Opinion
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274Marching Boots or Marching Rights? A critical look at the UPDF Amendment Act
By Odeke Bazel It begins, as most things in Uganda do, with an announcement that is less of a suggestion and more...
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213Politicians must heed President’s warning on election violence, hooliganism
EDITOR: President Yoweri Museveni, in his capacity as the commander-in-chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), chaired meetings of the UPDF...
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434A Testimony from the Basement: In Solidarity with Eddy Mutwe
By Daniel Kakuru They started by shaving his beard, as if stripping him of manhood itself. Cold razors, colder than their hearts,...
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The Village Has Voted, But What Did It Say?
By Odeke Bazel In the grand political comedy that is Uganda’s democracy, nothing delivers both satire and seriousness like the recently concluded...
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FDC’s Game of Thrones: Six Thrones, One Crown, and a Nation Watching
By Odeke Bazel If Uganda’s opposition were a cocktail, it would be shaken, not stirred, and garnished with a dash of drama....
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290What Ugandans need to learn from General Muhoozi’s unique politics
By Edgar Barigye I have often found myself pondering the social media presence of General Muhoozi, given the numerous abusive posts I...
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678Bobi Wine’s Tribal Hypocrisy: A Failed Attempt to Rewrite History
By Hakim Kyeswa Bobi Wine’s recent letter to the elders of Ankole and Kigezi, dripping with sudden concern about ethnic tensions, would...
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263NRM’s Big Turnout in Buganda Shows Strength as Opposition Weakens
By: Hakim Kyeswa The huge number of people participating in the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) structure elections across Buganda is a...
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609Andrew Mwenda: The legacy of Rajiv Ruparelia
By Andrew Mwenda On Saturday May 03 around 2.20am, fate struck. Rajiv Ruparelia, son of Uganda’s richest couple, Sudhir and Jyotsna Ruparelia,...
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267Uganda’s Path Forward: Unity in Diversity Over Fragmentation
By Bagarukayo Abdu As Uganda considers the creation of new districts, it’s essential to weigh the potential benefits against the risks of...
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Will NUP Survive its Own Revolution?
By Odeke Bazel When the National Unity Platform (NUP) erupted onto Uganda’s political landscape, it ignited a wave of hope: a youthful,...
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351Africa at the Crossroads: Reclaiming the Dreams Betrayed
By Joshua Einstein Brian Who has failed Africa?What has caused the radiant dreams and fierce sacrifices of our forefathers to dim and...
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331NUP’s protest vote intends to fail 2026 elections and put Uganda at war
By Kintu Moses Last week on Thursday, April 24 2025, the Senior Presidential advisor – Political Affairs, who doubles as the manager...
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Why Are Ugandans Leaving Offices For Politics?
By Odeke Bazel There is a quiet exodus happening across Uganda. Not from the country, but from its boardrooms. From plush offices...
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222Electoral Season; A precautionary Advice to our upcoming student-youth leaders in Uganda
By Samuel Lukanga Dear Young Leaders, First of all, I would like to congratulate you for reaching this far in your career....
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396NRM’s Electoral Chaos Opens Doors for Opposition Infiltration in Party’s Grassroots Structures
By Kazibwe Jamil As the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its crucial grassroots elections, there is widespread concern among...
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249Kampala’s pursuit of beauty has turned non-motorized Namirembe Road into a Symbol of Neglect
By Wabusimba Amiri In the heart of Uganda’s capital, a wave of enforcement under the “Keep Kampala Green” campaign has swept across...
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413OPINION: As predicted, crisis looms as NRM heads into internal elections without party register
By Kazibwe Jamil The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is scheduled to kick off its internal election process on May 6, 2025....
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109UNOC’s era of fuel price stability: A win for consumers
By Samson Tinka Following the enactment of the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act, 2023, Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) has since December...
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Vigilance Needed: Curbing Haphazard Development in Uganda’s Towns
By Bagarukayo Abdul Physical planners and urban planners play a crucial role in shaping the future of our cities and towns. However,...
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179Op-Ed: Museveni used diplomatic muscle in NAM Summit to promote Uganda
By Ben Ssebuguzi Two Nations who trade with each other become reciprocally dependent: for if one has an interest in buying, the...
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509Hadijah Namyalo’s stellar mobilization skills transform Museveni’s ONC
In the world of politics, the dynamics of mobilization and engagement can make or break an organization. The National Resistance Movement (NRM)...
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448Embrace childhood vaccination for our little ones
“To hell with taking my child for immunization! those vaccines were created by whites to kill us Africans and our children”, says...