“We Didn’t Sacrifice Our Lives In The Bush So That Power Could Be passed On From Father To Son” Gen Otafiire Rejects Museveni’s Alleged Plans to Hand Over Presidency to Muhoozi

Retired army officer and veteran politician General Kahinda Otafiire has spoken out against the idea of President Yoweri Museveni handing over power to his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a recent interview, Otafiire said this would go against the democratic principles that he and many others fought for during the war that started over 40…

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“I Have Your Bodyguard & There Is Totally Nonthing You Can Do About It” Gen Muhoozi Mocks Bobi Wine

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Museveni and head of the army, has said he is holding Eddie Mutwe, the main bodyguard of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (also known as Bobi Wine). Mutwe went missing a few days ago after people believed to be Special Forces Command (SFC) soldiers reportedly took him from Mukono….

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“He Must Personally Account For His Actions” Rwabwogo Urges Ugandans to Hold Gen Muhoozi Accountable, Not Entire First Family

Odrek Rwabwogo, who is President Museveni’s son-in-law and husband to Patience (Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s sister), has called on Ugandans to hold Gen Muhoozi responsible for his own actions instead of blaming the entire First Family. Rwabwogo made these comments during a radio talk show on Capital FM, where he spoke about issues surrounding Gen Muhoozi’s…

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Ushahidi Warns Politicians Against Disrupting Electoral Processes.

As Uganda prepares for its 6th multiparty general elections, civil society organizations are warning political parties and individual politicians to desist from disrupting electoral processes. Ms. Faridah Lule, the Executive Director of USHAHIDI Foundation Uganda, a new organization promoting electoral integrity warned against negative statements likely to hurt the 2025/2026 election processes. The CSO has…

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Democracy under Siege: The Disturbing Pattern of Violence in Uganda’s Parliament

The recent passing of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024, in Uganda’s Parliament was marred by chaos, violence, and allegations of brutality. This isn’t the first time such incidents have occurred in the Ugandan Parliament, with similar events unfolding in 2017 and 2013 during contentious debates of ‘Togikwatako’ and ‘The Public Order Management Bill’. The…

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Gachagua’s Ouster: A New Era for Kenyan Politics.

By Teddy Namayanja    The impeachment of Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent shockwaves throughout the country’s political landscape. But what made this impeachment possible, and what does it mean for Kenya’s democracy? A Fractured Relationship Gachagua’s fallout with President William Ruto created a rift that ultimately led to his impeachment. The two were…

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