Tag Archives: politics

By Andrew M. Mwenda How Rwanda is defying the established mechanisms of organizing politics in Africa and why it is succeeding Last week, we were at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) for a two-day conference on Rwanda. It always amazes me how this small …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why Uganda’s large cabinet, numerous presidential advisors and new districts are politically lucrative And so it was that inside the New Vision of Monday July 22 was a printed list of our ministers – a 78-strong cabinet – up from 71. The biggest “ministry” is the …

By Julius Odeke Dr Ian Clarke aka Busuulwa is the LC III Chairperson for Makindye Division. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke about his political plans, the future of Kampala City, and the challenges of urbanization. More Ugandans are moving into urban areas. What are the implications of this …

By Joan Akello Why UPC members are bitter over Museveni’s invite to UPC MPs Amongi – Akena’s wedding On April 6, President Yoweri Museveni adjusted his busy schedule in Kampala and traveled to Minakulu Sub-county, Oyam District in Lango to attend a traditional wedding. For starters, President Museveni has not …

By Andrew M. Mwenda How the electoral process in Kenya produces powerful political families that use identity to wield power Many factors may have influenced the 2013 election in Kenya. But three of these stand out. The first is the influence of political families who have held sway over Kenya’s …

By Andrew M. Mwenda In his willingness to change his mind in the face of new facts, he embodied the finest traits of intellectual self-confidence I spent most of Saturday March 2 night staring at my computer at home trying to write an obituary of the First Deputy Prime Minister …

By Joan Akello The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) elections are today at Mandela National Stadium- Namboole At Nandala Mafabi’s residence in Kyambogo lower estate at 8:30am a crowd has gathered to see the candidate off to the venue.  Some delegates are just leaving for the conference. Their votes will …

By Julius Odeke The East African Community Forum of Electoral Commissions has recommended to the 26th Meeting of the Council of Ministers for consideration and adoption of the EAC Principles for Election Observation and Evaluation in partner states’ elections. According to the press release issued it stated that, “The principles …

By Aloysious Kasoma Opposition Democratic Party has sent a solidarity message to FDC ahead of their presidential polls due to take place on 22nd November 2012 According to Norbert Mao the party president, they received an invitation from the Forum for Democratic Change and they will honor it with a …

By Joan Akello Three days to the polls, the three candidates vying for the top seat are debating key issues. This is  the first  of its kind in the party’s history and also an  answer  to stake holders like the Non Governmental Organizations(NGOs)  who  have been advocating  for  such debates …