Politics

NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Examining the Relationship between Electoral violence, State Security and Democratization in Uganda

From Algeria to South Africa, passing through Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, the Democratic…

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MIKE SSEGAWA: Why Larry Madowo Lacks Credibility to Comment on Uganda Politics

Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist and CNN International Correspondent, has positioned himself…

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NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Social Media and Political Propaganda: A Double-Edged Sword for Democratic Consolidation in Uganda

In this article I demonstrate how social media, misinformation and propaganda influence…

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NESTOR BASEMERA, PhD: Greasing the bottom of the pyramid? The role of bribery, informality, and manipulation for Ugandan politicians. Do voters care?

Uganda's upcoming elections present significant challenges to stability, rooted in deep-seated grievances,…

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FARUK KIRUNDA: The special appeal behind “Protecting the gains” slogan

The campaign slogan of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which is also…

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Dr. Ayub Mukisa: Is Kyagulanyi Still in the Race to Win the Presidency—or Merely to Campaign?

To directly explain the argument I make in this article, I begin…

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Intergenerational Leadership in the NRM: Why the NRM will last longer

By Joshua Muzira In the vibrant political landscape of Uganda, where youth…

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KAWEESA KAWEESA: Uganda’s Elections; the Crisis of Confidence

As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, the national conversation is…

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Dr. Ayub Mukisa: With the Busoga crowds, can any Ugandan still doubt President Museveni’s victory?

Sometimes, when writing about the NRM Presidential Candidate, one may need ample…

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FARUK KIRUNDA: President Museveni’s claim on Indian Ocean is lawful and friendly

Quick research I did on “why it is called “Indian Ocean” brought…

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