Wolokosso is another word that has gained dominance in this 2011 election campaign. It is Luganda slang that means hot air or empty talk. At rallies opposition candidates have been quoted saying the ruling NRM government has promised wolokoso for over 25 years and the NRM candidates also say that their government has delivered their promises unlike the opposition that promises wolokoso. The word was popularized by an airtel telecom advert by comedian Kato Lubwama but there is also a song named woloko by a local artist Dj Micheal. However, the word gained more momentum when the Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy (CCEDU) launched the slogan “Honour your vote, vote issues not wolokoso”. Continue reading →