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INSIGHT: How Much Force is The Police Allowed to Use?
By Prof. Charles Kabanda
1. Police brutality discourse hinges on one issue:
How much force is a police officer /law enforcement allowed (legally) to apply whilst (i) enforcing the law, and (ii) acting in self-defense (to defend…
Bobi Wine and His Fanatics Have Learnt Nothing from NRA and World Liberation Struggles
When Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine was arrested by police in his Campaign trail, series of riots erupted that culminated in the loss of lives. The Social media platforms were full of photos and video clips that reflect the…
Museveni in Africa’s Eyes: Great Statesman Championing Peace in the World
By Peter Mwayi
Following severe strains on livelihood caused by a collapsing economy, hyperinflation, at 200% and a nationwide food crisis, citizens of Sudan took to the streets in non-violent protests that led to the overthrow of long…
OPINION: Ugandans Will Not Accept The NUP Hooliganism
By Eng. Tom Isingoma Mwesiga
Whereas it's a Universal and Constitutional Right for every Ugandan 🇺🇬 to demonstrate and riot to show dissatisfaction,
~Whereas it's true that Bobi Wine was arrested and detained by the Ugandan police,…
Andrew Mwenda on The arrest of Bobi Wine
On Wednesday, Kampala went on fire after police arrested pop star turned politician/presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. The riots continued through yesterday. The partisans on either side are in overdrive. Critics…
Why The NRM Is Still In The Strong Lead After 35years
Thirty five years later and the NRM still has a strong hold on the politics of the nation and doesn't seem to show any signs of losing its grip on power any time soon. After all this time, the NRM is still the firm favourites and is still…
On The Question of Crowds: An Advisory to NRM Supporters
By Don Wanyama
In June this year, then Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden announced that he would not hold rallies because of the rising Covid-19 cases in the USA. At that time, infections stood at 2,400,000 cases, with…
The Reckless Sub-Plot Behind The Shenanigans of Our Presidential Candidates
By K. David Mafabi
I have watched and listened in utter amazement as leader after leader (of all shades and hues), the oppositionists who go by the sobriquet of “civil society”, etc. - lambast Police over alleged brutality. For avoidance…
OPINION: Museveni and NRM to Register Landslide Victory In 2021 Elections
By Faruk Kirunda
As we dive into the high political season with campaigns getting underway leading to elections at the Presidential and Parliament level, I can bet my hand that the winners have already done what it takes to claim their…
Col. Bantariza: a Lion Retires
By Andrew M. Mwenda
I woke up yesterday morning only to hear that the deputy head of the Uganda Media Centre Col. Shaban Bantariza is dead. The news struck me like a thunderbolt partly part because I least expected it but largely because…