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Uganda is experiencing a long period of governance under President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986. Over the years, there have been debates and discussions about the need for political change and the importance of a peaceful and democratic transition of power. One of the key concerns …

Who is Hon Francis Zaake  Francis Zaake is a businessman and Member of the 11th Parliament of Uganda representing Mityana Municipality. He was first elected to Parliament in the 2016 general elections as an Independent Member. In late 2020, he crossed to the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s leading opposition Party. He ran for MP in Mityana …

Shedding Light on Injustice: Publicizing Cases Proven to Protect Victims in Detention In recent years, abductions and enforced disappearances have become a grave concern in remote areas of the country, where victims often have limited access to media coverage. The cases of Lukyamuzi Harunah and Sheila Hady serve as distressing …

Title: The Long Reign of President Yoweri Museveni: Human Rights Violations and Political Suppression in Uganda Introduction Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the current President of Uganda, has been in power since 1986. As one of the longest-serving presidents in Africa, his rule has been marked by numerous allegations of human rights …

The process of transitioning power in a democracy typically involves the following key elements: Election or Appointment: The transition begins with either an election or appointment process through which a new leader or government is chosen. This could include general elections, local elections, or appointments through constitutional procedures. Concession or …

This morning, I shared my thoughts about our current governance challenges and the critical reforms we need to solve them. The discussion took place at the ongoing consultative workshop on constitutional and electoral reforms organized by our leadership in Parliament. I reminded the meeting that we live under a military …

“Ensuring Effective Governance through the Rule of Law: Promoting Accountability, Transparency, and Justice” Good governance in a country refers to a system and practices that promote accountability, transparency, participation, responsiveness, efficiency, and the rule of law. It is characterized by the responsible and ethical management of public affairs, with the …

On 12th January, 2023, the President of the National Unity Platform instituted a Committee to inquire into the divisions amongst the leaders within Busoga Sub-region. Five leaders were suspended to give way for the Committee to carry out its investigations. The suspended leaders were Mr. Bigirwa Moses, Mr. Muwanguzi Andrew, …

Leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) have laid a foundation stone for the establishment of their new headquarters in Bwaise-Kavule, a Kampala suburb. This was formally unveiled by NUP President Robert Kvagulanyi aka Bob Wine accompanied by top party leaders like Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, …