COLUMNISTS

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why this is likely to be a two horse race between Museveni and Besigye leaving Mbabazi a distant third Last week the three frontrunners for the presidency kicked off campaigns showing their political muscles with crowds. If this was a measure of potential performance in the …

By Youma Nana Western model of political organisations and how its rituals return peaceful outcomes I belong to a school of thought which believes that African societies should define their own political model. I am very comforted that discussions especially with many in the young intellectual elite lead to a …

By Morris Ogenga-Latigo The fact about oil in Acholi should be made widely known to Ugandans There has been reluctance on the part of Acholi people to engage in the head-spinning oil pipeline debate that various newspapers have covered over the recent past (see `Oil firms, govts differ on export …

By Agnes E. Nantaba John Ssebaana Kizito was 72-years old and the oldest among the aspirants when he ran for president in 2006. He ran on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket. Nine years later, it is a challenge he recalls with fondness and readily shares tips for today’s presidential candidates, …

By Patrick Kagenda Presidential candidate Abed Bwanika began his campaign rallies in Kamuli and Buyende on Monday Nov. 9 while on Tuesday Nov.10 he was in Luuka and Iganga. On Wednesday Nov.11 he was in Namayingo and Bugiri and on Thursday Bwanika was in Kaliro and Namutumba. On Friday Nov.13 …

By Agnes E. Nantaba & Ronald Musoke Will Besigye soldiers deliver in his ‘war’ aimed at ‘giving power back to the people?’ Ahead of the official kickoff of the presidential campaign on Nov.09, Dr. Kizza Besigye, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential aspirant in the 2016 general election wasted …

By Morris Ogenga-Latigo The fact about oil in Acholi should be made widely known to Ugandans There has been reluctance on the part of Acholi people to engage in the head-spinning oil pipeline debate that various newspapers have covered over the recent past (see `Oil firms, govts differ on export …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why the chaos and violence in the ruling party are a signal of its strength and weakness of the opposition The just concluded parliamentary and district primaries of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) were characterised by unprecedented violence, vote rigging and organisational chaos. For many analysts, …

By Flavia Nassaka Former presidential candidate recalls 2011 race, says a candidate needs great motivation to overcome challenges Norbert Mao, the 47-year old president general of the opposition Democratic Party (DP) has a natural charisma, eloquent public speaking, and ambition. In 2011, he was DP’s flag bearer in the presidential …

By Haggai Matsiko Leaders speak out on why London talks failed Talks between Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye meant to determine who of the two men to lead with in a united front against President Yoweri Museveni at the 2016 polls failed because of fears, suspicions, and contradictions, insiders have …