By Nathan Kikku Mubiru In his statement, Amuriat succinctly addressed a pivotal shift in perspective within FDC regarding the role of Dr. Kizza Besigye, a prominent figure in Uganda’s political history. By stating that Besigye is now part of history, Amuriat signalled a deliberate move away from the past and a strong emphasis on looking…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru What would it have been like to live in Babel in the days after its destruction? In the Book of Genesis, we are told that the descendants of Noah built a great city in the land of Shinar. They built a tower “with its top in the heavens” to “make a name”…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Katonga FDC renegade members have been left ragged on days of humiliation as Besigye has no excuse for this horror show after another damaging tour. As the faction leaders headed down the pitch in Hoima, Mbale, humbled and humiliated, the home business community were ignoring them. ‘You’re f****** s***’ they seemed to…
Underwhelming results, defections and other internal matters have complicated Besigye’s plans for his second stint in the opposition. Where many supporters hoped for development and refinement of the methods seen in 2011~2016, the opposition have regressed, prompting questions as to what the Mukiga man is hoping to achieve and whether he has the skills to…
Shared by Nathan Kikku Mubiru Joseph Campbell, the brilliant professor of literature known for his explorations of the power of myth, once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Campbell’s simple truth provides ample food for thought as we celebrate this Heroes Day. For some,…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru In its own way, Katonga’s failure under Elias Lukwago ranks as one of the country’s worst-ever political abortions, writes Nathan Kikku Mubiru, and leaves serious questions at every level of the faction. Some predictions don’t stand the test of time. It is a little under a year since Wasswa Birigwa declared…
May it please you your excellency it’s me your son Moses Ssali Bebe Cool. I am honored to address you today and grateful for your leadership and vision for our nation. I appreciate your commitment to our country’s progress. Your excellency I am sharing my insight on the sports industry and the impact of Foreign…
The diplomatic protocol and the demands of the presidential dress-code leave a narrow margin of freedom to express oneself freely. Nandala Mafabi has the best taste when choosing what to wear to take charge of this country, Uganda. He is a powerful man who accessorizes political acumen with perfect tailoring and his idiosyncratic touch. Mafabi…
In its own way, Katonga’s failure under Elias Lukwago ranks as one of the country’s worst-ever political abortions, writes Nathan Kikku Mubiru, and leaves serious questions at every level of the faction. Some predictions don’t stand the test of time. It is a little under a year since Wasswa Birigwa declared it was Elias Lukwago’s destiny to…
Every year, developing countries lose $8 to $100 billion in illicit financial flows to Switzerland alone, according to the Center for Global Development figures released 10 years ago. This could have increased due to the rising practice of organized crime, smuggling, corruption, money laundering, tax evasions, or international trade manipulations. However this corrupt money is…
