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Nakawa East: Who will be Balimwezo’s rival?

Nakawa East: Who will be Balimwezo’s rival?

When the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government gerrymanders constituencies, the official explanation given is that such a move is intended to bring services closer to the people and ensure fair distribution of resources among Ugandans.  The same explanation was given wh

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The night dancers of Bukunja went to Dubaya

The night dancers of Bukunja went to Dubaya

Two major events happened last week, and these will forever shape the future of Uganda. The first major event was about my cross-over from Manchester United to FC Barcelona. I have lived the last three years as a fan of Manchester United in hiding. But my Apostle told me henceforth to not as

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Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

Mutesa vs Obote’s style, and a silly column for the 62nd

By this time 62 years ago, Ugandans were getting down to the business of being independent, and the big men were rubbing their hands, relishing the opportunity to be chiefs. Having allied with the pro-monarchist and federalist Buganda-dominated Kabaka Yekka (King Only) Buganda-dominated

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Gen Muhoozi drops out of 2026 race (I saw it coming)

Gen Muhoozi drops out of 2026 race (I saw it coming)

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s social media posts are an interesting vantage point from which to see the inner workings of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) political and military state. Political hangers-on shower praises on him. Cabinet ministers dutifully wish him a happy birthday o

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Museveni gave us what we wanted but failed to give us what we really needed

Museveni gave us what we wanted but failed to give us what we really needed

Of the few moments of regret that I carry in my heart, one relates to a moment etched indelibly in my head from over 30 years ago. It was, if memory serves me right, late 1988 or early 1989, and Mr Museveni was visiting Kamuli Boys Boarding Primary School where, the two regular readers of th

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Preventing Suicide: Resources and Support Programs Making a Difference in Louisiana

Preventing Suicide: Resources and Support Programs Making a Difference in Louisiana

Guest column: Providing Assistance for Suicide Prevention EffortsWorkers answer calls at Via Link, a crisis support line serving 10 parishes in the New Orleans area, back in 2018.Rising Suicide Rates Demand Action As Louisiana grapples with the tragic loss of 726 individuals to suicide in 20

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Malaysia crowns new monarch in spectacular ceremony, with King Charles sending personal good wishes to half-British billionaire, 65, known for his love of private jets and luxury cars

Malaysia crowns new monarch in spectacular ceremony, with King Charles sending personal good wishes to half-British billionaire, 65, known for his love of private jets and luxury cars

Malaysia has crowned its new billionaire King in a traditional ceremony marked with pomp and cannon fire. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, 65, has pledged to govern fairly during the five-year t

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Donald Trump's 'Rambling' Speech Gives Democrats Hope Again

Donald Trump's 'Rambling' Speech Gives Democrats Hope Again

Donald Trump formally accepted the 2024 Republican presidential nomination with a rambling speech lasting over 90 minutes, and it has given hope to s

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The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

The Chicago Way: How Obama Began Transforming America Into Cook County

EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty ImagesFor all his promise, Barack Obama was a man of few accomplishments before being elected to the highest office in America. But he actually did achieve something when it came to national politics. He brought the Chicago D

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Why Joe Biden may be clinging to power so he can install Michelle Obama as his replacement: Democrats are panicking over the increasingly doddery 81-year-old President.

Why Joe Biden may be clinging to power so he can install Michelle Obama as his replacement: Democrats are panicking over the increasingly doddery 81-year-old President.

There was something missing from last night’s Super Bowl Sunday that not even the appearance of Taylor Swift cheering on her football-star boy

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