Author: Richard Byamukama

Byamukama Richard Bard is a lawyer and a student of Security and Strategic studies

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International
On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International
Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Why has the NUP wave faded very fast?

Opinion
Lies, betrayal, regrets and broken promises surround the hopes of a section of change seeking Ugandans who were very eager to overthrow the presidency...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Joint opposition political parties’ beef against the NUP

Politics
The country is currently witnessing the greatest intrigue and open anger from various opposition political parties all directed to Uganda’s leading opposition political party...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Increasing independents’ exodus in NRM & NUP

Opinion
In Uganda, it is common to have party members run as independents without ceasing their party membership. Amongst these independents, only a few reject...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Does the NRM still dominate youth’s politics in Uganda?

Politics
As the country gears up for the forthcoming general elections, a lot of emphasis has been focused on who could be able to tap...

Government to Curb Land Fraud with Blockchain and AI Technology

National News
In a decisive move to curb fraudulent land transactions, the Ugandan government is in the final stages of introducing a new land management system...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Brutal, draconian and inhuman traffic penalties in Uganda

Opinion
Traffic law enforcement is an essential element of a safe road traffic system, intended to increase road user compliance with traffic regulations. Traffic offenders...

The planned teachers strike sparks move to abolish sit down strikes

Education
Arts teachers under the umbrella of Uganda Professional Humanity Teachers Union (UPHTU) Lango branch scheduled a sit down strike starting June 6 2025 over...

Is Uganda’s government the next target for covert actions by European governments?

Opinion
In a statement issued on May 23, 2025 by the UPDF Deputy spokesperson Chris Magezi, the army accused the Germany ambassador to Uganda His...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Martial law V Civilians

Opinion
This week, the Ugandan Parliament passed the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after a heated debate that exposed deep divisions over the military’s...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? Sham NRM elections

Opinion
Death, bloodshed, bribery and anarchy characterized the Tuesday May 6 NRM party structures election. This has left the NRM party members and candidates worried...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? The skyrocketing cost of politics in Uganda

Opinion
Many Ugandans particularly women and young people are excluded from entering and participating in politics because they cannot afford it, according to a research...

IS IT THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END? The increasing risk of Kampala city floods

Opinion
Kampala city is the heart of Uganda with all government offices, business centers, education centers and human settlements both in luxurious settlements and un-gazetted...
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