Selling Patronage as Development: How State Power Became Uganda’s Most Effective Campaign Tool
Every election cycle in Uganda is wrapped in development language. Roads are launched, funds disbursed, and public officials are hyper-active. Money circulates. But a persistent question remains: whose resources are these, and what's the real purpose
How Corruption Among Court Staff Undermines Justice in Uganda
When discussing corruption in Uganda's judiciary, the focus often falls on judges. It is easy to picture a compromised ruling or a controversial judgment and locate the problem at the bench. However, for many Ugandans, their first encounter with corr
Liberated? From Shackles to Chains
For any democracy, the true measure of its health is not the strength of the ruling party, but the space available for its competitors. Multiparty politics is not simply about the existence of many political organisations; it is about whether those o
Media Capture and the illusion of balanced coverage
Uganda's media landscape appears open and diverse on paper, with numerous radio stations, TV channels, newspapers, and online outlets claiming independence and pluralism. However, in reality, it is tightly controlled through a mix of political owners
Is Uganda Entering a New Phase of Managed Multiparty Politics?
For any democracy, the true measure of its health is not the strength of the ruling party, but the space available for its competitors. Multiparty politics is not simply about the existence of many political organisations; it is about whether those o
Blood and Ballots: The Turbulence in Uganda’s Democracy
This is an in-depth investigative documentary examining the persistent cycle of electoral violence that continues to shape Uganda’s political landscape as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections. Drawing on eyewitness testimony, verified
How Makerere erased our freedoms – Part 2
Three decades later, it is telling that at Makerere University, political parties have been abolished, physical campaigns and voting banned, dissenting lecturers forced to leave,…
Countering Disinformation
Disinformation or false information spread deliberately to cause harm undermines trust in institutions like the media, political parties, etc. In this video series, AGORA talked to different actors about what can be done to counter it.
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