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President Yoweri Museveni has reappointed Simon Byabakama as the head of the Electoral Commission, raising concerns about the integrity of the upcoming 2026 elections. As political analysts, it is crucial to examine the context and potential implications of this decision. Background: Simon Byabakama previously served as the head of the …

In a recent report by BBC News, Uganda’s longstanding President, Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is under scrutiny for his enduring grip on authority. The report suggests that Museveni’s longevity in office is sustained through a combination of fostering a personality cult, deploying patronage, compromising independent …

As of January 1, 2024, Uganda is no longer eligible for trade benefits under the Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) in the United States due to severe human rights violations committed during President Kaguta Museveni’s administration 1. The decision was made based on the results of the annual AGOA eligibility review, which …

Uganda, a landlocked country in east Africa, is witnessing its worst wave of political repression and human rights violations in decades under the rule of President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power for 35 years. According to reports from various sources, hundreds, possibly thousands, of Ugandans who are suspected …

**Uganda: A Nation Plagued by Corruption** Uganda is a country that has been struggling with corruption for decades. Corruption in Uganda is characterized by grand-scale theft of public funds and petty corruption involving public officials at all levels of society as well as widespread political patronage systems[^1^][1]. Elite corruption in …

Police have barred the National Unity Platform (NUP) Kunga Makindye Chapter event at Lukuli, Makindye Division. The party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was also expected to be present. The police warned NUP to abandon plans for political demonstrations outside the provisions of the Public Order …

By: Clinton Mirrors Ampaire – Human Rights Activist  In a recent development, a Human Rights Analyst has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in Uganda. A comprehensive report by Human Rights Watch reveals a significant decline in the country’s human rights environment over the past year, particularly …

By Clinton Mirrors, News Correspondent In a glaring testament to the state of neglect that has characterized certain sectors under President Museveni’s leadership, the National Teachers College in Kabale District, western Uganda, is grappling with alarming infrastructure decay. The college, established in 1984, faces severe challenges as its halls of …

By Clinton Mirrors, Opinion Contributor In Uganda’s emergency response landscape, an unconventional sight has become increasingly common – police vehicles with the distinctive 999 insignia doubling as makeshift ambulances. While the police force’s adaptability is commendable, this practice sheds light on a larger issue: the government’s apparent failure to secure …

Subheading: “Navigating the Deluge – Understanding Kampala’s Chronic Flooding” By Clinton Mirrors, News Correspondent In a relentless struggle against recurrent flooding, Kampala, Uganda’s bustling capital, transforms its streets into waterways each rainy season. Nature undoubtedly plays a role, but a convergence of man-made and environmental factors intensifies the city’s flooding …