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By Patrick Kamara I had always wanted to speak to the rebel Allied Democratic Force (ADF) commanders. I wanted to ask them about their war strategy and why they were killing people in cold blood; moreover unarmed civilians. Since they always talked to Shaka Ssali; the Ugandan host of the …

By Andrew M. Mwenda How the degeneration of NRM has infected the opposition thus undermining potential for real change The on-going battle inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) between President Yoweri Museveni and Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has reopened the debate on succession. What chances actually exist for a …

By Patrick Kamara I was on my way to Kampala from Fort Portal when hell broke loose. I had gotten a seat in the Kampala bound mini-bus at the Fort-Portal taxi park when the driver tuned our station for the 10am news bulletin and there was a breaking news story. …

By Louise Mushikiwabo Rooting out the ideology that enabled genocide has allowed the rebuilding of nationhood Twenty years ago this week, the genocide against Rwanda’s Tutsis, the most brutally efficient killing spree in history, began. As the international community looked on – capable of intervening but unwilling to act – …

By Andrew Kibaya Is parliament really qualified to make such technical recommendations? The principal role of parliament is to make law for the proper governance of the country. Politics aside, Parliamentarians with their diverse regional, education, religious and social class outlook are equipped to make laws that address majority and …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why Manchester United should fire its new manager to avert a disaster of epic proportions Last week, Manchester United was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League. The club is also trailing on the English Premier League (EPL) table at seventh position. This means the most …

By Patrick Kamara Information about an attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels on Hakibale Sub-county in Kabarole district came very early. I was told there had been an attack in a village called Rwembogo on the edge of Semuliki National Park and above the rift valley. I rushed …

By Joseph Were They must start to think with their hearts and measure return on investment in emotional kilobytes Maj. Gen. Benon Biraro is your typical gentle giant; big face, wide eyes, thick lips, and strong neck on a heavy-weight frame. He is planning to run for president in 2016 …

By Charlotte Keenan Governments must start addressing its root cause and thinking about education as a security issue Governments worldwide are increasingly facing a fundamental question: how to deal with the causes of violent – often religiously motivated – extremism. They are not short of advice – and from a …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why it has been important that Rwandans and not the international community ended the genocide On Monday, Rwanda commemorated 20 years since the genocide against the Tutsi. It was an inspiring event because Rwanda has astounded admirers and critics alike. In little less than two decades, …