The illusion of loyalty: lessons from the Kadaga-Among contest in NRM
The ongoing contest between Rebecca Kadaga and Anita Among for the position of second National Vice Chairperson (Female) in the...
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Expunging the ghost of Innocent Ngobi Ndiko: Appraising the Constitutional court’s decision on ‘no fault’ divorce in Uganda
This week, on Monday 18th August 2025, the Constitutional court of Uganda delivered judgment in the case of Innocent Ngobi...
President Museveni must walk the talk on criminal gangs in his government
In recent statements, President Yoweri Museveni has voiced deep concerns about the rampant corruption that has infiltrated the very fabric...
Makerere University’s academic excellence and structured growth of academic staff
Makerere University’s Ivory TowerWe write in response to misleading claims published in The Observer (July 16- 22, 2025) regarding staff...
Countdown to 2026: Democracy at a crossroads
A voter casting a ballot recentlyAs Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the political landscape is becoming increasingly crowded and...
Kevin Colgan: A diplomat whose service in Uganda has been a lifetime story of purpose
Kevin ColganIn 2020, he arrived in Kampala quietly. No fanfare. No motorcade. Just a deep sense of purpose. One morning...
The Lubowa hospital judgement: Uganda’s missed opportunity to affirm public participation in PPPs
Part of Lubowa hospital construction siteLast year, the Constitutional Court of Uganda issued its judgement in Initiative for Social and...
Rethinking justice through Alternative Dispute Resolution
Supreme court judgesAccording to the Judiciary’s annual performance reports, Uganda’s justice system continues to struggle with case backlog. In 2021/2022,...
The Masaza Cup is reestablishing competitive football at grassroots
To spice up Masaza Cup match days, rival fans engage in rope-pulling, commonly known as tug of warOn a recent...
Mr President, Ugandans need swift action against the “criminal gangs” behind the EPS extortion
President Yoweri Museveni’s recent admission of a “criminal gang” within his government that influenced the express penalties system (EPS) raises...
