Why Ugandans dread ruling National Resistance Movement is a mafia gang and President Museveni its lord

Why Ugandans dread ruling National Resistance Movement is a mafia gang and President Museveni its lord

No one took the owners MRM to court for remaining a rebel group and participating in elections in Uganda and determine the future of Uganda while still a bush war organisation. Indeed, in every aspect of human life and endeavour NRM has continued to operate and resist anything that makes sense to Ugandans in favour of its own interests. 

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Kwale County seeks road upgrades to hasten economic growth, mobility in Kenya’s coastal region

Kwale County seeks road upgrades to hasten economic growth, mobility in Kenya’s coastal region

Speaking in Msambweni Sub-County Achani says the new initiative is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, improve road safety and ultimately create new socio-economic opportunities for the area residents.

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Questions raised over Kenya’s agriculture minister’s plan to import 5.5 million bags of yellow maize for livestock

Questions raised over Kenya’s agriculture minister’s plan to import 5.5 million bags of yellow maize for livestock

CS Kagwe said that the government would release regular maize from the National Strategic Food Reserve to millers producing maize flour for human consumption. This intervention aims to cushion the wananchi from the impact of soaring unga prices.

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Uganda’s military vs generational populism: How Museveni’s and opposition Bobi Wine’s scramble for power robs voters of democracy

Uganda’s military vs generational populism: How Museveni’s and opposition Bobi Wine’s scramble for power robs voters of democracy

As we have seen, over time, social services have been devalued and more most of the money is being spent on central administration, politics, the military, the president, the State House, regional wars and controlling the movements and actions of civilians and political parties.

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Killing fly with a hammer: How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world

Killing fly with a hammer: How tiny Lesotho ended up with the highest US tariffs in the world

Last year, the landlocked kingdom bordered on all sides by South Africa with a population of 2.3 million people, celebrated 200 years of the founding of the Basotho nation and 58 years of independence from British rule.

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Why Uganda is likely to be ungovernable when President Museveni hands power to…most likely, his son

Why Uganda is likely to be ungovernable when President Museveni hands power to…most likely, his son

With so many war lords and the contradictory political messages of the Gang of Four and especially the propaganda of the NRM/A combined with the multiple fire powers, Uganda proved to be a very ungovernable country.

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Kenya’s anti-graft agency and media pledge work together in fight against corruption

Kenya’s anti-graft agency and media pledge work together in fight against corruption

The consultative meeting and Press Club luncheon featured key members from the organisations including EACC Chair David Oginde, EACC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi A. Muhamud, MCK CEO David Omwoyo and KEG President Zubeida Koome, showcased a collaborative front to curb corruption.

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Muslims in Kenya want coast region represented in the Waqf Commission selection panel

Muslims in Kenya want coast region represented in the Waqf Commission selection panel

Sheikh Qatada raised concerns over the lack of representation from the coastal region in the selection panel. He pointed out that 99 per cent of Waqf properties are located at the coast – in particular, in Mombasa and Lamu counties.

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Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya

Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya

Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Executive Director Nicholas Mudungwe reinforced the need for commitment and collaboration in implementing the strategy, likening the process to marriage, where teamwork and adaptability are essential.

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Congo president commutes death sentences of three Americans as Trump’s advisor on Africa tours DRC, Kenya and Uganda

Congo president commutes death sentences of three Americans as Trump’s advisor on Africa tours DRC, Kenya and Uganda

US Department of State announced late on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s new senior advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, will travel to Congo and three other African countries – Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda – starting April 3.

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