By: Kwizera Joseph Jojo Kampala: From November 30th to December 12th, guests from all over the world were in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 UN Climate Summit. As usual, Uganda was represented by a huge delegation of over 600 officials at the summit. Most of these officials were more like tourists on…
I abit differ from you comrade Wafende Allyi, as a leader , infact FDC Deputy President Western Uganda, I’m deployed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring our good party is stabilised. We shall leave no one behind in this Nandala -Amuriat lead FDC revolution. I can’t rule out the party re-admitting members to create…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Since Forum for Democratic Change, FDC launched at the top of the country’s political scene (have we mentioned that fact lately?), there has been a sizable increase in the number of articles from journalists about the party, and Secretary-General Nandala Mafabi. It makes sense, of course. An ascendant FDC is novel…
In 2017, a terror group known as Ansar al-Sunna or Al-Shabaab had taken a foothold in the oil-rich northern region of Mozambique, having met no resistance from the country’s forces. However, following the intervention of Rwandan forces, JOEL MUKISA writes that normalcy has been restored, albeit with some civilian casualties. For years, African countries have…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Losing Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu to Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) brought upheaval for FDC, but Nandala Mafabi’s rise is proof that they’ll be sticking to their philosophy. The succession decision didn’t take long to make after all. The new big boy of the Forum for Democratic Change is Rt. Hon.…
As the year 2024 kicks off, it is both a moment of reflection and an opportunity for collective action. The recently-released Kampala City Annual Road Safety Report 2022 provides us with valuable insights into the state of road safety and the challenges therein. Why 2022, you might ask? That is because only after the release…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru It was always a matter of time before the media turned their eyes to FDC’s activities over the past 2 months and our wonderful Secretary general, Nathan Nandala Mafabi. Only FDC has held grassroots elections in two years post COVID-19 while NUP continues to dismantle the struggle. From a personal point…
IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Every time something comes to an end, something else begins. So is it the end of a beginning or the beginning of an end for building strong opposition in Uganda? The future of Uganda’s opposition politics lies in the doldrums, as sharp…
By Richard Byamukama Hello, Dr. Spire! Greetings from a fellow Ugandan scholar! I have been reading and analyzing your article about ‘corruption’ published by the Observer on December 13, 2023, but many questions are still lingering in my head. I totally agree with you on the fact that many philosophers have contended that it is…
By Costa Nantume Kampala: Uganda is one of the Countries with a good National Anthem, it’s the Country’s Prayer lyrics. If well interpreted by the natives, the Anthem’s message can help to increase patriotism among Ugandans. According to a study from Makerere University’s College of Education and External Studies, 42% of Ugandans can sing the…
