How an unknown young man’s death turned him into a political football for opportunistic politicians THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Last week, it became apparent that the initial news that a one Michael [K]alinda aka Zigy Wyne had been kidnapped, eye yanked out, fingers chopped off and …
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The challenges of being independent in Uganda’s increasingly polarised and toxic debates THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | In March of this year, President Yoweri Museveni invited me to speak to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament (MPs) then on a retreat in Kyankwanzi. The day before …
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Why NRM doesn’t want to talk about it Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | In 2021 when Uganda goes to the next polls, President Yoweri Museveni will be 77 years. At the next polls in 2026, he will be 82 years and possibly one of the oldest state leaders in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyaddondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi Bobi Wine has revealed in an interview with CNN that he is considering running against Museveni in the next election. “Many people have come to me calling for me to stand. We have been discussing this issue with my …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Museveni’s 9-point 2019 agenda
THIS WEEK: Museveni’s 9-point 2019 agenda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni delivered his new year’s speech on Dec.31 at his country home in Rwakitura, Kiruhura district. He told the nation that the government would focus on nine issues which will enable the country achieve the status of middle …
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To see young people oblivious of the issues but in leadership is not good for the country COMMENT | Yoweri Kaguta Museveni | Again, I congratulate our young friend, the Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, for his recent election in Kyadondo North. I also notice that he is quite …
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Why Besigye’s army of rage is defeating Museveni Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | When about five security officers from President Yoweri Museveni’s protection force, the Special Forces Command (SFC) first pounced to evict Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine from parliament on Sept.27, he was ready for them. He …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Police issues arrest threats on suspended MPs
THIS WEEK: Police issues arrest threats on suspended MPs Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police Criminal Investigations Directorate publicist Vicent Sekatte has said 13 MPs who were thrown out of parliament during a scuffle that took place on Sept.27 could be arrested on sight after they failed to show …
Read More »President Museveni responds to Bobi Wine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has responded in writing to MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s recent statements on the political situation in the country following the Age Limit debate. “It is very good when the opponents of the NRM put in writing their views. We …
Read More »THIS WEEK: New MP Kyagulanyi gives views on age limit debate
THIS WEEK: New MP Kyagulanyi gives views on age limit debate Last week, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobiwine was sworn as Kyadondo East MP amidst jubilation by supporters and fellow legislators. Speaking to the media just after he had been confirmed, Kyagulanyi said he will not support the lifting of …
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