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When autocracy comes of age
The system of rule we have in Uganda today is more appropriately called an autocracy. Obviously, the ruling classes and their supporters most strongly disagree…
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The slow poison of elections
We are into another five-year election cycle, a ritual that flatters to deceive. Presidential nominations took place earlier this week, signalling the onset of campaign…
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Here is why NRM is not a political party
In theory, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) is Uganda ruling party. In practice, it is anything but a party. Strictly, it does not meet the…
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The mirage of NRM democracy
It is now very predictable that primary elections for Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) end in chaos and confusion, fights and fallouts. Worse, the…
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Of what value are elections to Ugandans?
This is a rhetorical question, but worth asking and deeply reflecting on. It is election campaign season in Uganda. The market is open for jostling…