Tag Archives: Museveni

The Truth About Buganda Kingdom in Uganda

Posted on 10/10/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

A History and Some Notable Facts and People by Kisaka Robinson The kingdom of Buganda is believed to have come into existence possibly around c. 1300AD. It is more than 700 years old. The early history of Buganda has been … Continue reading →

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The absurdities of power: some reflections on ‘walk to work’ in Uganda

Posted on 20/06/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

On Friday 29 April, Kampala erupted in protest against the brutal arrest of opposition leader Kizza Besigye. As tear gas canisters popped and live gun fire sounded on the streets, state television showed uninterrupted coverage of the Royal Wedding.  These … Continue reading →

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Uganda: Anti-Gay Bill Blocked

Posted on 16/05/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

The ending of the current session of the Uganda parliament has blocked the introduction of internationally reviled anti-gay laws which could include the death penalty for consecutive arrests as well as mass imprisonment for members of the gay community. The … Continue reading →

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Has Museveni Learned a Lesson?

Posted on 06/05/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

Last week Kampala and other major urban areas across Uganda erupted into the most widespread protests so far in Sub-Saharan African following the revolutions in the north. Before the conflicts began I had argued in an article in Think Africa … Continue reading →

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