Politics Made in Uganda

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Monday, July 11, 2011

impact of non-violent protests in Kampala

I Have had to foot to work this morning. Cabs are the most popular of means of transport in Uganda but today drivers downed their tools in one of the series of non-violent protests, aimed at ultimately bringing down the 26-year-old regime of Museveni. What is happening that end? Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

south sudan independence in black out!

What a start! Like a baby popped out and starts life by crying so is how South Sudan's independence day has taken off. Suzan Rice, US Rep at the UN had spoken, congratulating them into this sory reality and when Reik Machar, the newest nation's VP began, the generator, the only form of power, broke... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Will non-violent protests fell the Museveni rigime?

Ugandans are now turning over pages of Sharp Gene's doctrines of non-violence as a tool for regime change. They are also comparing the Serbian, Egyptian and Yemen models that have once brought down governments. After the traders' success of closing shops for two days, cabs drivers are planning to... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Govt exonerates corrupt Premier Mbabazi

The Uganda has exonerated its new prime minister, Amama Mbabazi of graft accusations by the last parliament. The accusations emanated from his unapproved expenses for defunct spy cameras round the capital, Kampala in 2007. Indeed, four years later today, the cameras are not visible anywhere in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Ex-VP Bukenya must be made poor!

Former vice president Prof. Gilbert Bukenya is now a virtual prisoner with limited freedom of movement. In fact the state wanted to limit him within 100km. So his VIP passport is now kept by court so that his movements within and without are closely monitored. He was in court to defend self against... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

American military base in South Sudan?

Seems Gen Salva Kiir, president of South Sudan is fast replacing Museveni of Uganda as regional darling. Sources confirm despite several antics such as deploying and making surprise visits in terror-prone Somalia, Gen. Yoweri Museveni has failed to win back Washington's trust in him. Instead, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Opposition leader seeks U.S attention as ex-UN Sec soaks in police water

Dr. Kizza Besigye, the FDC opposition leader, has successfully gained audience with US leaders, particularly Asst. sec. of state for African affairs, Jonnie Carson and members of main stream media from Washington Post and New York Times to brief them on what he described the 'oppressive' regime of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Pres. Museveni, ex-VP square off

After sacking his vice president Prof. Gilbert Bukenya, president Yoweri Museveni invited him to State House to express how the two are now in battle against each other. The VP's immediate reaction to his sacking implied he was going to fight his enemies within the ruling NRM and this would probably... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

VP dropped

Finally corrupt vice president in Uganda, Prof. Gilbert Bukenya has been relieved of duty. Though already in court over election-related charges, he could face more counts over fraud in the public broadcaster, Uganda broadcasting corporation (UBC). But general sense in Uganda is its high time even... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ug. police fights Mayor-elect supporters

Kampala this evening: Its been a running battle in the Ugandan capital between the Uganda police (representing president-elect) Yoweri Museveni and opposition Mayor-elect Erias Lukwako. The two leaders have since vowed to fight each other. Ultimately Lukwago who won a hotly contested race for... Sign in to see full entry.

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