Bobi Wine’s rise signals the beginning of Uganda’s move beyond a politics defined by the fear of a return to its traumatic history. By ABDULLAHI BORU HALAKHE
Bobi Wine’s celebrity status, his street cred and his articulation of youth grievances through music, have made him a potent threat to Yoweri Museveni’s administration. By ISAAC IMAKA
Only by grasping the political processes that reproduce death, destruction and destitution will Kenyans finally exorcise the demons of their history. By CHRISTINE MUNGAI
The rise of Bobi Wine is being propelled by the historically unwise imposition of taxes that hurt Uganda’s poor. By A.K. KAIZA
Despite the reality of worsening oppression and impoverishment, Uganda’s donors continue to project an image of ethical support for President Yoweri Museveni’s government. By MARY SERUMAGA
The approach to provision of universal healthcare demonstrates that Kenyan political leaders are yet to develop a coherent philosophy to shape the nation’s development agenda. By REV. CANON FRANCIS OMONDI
The handshake may have provided cover for the ongoing selective demolitions of buildings on public land. However, unless the economy improves, Uhuru Kenyatta may be storing up trouble for himself. By DAUTI KAHURA
Few terrorists have actually been convicted in Kenyan courts for the taking of Kenyan lives and the violation of Kenyan laws. By PATRICK GATHARA
After a decade in prison, it would take an abundance of optimism to say that the opposition leader is on the cusp of ascending to DR Congo’s highest office. By WAIRAGALA WAKABI
Perceptions of the nature and impact of migration from African countries to Europe have been voluntarily distorted by the media for political reasons. By CLAUDIO BUTTICÈ
