Punishment, at its best, is not cruelty; it is not a failure to "turn the other cheek"; it is moral restoration. It is the way that a society says, "We still believe in right and wrong." Uganda's tragedy is not excessive punishment but rather its arbitrary application, especially its absence where it is needed the most. This is how we got here.

If one were asked to pinpoint the exact moment in history that one-shotted the activism landscape in Africa, it would be the 1896 Battle of Adwa, when Ethiopian forces under Emperor Menelik II defeated the invading Italian army. It was a major African victory against an invading European power at the height of the scramble for Africa, preserving Ethiopia's independence. The symbolism of Adwa—it became a beacon of resistance and pride for the African resistance—was one of grea

Kampala, Uganda | August 2025 Uganda Must Act: Public Square Welcomes UN Resolution Linking Corruption and Human Rights Public Square welcomes the recent adoption of the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on The Negative Impact of Corruption on the Enjoyment of Human Rights during its 59th Session. This landmark resolution underscores the undeniable reality that corruption is not just a governance failure; it is a human rights crisis. It systematically deprives ci

The 1960s started as a decade of great promise for the African continent. From Algiers to Gaborone, Dakar to Mogadishu, independence songs were sung. Africans prepared themselves for social and economic reforms that would spur prosperity for all peoples. The freedom fighters were celebrated, and monuments were built to honour the fallen fighters who did not live to see independence dawn. Self-rule, a core prerequisite for autonomy, was now seemingly in the hands of the Africa

Banks and telecom companies have sold themselves as so pivotal to our economic engine that dislodging them would supposedly spell doom.

Mr. President, We, the concerned citizens of Uganda, write to you not as adversaries, but as your constituents deeply troubled by recent revelations. The #UgandaParliamentExhibition campaign has exposed a concerning lack of transparency and accountability within our government. These issues cannot be ignored.   We, the people who entrust you with our hard-earned tax shillings, deserve better. The campaign has shed light on alleged corruption, wasteful spending, and nepotism –