They say politicians speak in terms of outputs and not outcomes. Because outputs are smooth and easy to promise because they rarely transform societies. Output promises fail the “social impact and economic transformation” test. Simply put, manifestos that detail outputs are like a collection of promises in the form of stories. Take an example of the markets that have been constructed by the government across the country. If you travel to any district, you are likely to see a big public market building that is underutilized or unoccupied. Thanks to coronavirus, the local governments have explanations for the emptiness. But…
Some cracks in the American human rights record
The world always looks to America for human rights, democracy, and good governance. However, if recent happenings are to go by, America is not at ease. Since the death of George Floyd in the hands of a Police Officer in the presence of three other officers, there has been an outpouring of anger by all peace and equality loving people across the world. The racial issue has always been pushed under the carpet in America, but not this time. This is an issue that must be addressed. Thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices, low cost of data, and social…
What achievements would you attribute to the Parliament of Uganda?
What comes to your mind when you hear the name: Parliament of Uganda? Which one word would you use to describe the Parliament of Uganda? If you were to write an essay about the contribution of the Parliament of Uganda to national development, rule of law and democracy, and equal representation, National Resources allocation (budget) and accountability, which top five key points would you make? Justify. Is it necessary for the Parliament to continue meeting during the lockdown period following the President’s Directives in response to #covid19? Who should cover the costs of such meetings? Please note that Presidential Directives…
Uganda at 57 years! Are you independent yet?
The year was 9th October 1962. Uganda attained independence from the British rule – Ugandans governing ourselves. It was cool. The Union Jack was lowered. The Ugandan flag, raised. It was a day of dreaming possibilities. Total freedom and happiness. The change had come. Are you a Ugandan? Were you born after or before independence? What exactly do you celebrate on independence day? Is it social freedom, health freedom, education freedom, rule of law freedom, financial freedom, political freedom or happiness freedom? I was born at the turn of 1979, in a village called Munteme. Mom told me that during…
The avoidable crisis
The age limit tinkering threatens to throw our country into a crisis. We can avoid it. Ugandans know the costs of war better than anyone. We invested lots of our money in drafting our Constitution. It is one of the major achievements of the NRM government. It is the basis for our democracy and governance. It should be revered. Standing the test of time is a sign of a great Constitution. Doing the right thing does not call for deployment of our security agencies, whatsoever. It just makes all of us anxious and threatens our confidence in the motives of…
