In The Magazine

By Patrick Kamara In the very late 1990s, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel force was clearly gaining momentum and stretching the entire Ugandan army along the difficult terrain only the Rwenzori Mountain can offer. They were no longer just at the border points or in the jungle; Jamil Mukulu’s …

By Kaggwa- Kavuma Can the party, which started in Buganda and is now under Nobert Mao from Acholiland, garner nationwide support? The Democratic Party (DP), Uganda’s oldest political Party, celebrated 60 years of its existence on March 1 at Gaba Beach just outside Kampala on the edge of Lake Victoria. …

By Kalundi Serumaga Commentary is now revolving around marveling at “Mzee’s” magezi in outmaneuvering yet another opponent One of the main problems faced in Uganda politics, is to find oneself trapped in an argument about who is “less wrong”, between two sides that are both in the wrong to begin …

By David Roberts and Nick Riesland Ideally, air-quality data should be widely disseminated so that city dwellers take appropriate action Fearsome stories about migrating Indonesian haze, post-Diwali smog in northern India, and the return of the “airpocalypse” in China tell of Asia’s recent air-pollution woes. Not confined to Asia, outdoor …

By Morris DC Komakech If their strong reaction to the Anti-Homosexuality Act is due to human rights concerns then they have let us all down The assent to the Anti-homosexuality Bill by President Yoweri Museveni has generated much debate, controversies and a mixture of reactions. The most unusual, and yet …

By Joan Akello President of International Community Banyakigezi Who are in two sentences? I am a child psychologist, not married but have a close family of five; two parents and three children. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being with family. I love the reunions with my extended family. …

By Joan Akello Says Northern Uganda needs comprehensive resettlement plan for Kony war survivors  Betty Atiku Oyela Bigombe, the minister of State for Water, was on Mar.4 awarded with France’s highest national distinction, the Legion of Honour at the rank of chevalier (Knight). It is in recognition of her contributions …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Although NRM seems to be in disarray, there appears to be nowhere to turn for an alternative Last week, the wrangles inside the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), hit an all-time high. Mrs. Jacqueline Mbabazi, the chairperson of the party’s Women’s League said NRM had been …

By Haggai Matsiko Plotting to forcefully remove President Yoweri Museveni? Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi denies it, Kizza Besigye says it remains an option, and Gen. David Sejusa aka Tinyefuza says it the only way to remove Museveni from power. But does what they say publicly really describe whether or not …

By Nikko Mugume “I am in full solidarity with the LGBT community and I will continue to defend their rights in Uganda and across Africa. Rest assured of my unwavering support and action for the realization of the rights for every human being, which has been my struggle since childhood. …