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Binding Losing Independents: A Misguided Approach to Party Discipline

By Hakim Kyeswa Faruk Kirunda’s recent defence of the NRM’s decision to bar losing primary candidates from running as independents presents the move as a necessary step towards party discipline and democratic maturity. While the intention to reduce internal divisions is understandable,

April 17, 2025

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A Clarion Call For Reconciliation In FDC-Dan Matsiko

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

January 5, 2024

Op-ed·Politics

No Lemons, No Gimmicks, And Plenty Of Ketchup: The Nandala Method Works Because It’s Exactly The Opposite Of Almost Every Other Politician Out There

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

January 4, 2024

National News·Op-ed

Deep Insight! How Intervention of Rwanda Halted Militants in Mozambique

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

January 3, 2024

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FDC May Have Found A Strong Philosophical Match In Nandala Mafabi-Mubiru Nathan

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.

January 3, 2024

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Deep Insight on Kampala City’s Annual Road Safety Report

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

January 3, 2024

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Nathan Kikku Mubiru: Keep Your Hands Off Nandala Mafabi

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

January 2, 2024

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Richard Byamukama: The Challenges Of Building A Strong Opposition In Uganda

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

December 29, 2023

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Richard Byamukama: Spire Join The Corruption Wagon,Claim Your Happiness

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

December 28, 2023

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OP-ED: Teach Ugandans National Anthem – Restore Morals

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

November 3, 2023

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OP-ED: Upholding Land Justice: Advocating Against Land Grabbing in Tororo District

By Kaweesa Hope Mulangira Tororo: Uganda gained her independence on October 9 1962 since then all parts of the country continue to suffer various issues as related to land. In Tororo District, we have witnessed a disturbing trend force full land grabbing,

October 13, 2023

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