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Unintended Consequences

Unintended Consequences

By Scott A Morgan Without a Shadow of a Doubt Joseph Kony is a very dangerous individual. Recently in Washington DC Carter Ham the Commanding General of the United States Africa Command stated that he was [...]

Why did Obama send US troops to Uganda?

Why did Obama send US troops to Uganda?

By sending 100 US troops to Uganda to help in the battle against one of Central Africa’s most violent and feared armed groups, President Obama is once again siding with those in his administration who favor [...]

The ‘Mafias’ Have Punished Bukenya But Let Them learn From Kenya

The ‘Mafias’ Have Punished Bukenya But Let Them learn From Kenya

By W.B.Kyijomanyi It is a good thing politically for Hon Bukenya to be in jail because it shows the real intentions of the mafia in Museveni’s cabinet. The only problem is that the mafia may poison [...]

Did Paul Kagame Kill President Habyalimana?

Did Paul Kagame Kill President Habyalimana?

By Eleneus Akanga As has always been the case, October 1, 2011  was meant to be just another day on Rwanda’s official calendar. The day meant to commemorate that audacious attempt when up to 50 gallant [...]

Museveni Is Not Finished

Museveni Is Not Finished

By Josepha Jabo Vincent Nzaramba has published a book about President Museveni titled, ‘People Power—Battle the Mighty General.’ While the Police reportedly confiscated copies of Nzaramba’s book it is still available online, implying Nzaramba was not [...]

Is banyarwanda a tribe in Ugandan Constitution?

Is banyarwanda a tribe in Ugandan Constitution?

By Otto Patrick Why don’t you push for an amendment to the constitution? You really must have missed out in the whole exercise of the review of the 1995 constitution carried out by the Constitutional Review [...]

Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty, Uganda’s national anthem Composer In Coma

Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty, Uganda’s national anthem Composer In Coma

As the country prepares to commemorate its 50th independence, one of its heroes will be unable  to join the celebration since his life at the time might still be hanging on some life support. Saddening however [...]

Bagarukayo Faces Arrest Over Sh5 Billion For LCs’ Bicycles

Bagarukayo Faces Arrest Over Sh5 Billion For LCs’ Bicycles

Finally, the public service and local governments’ committee has identified one of the responsible individuals who caused government a loss of over 1.7m USD meant for the purchase of over 70,000 bicycles for village and parish [...]

Kampala On Its Way To Being A Clean City

Kampala On Its Way To Being A Clean City

Mary Karooro Okurut ANYBODY familiar with the term “persistent objector” will agree that it aptly describes President Yoweri Museveni’s take on the state of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. For many years now, the President has relentlessly [...]

Impunity Cropping Up in Our Game Of Football

Impunity Cropping Up in Our Game Of Football

By Mushabe Myers Looking at how FUFA the main foot ball governing body in Uganda and (USL) Uganda super league  a private company tasked to manage the national league are squaring up leaves me with no [...]