Photo by K. Burns [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons A few nights ago I came across this article from Acholitimes about a male survivor of
Author: R.Kagumire
Ugandan, roots in Bushenyi. Multimedia journalist, communications specialist, digital strategist, public speaker. Interests in new media, politics, social justice, migration, gender, peace and security issues.
The World Economic Forum recognized me as one of the Young Global Leaders under the age of 40 in 2013. I have used new media tools to document and advocate for women’s rights in situations of armed conflict working with local and regional women's groups in various African countries.
I studied Mass Communication at Makerere University, Non-violent conflict at Tufts University and hold an MA in Media, Peace and Conflict studies from the University for Peace. Outside Uganda, I have lived in Costa Rica, Switzerland and a bit in Ethiopia.
No substantial evidence in my thoughts tonight
Katureebe yatutoneka But someone will ask where is the wound Are you blind? And even if you were, the air would have whispered to
Tensions high, heavy police and military deployement ahead Uganda vote declaration
Photo by NTVUganda Which way Uganda? On Thursday 18, many Ugandans woke up enthusiastic, ready to put months of campaigns behind them and choose a new
Worrying war rhetoric ahead of Feb 18 Uganda vote
Uganda is set hold presidential and general elections on February 18. Eight candidates are vying for the seat but the campaign is more of a three-horse race between incumbent President Museveni, leading opposition figure and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Kizza Besigye and former Prime minister John Patrick Amama Mbabazi. The last four elections conducted during President Yoweri Museveni’s 30 years in power have all been marred with irregularities and violent incidents.
Less than a month to the vote, an increasing climate of fear hovers over the country. The Uganda Police has recruited about 11 million crime preventers whom critics say are more or less a standby government militia to be used in case things don’t go well for the regime. Besigye’s party FDC says it has 10 persons per village ready to guard their vote and he continues a message of defiance that is not fully explained. Amama Mbabazi at rallies has emphasized that his go-forward team is ready to defend the vote.
Human rights organisations have called for suspension of crime preventers to prevent election violence. And in response Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura is quoted in the media to have told critics to ‘go hang’ and warned that he will not ‘allow’ opposition to destabilize the country.
What Least Developed Countries (LDCs) want from Paris Climate Conference
The Bandiagara plateau in Central Mali has been hit by repeated droughts. Climate change is making the weather unpredictable, resulting in poor harvests and increased
Africa needs a clear political strategy to get a better deal out of Paris Climate Talks
Plenary session at ccda-v by Photo by IISD/ENB Between November 30 – December 11, the 21st session of the Conference of Parties (COP21) to the
