Aboneka Writes

For some time now, the beggars on Kampala streets have increased steadily and unabated. These range from children, mothers and other adults. There was an effort by the responsible authorities to deal with this situation but it looks like this was only temporary or responding to situations such as visiting Heads of Governments or Dignitaries. It is sad to see that when a diplomat is coming to Uganda, the relevant authorities swing into action and clear the streets! Surprisingly, after the return of the dignitaries, the situation normalizes and the relevant authorities do not care at all. Much as the situation on our streets may represent the state of inequality and living of Ugandans, the failure by the authorities to address the same is treasonous to public living. These beggars are increasing every day and are becoming a public nuisance especially those that claim they are and yet in actual sense they are thieves. The so called beggars have victimized both private and public prop...

Elections are an important component of governance in any country as they are the form in which people choose how to be governed. The people have the choice to choose the leaders they want and deem fit to offer leadership and as such, Universal adult suffrage exercised by any citizen above 18years by casting votes to choose their next leaders. Uganda has undergone various elections under the multiparty dispensation system and as such, election organizing should be getting better and better by the day. The last election was conducted in 2011 with President Museveni emerging winner with over 68.4% votes ahead of other candidates. The ruling Party NRM also increased its Legislative muscle by winning 263 in Parliament as against the opposition parties. Dr. Kiiza Besigye the runner up contested the results as being irregular but promised not to seek recourse to courts of law given the earlier dissatisfaction of court ruling on the elections of 2006 and 2001 in which results were uphel...