and Cronies Tribalizing Everything Including Coffee Bill is Unfortunate 

The National Unity platform (NUP) party leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, and his associates have learned nothing and forgotten nothing from their previous strategic mistakes that have left them isolated. Ever since Bobi Wine joined politics, he has tried to show that Uganda is only for Baganda and the rest of the tribes are alien and useless. As a politician vying for the national seat, he forgets that he needs other tribes as well to fulfill his political...

Bobi Wine’s Political Immaturity, Ideological Deficit Dangerous for Uganda

The opposition National Unity Platform party Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has failed to mature politically despite having enough time to revisit his modus operandi after losing the 2021 elections. Kyagulanyi has always exhibited irresponsible behaviors and a lack of decorum to make him a credible leader, a trait that has exposed him as a novice and joker who cannot be trusted by Ugandans. After losing the 2021 elections, Kyagulanyi has had enough time to change his behaviors, but unfortunately, he...

Inside the Fate of Three Sacked KCCA Officials

Three senior officials from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) are facing serious legal troubles following the tragic Kiteezi incident. ED Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi, and ex- Public Health Director Daniel Okello have been accused of manslaughter and negligence, leading to the deaths of at least 34 people. The problems began when President Museveni fired Kisaka and the others after a report from the Inspector General of Government (IGG) found them responsible for not addressing warnings about a...

Child Abuse on the Rise Despite Relevant Laws

Children or minors, by nature of their age, are classified under special interest groups and require special treatment and protection by the laws. As a result, several regulations, policies, and institutions have been put in place to safeguard children against societal injustices. Both the 1995 Constitution and the Children Act, Cap. 59, define a child or minor as someone below the age of 18 years with no legal capacity to consent and also define the rights and privileges of children. It’s a...

What’s Behind The Growing Concern of Nude Leaks in the Digital Age

In today's digital age, the increasing circulation of nude photos and videos among Ugandan females has raised significant concerns, sparking debates about morality, technology, and societal values. Cultural Shift Traditionally, Ugandan culture emphasized modesty and discretion, particularly among women. Agnes Nantumbwe Musoke, a member of the Uganda Mothers' Union, notes a noticeable shift due to the widespread use of smartphones and social media. She laments the departure from traditional norms where girls were taught to preserve their bodies and avoid exposing their...