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Robert Kigongo
Robert Kigongo is a sustainable development analyst and social and political pundit
Uganda at 64: Between confusion, fear, hope and back again
As Uganda marks 64 years of independence, the nation faces democratic backsliding, heightened political repression, and deep uncertainty over succession amidst the early…
From hope to fear: A tale of Zambia's democracy in contrast with other States
An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.
The plight of Erias Lukwago and the price of dissent in the Pearl of Africa
Former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago's court appearance has gone viral, showing him pleading for bail to seek urgent medical attention as his health declines. Despite his desperate…
Independent media freedom under siege
Uganda's only boldly independent media institutions, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, were forcibly shut down by military operatives on orders from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. This…
Daily Monitor and NTV Ordeal: It’s Either Press Freedom or Nothing
The ongoing siege against Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda has sparked concerns about press freedom and independent journalism in the country. A recent meeting involving National…
Daily Monitor and NTV Closure: When independent media and press freedom is under siege, what happens next?
In the mid night hours of 28th June, 2026, the military operatives of Uganda people’s defense forces raided premises of the Daily Monitor newspaper publications on plot 29/35,…
‘Magnifica Humanitas’: What Pope Leo XIV’s theological document about AI means to Africa’s Gen Z
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas," released in May 2025, is sparking global debate. This theological document, a new social doctrine of the Catholic Church,…
In a world of Afrophobia, be Malema
With his presidential ambitions at stake, the EFF leader opts to preach equality, black solidarity, repatriation and a united Africa
Reimagining ‘African renaissance’ in a New World Order
as we celebrate the Africa Day, it’s high time to practically reimagine Chiekh Anta Diop’s concept ‘African renaissance’ as the world gradually restructures into a new world order.
Fellow Africans, patronage is not patriotism
In a country where leadership fears dissent and where the spoils system defends itself through intimidation and force, patronage is often mistaken for patriotism. It is therefore…
Barbie Kyagulanyi Ordeal: How love is animating the struggle for meaningful democracy and good Governance
Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and…
EU holds Uganda to human rights standards, good governance
Nations must abide by the international instruments and agreements principles and values like democracy, human rights observation and good governance to enjoy international…
Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy
If nations continue with election malpractices, it is only a matter of time before they face the same fate as Libya and Sudan
‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change
The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections
Nelson Mandela’s legacy is now our responsibility
‘Nelson Mandela showed how one can transform oppression, struggle and subjugation into reconciliation, social justice and unity’