Investigation
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
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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
How the Electoral Commission Communicates Disinformation Without Lying
The most effective disinformation doesn’t announce itself as falsehood. It works through procedure, delay, selective speech, and silence. In Uganda’s most recent electoral cycle, the Electoral Commission did not need to openly lie to mislead the publ
Uganda’s 2026 Flawed Election: A Recipe for Continued Unrest.
The Uganda presidential election on January 15, 2026, ended with the Electoral Commission declaring President Yoweri Museveni the winner for a seventh term. He garnered 71.65% of the vote (over 7.9 million votes). His main challenger, Robert Kyagulan
Uganda’s 2026 Election: National Security or Suppression? (Part 2)
The Uganda presidential election on January 15, 2026, ended with the Electoral Commission declaring President Yoweri Museveni the winner for a seventh term. He garnered 71.65% of the vote (over 7.9 million votes). His main challenger, Robert Kyagulan
Weaponization of National Security (Part 1)
The Uganda presidential election on January 15, 2026, ended with the Electoral Commission declaring President Yoweri Museveni the winner for a seventh term, with around 71.65% of the vote (over 7.9 million votes). His main challenger, Robert Kyagulan