A comparison of Uganda and Kenya’s presidential election maneuvers Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | After a dramatic last day filing of his presidential election petition at the Supreme Court of Kenya challenging the outcome of the Aug.9 election, Raila Odinga was caught in the middle of a range of …
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What Kenya’s fifth president means for Uganda ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The August 9 election in Kenya could have pretty defining moments for the country as it elects a fifth president. Two opinion polls released one week to the election put former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in pole …
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Museveni shrugs off US-Russia enmity Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs minister, wrapped up a four country Africa tour and Uganda was always going to be a key stopover for the long serving Lavrov. It was the first time someone at the level of Foreign …
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China hailed for quick decisions, faster implementation while EU is tipped for better working conditions Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A survey carried out by Inter Regional Economic Network (IREN) a Kenyan economic think tank, has revealed the extent of the perceptions African policy makers have towards China and …
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Their pact shifts national politics in ways unseen Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “A year ago I was offered a position in the government but I took time off to consult,” Nobert Mao said while appearing on the NBS TV political talk show Frontline the day he was appointed …
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Ring-fencing for incumbents kicks off storm among party cadres Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Ambrose Nampwera is a disgruntled aspirant of the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA). He was hoping to contest on the ticket of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) when the party announced that it …
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Astrid R.N. Haas is an Urban Economist who has worked previously at the African Development Bank. She has also served as a Senior Country Economist and Head of the Cities that Work Initiative at the International Growth Centre (IGC) in Kampala. She spoke to Ian Katusiime about some of …
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World court battles questions of legitimacy and relevance as it marks milestone Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The International Criminal Court (ICC) on July 1 marked 20 years with few victories and many questions about its legitimacy. The fundamental question remains whether it can successfully prosecute the perpetrators of …
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U.S. and Russia lead nuclear arms race with 90% of all nuclear weapons NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February sparked fears of a direct confrontation between two of the world’s greatest superpowers, U.S. and Russia. The fears intensified because the two nations have …
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Investigation questions UPDF mission in DR Congo COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | First, place a joint force of the Uganda army and forces of the DR Congo government in rebel infested but mineral rich North Kivu region of that vast country. Not far off, set up a camp for …
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