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A tale of Africa and its Political Leadership posted on September 26, 2010 - 5:38pm
Africa; a continent abundantly gifted by nature, beautiful and resourceful with deep and thick history. Africa is said to be the cradle of humanity, besides, it is a generous and dear motherland to more than billion people. A people; hard working, dependable with far reaching aspirations but who unfortunately are surrounded by excruciating levels of poverty and unending conflicts as if to suggest that there exists acute shortage of resources, aspiration and later on leadership on the continent. Surprisingly Africa has got all the required potential except that it lacks the right political leadership that is dependable, accountable and focused.
Ugandans deserve Peaceful, Free and Fair Elections in 2011 posted on September 12, 2010 - 8:21pm
The political tempo in the country is steadily heating up as we move closer to the 2011 general elections. Political parties have been busy electing and selecting their flag bearers. The observable signs from party primary elections paint a grim picture which may as well be a mirror image of the upcoming national elections. I think as Ugandans we deserve better, and I hope the managers at EC have been closely watching and learning lessons.
'His Execellency' The Absentee President posted on November 2, 2009 - 10:55am
Dedicated to my Cameroonian friends and all those who cherish responsible leadership Well! This may sound intriguing as it is strange. His Excellency Paul Biya, the President of Cameroon seems to be championing a new concept of leadership and governance. Firmly holding his nation and leading it down on expedition as they watch him practice new concept of leadership; ABSENTEE PRESIDENT SHIP. This may be in the category of ‘’things that happen only in Africa’’, particularly Cameroon this time. It is 15:20 on Sunday, 01st November 2009; I am having online chat with a Lawyer friend (or should I say learned friend) from the provincial town of Barmenda. It all started with a short question; ‘howz Biya?’ Ha ha ha...! Wait for his answer;
The Dark Wednesday in Afghanistan, 28th October 2009 posted on October 31, 2009 - 11:10am
It all happened so fast, as fast as a storm with such a devastating impact and penetrating sadness; it shall remain an incomprehensible act of brutality. It is a brutal attack on UN staff Guest House in Kabul Afghanistan which left 5 colleagues dead and many traumatized. Busy days for election staff (both UNDP/ELECT and IEC) 9 days to Presidential Run-off election for Afghanistan. Hell broke loose through SMS alert sent by UN Security thus; ‘Intervention in Progress at UN GH for armed attack,building on fire, at least one gunman in building’
It is time to hold individuals responsible for their actions posted on September 14, 2009 - 1:32pm
I read with utter consternation the comments attributed to the Uganda Police Chief in the article ‘’City rioters had guns-Kayihura’’ which was published in the New Vision of Monday, September 14, 2009. The all powerful Police Chief Maj. Gen. Kale Kayihura is a man whose person, intellect and military credentials I used to regard in honor (like many other Ugandan leaders and achievers) but have over the time been forced to treat them with disdain they deserve because of being the traitors that they have become.
The article published in The Independent of Wednesday, 29th July 2009 entitled “Mwenda on elections: Are they doing more harm than good to Uganda?’’ Mwenda asserts as thus; ‘’It should be becoming evident that electoral competition in Uganda since 1996 has not led to improved quality of government….. It is fair to say that rather than enhance checks and balances, accountability and service delivery, elections have progressively undermined all these pillars of democracy. It seems to me therefore that the specific way democracy is evolving in Uganda is injurious to the cause of good government.’’ Whereas Mwenda’s assertions contain a very fair assessment of the prevailing situation in Uganda, I find the perspective and inclination of the arguments somewhat a mix of two crucial standards that should be argued independently if a clear way forward is to be adduced.
NRM promise a disappointment posted on July 10, 2009 - 9:52am
Published by The Monitor (2005) Ugandans were promised a fundamental change in 1986 by President Museveni.The benefits of the 'promise' which I believe was universal included among others the 1995 Constitution.The constitution of the people which gave them the power, thus 'Power belongs to the people' and restored their hope much as it may have eroded away some freedoms.On the whole I would like to believe that it contains well thought out clauses and ideas like putting specific limit on the term of office for the president.What I don't remember and may not be sure about, is whether at any one moment during the Constituent Assembly period, did the Constituency Assembly Delegates line up in places like Mossa Courts to be given anything like the newly coined 'facilitation' which looks so much like open bribery.
Fighting Corruption in Uganda posted on July 10, 2009 - 9:27am
Uganda is a vibrant country which has been driven down the path of vulnerability into the current predicament where the majority of Ugandans are faced with multiple threats against their dreams and aspirations for a brighter future. Corruption is thriving; the beneficiaries of this cancerous crime are growing rich overnight and becoming powerful and fight against corruption is increasingly becoming elusive. Many people are confused on whether to fight corruption or to simply join the corrupt while others simply do not understand what is happening; unfortunately the country is continuing to lose money whereas more people are joining the cartel. This is a big and very serious problem in our midst and I am worried about the young people.
Uganda's experts working at cross-purposes posted on July 8, 2009 - 9:38am
July 19, 2007 (Published by the Observer) Musa Nuwagaba Uganda like most third world countries is facing a dilemma on its development path. According to the World Bank (World Development Indicators database, May 1, 2007) Uganda is ranked 194th out of 208 countries worldwide with GNI per capita of $280 (one of the lowest incomes in the world), the population is steadily increasing at 3.37% and the latest UNFPA report indicates that the population stands at 30.9 millions.This ugly situation is aggravated by the socio-economic and political stagnation that has come to symbolise Uganda’s and indeed Africa’s progress.Uganda has been running annual budgets with clear priorities apparently packaged by government technocrats with expert advice from relevant consultants. Taxes have been collected and necessary donor support has been accorded.
Making the Uganda Electoral Commission Work for Us posted on July 7, 2009 - 3:47pm
Opinion There is a serious responsibility not being taken care of in the struggle to democratise Uganda. Signs of this include: The persistent failure by the Electoral Commission (EC) to meet the performance expectations; the failure to conduct presidential elections in compliance with the provisions of Constitution, Presidential Elections Act and the Electoral Commission Act; contradictions and inadequacy of the electoral law; and inconsistencies in the current EC with regard to the requirements of a multi-party dispensation.The government urgently needs to identify measures that will mitigate the effects of this unfortunate state of affairs. The time to act is now, in order to avoid the phenomenon of 'rush action' when dealing with crucial national issues.