By Bob Roberts Katende A Buganda region reconciliation meeting that was convened by the National Executive Committee at Pope Paul in Ndeeba raised more questions than answers about a possibility of the two DP factions working together any time soon. The participants, mainly district chairpersons thought they would resolve the …
Read More »Is the divided DP house collapsing?
By Bob Roberts Katende The path to the Democratic Party offices on William Street in the heart of the city is not inviting, to be honest. The scene doesnt match headquarters of the countrys oldest political party. One has to snake through cooking stoves with people seated on either side …
Read More »When Kabaka visited Wakiso
By Bob Roberts Katende It is common knowledge that the Kabaka is loved and revered in Buganda. But on Friday, September 18, the many people who turned out to welcome him were not just the usual crowds that line up the roads to wave at him during his visits. This …
Read More »Otunnu comes with message of opposition unity
By Bob Roberts Katende Asubo Macorious, is a strong Uganda Peoples Congress supporter. He left his home area, Arua on Friday at 9:30pm destined for Kampala then to Entebbe Airport; to welcome a person, not personally know to him, but one he believes has the ability to bring the change …
Read More »Is the executive killing independence of Africa’s parliaments?
By Bob Roberts Katende It was Uganda’s turn last week to host a conference that brings together Commonwealth speakers and presiding officers of parliament in Africa. Over 20 speakers and officials turned up for the six-day event at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The delegates were here to share experiences with their …
Read More »Why mass exam failures at LDC?
By Bob Roberts Katende Its many students dream to pursue one of the traditional courses at university: medicine or law. The lucky ones have seen their dreams come true. And many others are still in pursuit of their dream careers. Emmanuel Kiwanuka, 19, finished his Advanced Level education last year …
Read More »Magara conviction: So what for the bereaved families?
By Bob Roberts Katende The clock is ticking 9.30a.m and the mood at the High Court is getting tense. People continue troop into the courtroom and its bursting. Others crane their necks through windows to have a glimpse of what is about to happen. Its a judgement against Lt. Ramathan …
Read More »Buses take over Kampala streets
By Bob Roberts Katende KCC says plan to keep them out of city was blocked by powerful politicians When two acres inside the Nakivubo stadium was controversially leased to Allied Bus Owners Association for construction of a bus terminal, many sports lovers saw the deal as detrimental to sports. The …
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