Category: Social Commentary
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Lugazi councillors complain of too much English in reading the budget
This morning, I enjoyed listening to conversations on “Zukuka ne Nalumyanso” (wake up with Nalumyaso) on 88.5 Super FM; a radio stations that is owned by Entrepreneur Peter Ssematimba and which broadcasts in Luganda, the language of the largest first nation of Uganda, Buganda Kingdom. The topic of conversation was the displeasure of Lugazi councillors…
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Ugandan cities not among the top ones for global citizens to relocate to in 2023
Just wondering why our Ugandan cities are not among the 181 top cities for global citizens to relocate to in 2023. I thought we are doing well on the indexes that were measured. “Some of the indexes measured include ease of travel, climate, cost of living, economic power, English proficiency, and freedom index, these indexes…
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Karamoja iron sheets saga and the politics of corruption
Dear people of Bududa, in 2021, I advised Hon. Agnes Nandutu discouraging her from taking up the appointment. One of the major reasons I advised her not to do so was because of conflict of interest. As a newly elected first time member of parliament I knew it would be tough for her to balance…
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This Easter holiday the bully resorted to terrorism by witchcraft
So, on Thursday, 6th April 2023, I was minding my business working on aspects of my PhD journey, when I hear loud bangs on the two gates that access my home and as well as the back widows to my house. Yes, it turns out that gundi oyo gwe mutegedde had come with three goons…
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Fact Check: Anti-Homosexuality Bill violates African Charter on Human & People’s Rights
This morning, a tweet by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) political party of South Africa caught my attention. Specifically, because, it asserted that the Anti-Homosexuality Bill passed by the 11th Parliament of Uganda “contravenes the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights.” Yes, I am among those Ugandans, and I assume we are many, who had…