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…
MIKE SSEGAWA: Why Larry Madowo Lacks Credibility to Comment on Uganda Politics
Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist and CNN International Correspondent, has positioned himself…
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…
Dr. Ayub Mukisa: Kyagulanyi’s Volatile Support vs. Museveni’s Entrenched Base: Who Will Command Uganda’s Political Future?
I was motivated to write this article by one of Kyagulanyi’s supporters…
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,…
FARUK KIRUNDA: The special appeal behind “Protecting the gains” slogan
The campaign slogan of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), which is also…
Dr.Ayub Mukisa: Could Kyagulanyi’s Declining Presidential Prospects Be Attributed to Museveni’s Diplomacy or the NRM Legacy?
In this article, I am aware that some of Kyagulanyi’s supporters, followers,…
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…
Intergenerational Leadership in the NRM: Why the NRM will last longer
By Joshua Muzira In the vibrant political landscape of Uganda, where youth…
KAWEESA KAWEESA: Uganda’s Elections; the Crisis of Confidence
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 general elections, the national conversation is…
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…
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…