All posts tagged "Opinion"
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666OP-EDNUP’s Asio- Museveni Meeting Badly Bruises Bobi Wine as Among Continues to ‘Eat With Sticks,
By Andrew Baba In the grand circus of Ugandan politics, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again proven that when it...
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890OP-EDMuseveni calls it normal, constitutional for losers in NRM primaries to run as independents
By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala, Uganda: In a decisive statement that underscores his long-standing belief in inclusive democracy, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has...
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881OP-EDONC’s Namyalo should play a pivotal role to guard and protect Museveni votes in 2026
By Rogers Bulegeya As Uganda approaches the 2026 presidential elections, the role of Hadija Namyalo has never been more critical in the...
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563OP-EDRooting for Museveni’s presidential campaigns: A message to sub-regions and districts
By Baluye Waiswa Michael In preparation for the forthcoming presidential campaigns, all NRM structures and affiliated leagues are hereby directed to strengthen...
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665OP-EDBuganda’s waning influence in national politics: How the region can reclaim its seat at the ‘High Table’
By Kazibwe Jamil In recent years, Buganda’s political influence at the national table has quietly diminished; not because the region lacks capable...
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1.2KOP-EDBobi Wine at Obote’s Tomb: A Cynical Pilgrimage That Insults History and Democracy
By Hakim Kyeswa As a Ugandan who is both a proud Muganda and a committed member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM),...
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Buying Leadership: The Alarming Rise of Money Politics
By Baluye Waiswa Michael The politics of money refers to the influence of financial power in political systems and decision-making processes. It...
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482OP-EDUrgent, collective efforts needed to protect pollinators for sustainability and food security
By Peruth Atukwatse Today, 16th October 2025, the world celebrates World Food Day under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods...
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528HealthHand in Hand for Better Foods; A call to Uganda’s adolescents to eat for life
By Kamara Daniel This World Food Day, the global theme to join “hand in hand for better foods” must focus squarely on...
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1.1KOP-EDPeace, Power, and the Polls: Staying grounded this election season
By Patrick Kakanyero Uganda has once again entered its familiar, electric season, the election period. It’s the time when political slogans fill...
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997OP-EDThe NUP Manifesto: A Beautiful Blueprint for Failure
By Hakim Kyeswa Fellow Ugandans, as we navigate our nation’s political landscape, it is our duty to scrutinize the promises made by...
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1.1KOP-EDOpen Letter to Museveni: Limit Parliament to One MP Per District
09/October 2025 Your Excellency, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, I write as a committed cadre of our party and a loyal supporter of...
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834HealthPatriotism in healthcare: Strengthening Uganda’s Nursing and Midwifery workforce
On the 09th October 2025, Uganda commemorated her 63rd Independence Day. Reflections on patriotism, especially within the healthcare sector, occurred. Among the...
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Independence vs Neo-Colonialism: Uganda’s Call for East African Integration and Africa’s Quest for True Freedom
By Baluye Waiswa Michael The struggle for independence in Africa during the mid-20th century was marked by a strong desire to attain...
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The Effects of Political Camps in Busoga: The Way Forward for NRM
By Baluye Waiswa Michael The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has over the years enjoyed significant support in the Busoga sub-region. However, emerging...
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673OP-EDMoney Heist at Parliament: Why voters are to blame
By Wabwire Andrew On a cold Saturday morning, during the popular “Bwino ku Bwino” show hosted by Kalogo Abel on Busoga One...
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1.1KNewsOPINION: Ignoring Uganda’s knowledge workers will cripple the education sector
By Oweyegha Afunaduula By incongruence, I mean a mismatch between two contending parties with regard to perception, understanding, concern, action, interests, perspectives,...
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649OP-EDThe Fate of NRM in Busoga: Divisions, Broken Promises Threaten 2026 Support
By Mwesigwa Jonathan As the Party Chairman and Presidential Flagbearer launched the Manifesto on Monday, it is important to draw attention to...
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680OP-EDWhy Ugandans should worry about impugned, expunged laws in contemporary times
By Steven Masiga There are several principles of law-making that countries must follow, and if lawmakers gloss over them, it may lead...
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891OP-EDNUP’s Confusing Flag bearers Selections: An Opportunity for NRM Discipline and Strategy
By Hakim Kyeswa The recent process of selecting flag bearers by the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been met with more than...
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Political Defections: Realignment or Opportunism?
By Baluye Waiswa Michael Political defection refers to the act of a politician or party member abandoning their original political party in...
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1.7KOP-EDAn open letter to SG Richard Todwong of our mighty NRM party
Rt. Hon. Secretary General,In Lusoga we say “ekibi kigwana ghala endala egwana buko” meaning that when one thing goes wrong, another may...
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2.0KOP-EDKololo was a treasure hunt following Museveni’s nomination
By Ben Ssebuguzi Yesterday was an important moment in Uganda’s history because our NRM candidate, after being duly nominated, proceeded to Kololo...
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2.2KOP-EDMinisters who threaten teachers should first enroll their children in public schools
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe There is nothing more beautiful than a teacher waking up with pride, walking into the classroom with a...