By Joseph Were Museveni has not spoken publicly on it, but a common anecdote tells how in February 1993, President Museveni held an Army Council meeting in Gulu and high on the agenda was the proposal to restore kingdoms in Uganda. These had been abolished by president Milton Apollo …
Read More »Bashir blocked but is Museveni off the hook?
By Rosebell Kagumire Govt drafts law to save the President from prosecution Uganda has officially become the second African country after South Africa to block a visit by Sudanese President Gen. Omar al-Bashir. Bashir faces a similar situation in 28 other African countries and more than 90 others worldwide which …
Read More »When Museveni of 2009 meets Museveni of 1986
By The Independent Team 19th April, 2009 His ExceIIency, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President, Republic of Uganda. Your Excellency, RE: DELAY IN AMENDING THE ELECTORAL LAWS I salute you Mr President. I am addressing you on the above subject as a matter of extreme concern for peace and stability of our …
Read More »Will Museveni pardon Katuramu?
By Obed K. Katureebe ‘Your Excellency, we are aware that it is the Committee of the Prerogative of Mercy that advises you on such matters. We take this occasion and opportunity to appeal for your attention for the plight of John Sanyu Katuramu as it is a matter which touches …
Read More »Museveni districts breeding tribal wars?
By Obed K. Katureebe & John Njoroge Uganda on the brink of ethnic explosion Two weeks ago on June 16, a group of at least 200 Bunyoro politicians, political heads and elders met President Yoweri Museveni at State House Entebbe. High on agenda was the ethnic dispute between Banyoro and …
Read More »Really, how old is Museveni?
By Gaaki Kigambo Of what relevance is the death of Africa’s longest serving president Gabon’s Omar Bongo to Uganda? It is sure to stoke a running debate about the state of President Yoweri Museveni even as he invests every effort to cling to power, which he has already held for …
Read More »Museveni’s State of the Nation address was hollow
By Bob Roberts Katende Last week President Yoweri Museveni delivered the state of the nation address to the country. In his address, he provided impressive figures on how the country had improved in various sectors of the economy. The president reminded the country of how the economy has stayed insulated …
Read More »Museveni’s Nyekundire resurrects for 2011 polls
By The Independent Team City meetings raise money for 2011 election With presidential elections barely 18 months away and President Museveni looking old and ‘lonely’ as many NRM ‘historicals’ remain either lukewarm or opposed to his bid for a fourth (seventh) term as president, a group of young supporters under …
Read More »Gun killings expose Museveni weakness
By The Independent Team Top Pub killing of 9, Mbabazi shooting raise questions about the state of the PGB, military Providing security to Ugandans was once high on the list of priorities of President Yoweri Museveni’s government. In his inaugural speech in 1986, President Museveni announced: ‘The second point in …
Read More »Did Gen. Kazini try to overthrow Museveni?
By Obed K. Katureebe Should he be convicted in the military court, analysts say Kazini could be dismissed from the army and probably be demoted to the level of a private. That would be a very dishonourable end for a valiant officer. On April 15, 2009, the embattled Maj. Gen. …
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