By Kalundi Serumaga Commentary is now revolving around marveling at “Mzee’s” magezi in outmaneuvering yet another opponent One of the main problems faced in Uganda politics, is to find oneself trapped in an argument about who is “less wrong”, between two sides that are both in the wrong to begin …
Read More »Every breath you take
By David Roberts and Nick Riesland Ideally, air-quality data should be widely disseminated so that city dwellers take appropriate action Fearsome stories about migrating Indonesian haze, post-Diwali smog in northern India, and the return of the “airpocalypse” in China tell of Asia’s recent air-pollution woes. Not confined to Asia, outdoor …
Read More »Donor should at least be consistent
By Morris DC Komakech If their strong reaction to the Anti-Homosexuality Act is due to human rights concerns then they have let us all down The assent to the Anti-homosexuality Bill by President Yoweri Museveni has generated much debate, controversies and a mixture of reactions. The most unusual, and yet …
Read More »Frankly speaking with Ruth Ndyabahika Bahika
By Joan Akello President of International Community Banyakigezi Who are in two sentences? I am a child psychologist, not married but have a close family of five; two parents and three children. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being with family. I love the reunions with my extended family. …
Read More »Betty Bigombe wins French Knighthood for peace
By Joan Akello Says Northern Uganda needs comprehensive resettlement plan for Kony war survivors Betty Atiku Oyela Bigombe, the minister of State for Water, was on Mar.4 awarded with France’s highest national distinction, the Legion of Honour at the rank of chevalier (Knight). It is in recognition of her contributions …
Read More »As NRM fights, which doors does it open?
By Andrew M. Mwenda Although NRM seems to be in disarray, there appears to be nowhere to turn for an alternative Last week, the wrangles inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), hit an all-time high. Mrs. Jacqueline Mbabazi, the chairperson of the party’s Women’s League said NRM had been …
Read More »Mbabazi, Besigye, Tinyefuza Intelligence reports claim they are jointly plotting against Museveni
By Haggai Matsiko Plotting to forcefully remove President Yoweri Museveni? Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi denies it, Kizza Besigye says it remains an option, and Gen. David Sejusa aka Tinyefuza says it the only way to remove Museveni from power. But does what they say publicly really describe whether or not …
Read More »Former VP criticizes gov’t on anti-homosexuality act
By Nikko Mugume “I am in full solidarity with the LGBT community and I will continue to defend their rights in Uganda and across Africa. Rest assured of my unwavering support and action for the realization of the rights for every human being, which has been my struggle since childhood. …
Read More »The Kicwamba massacre
By Patrick Kamara An adrenalin filled war junky see things he will never forget June 8, 1998 remains a day of untold grief in the Rwenzori region, in south western Uganda. It reminds many of the gory images after the deadly attack on Kicwamba Technical College by rebels of the …
Read More »Too big to boom?
By Joan Akello Lessons from Vision Group’s rapid expansion under Kabushenga Uganda’s biggest media group, the Vision Group (NVL), has just released its financial reports for the half year ending December 2013, and the numbers are not looking good. Although revenue grew by 4% compared to the same period in …
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