Tag: Elections

What happens when billions of shillings meant to serve Ugandans are allegedly diverted through systems of power and political protection?

In this explosive episode of “What Ought We”, we host Atuheire Agatha, one of Uganda’s leading anti-corruption voices and the woman behind several major exposés involving Parliament and public officials.

From leaked vouchers and questionable SACCO transactions to the broader culture of impunity at the heart of governance, this conversation unpacks the allegations that billions of money were stolen at Parliament before the election and what that means for accountability, democracy, and ordinary citizens.

We discuss: The leaked Parliament SACCO vouchers How public money is allegedly diverted through political networks Why corruption persists despite public outrage The risks faced by whistleblowers and investigators Whether Uganda’s institutions can still hold power accountable What young people should understand about corruption and elections This is a conversation about more than scandal. It is about the future of public trust in Uganda. Watch, share, and join the conversation.

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 video evidence, expert analysis, and voices of victims and political actors, the film traces patterns of violence from the 2020–2021 election period to recent by-elections and party primaries across Uganda.

It investigates how political competition, the militarization of elections, internal party conflicts, and weak accountability mechanisms have transformed electoral contests into life-and-death struggles for ordinary citizens. From Lwemiyaga to Isingiro South, from Bukedea to Gulu, Blood and Ballots documents cases of fatal shootings, mob violence, intimidation, alleged political assassinations, and the silencing of dissent. Families recount the loss of loved ones, journalists describe working under threat, and human rights defenders warn of a democracy under strain. The documentary features voices including opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), human rights advocates, journalists, local leaders, and victims’ families, alongside responses from security agencies and political actors.

It also interrogates constitutional safeguards, including the role of the military in civilian political processes, and the growing concern over impunity. As Uganda approaches a critical electoral moment, Blood and Ballots asks urgent questions: Who is responsible for electoral violence? Why does it persist? And what does it mean for the future of Uganda’s democracy?

This film is a call for accountability, justice for victims, and renewed commitment to peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections.