Anti-People And Out of Touch with Reality. The Real legacy of the NRMBy Alliance for National TransformationApril 25, 20221 comments1 Kings 3 verses 16 to 28 tells an interesting story of two women who were claiming to be mothers of the same child. One of the women, while asleep, had rolled onto her child, killing it in the process, and claimed that the child who was alive was hers. They were taken to King Solomon. ...Read more...
Taking stock of health systems in the Covid-19 pandemic and climate changeBy Alliance for National TransformationApril 7, 20220 comments As the world begins to recover from the scourge of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must take good stock and prioritize what is most important for our very own survival: A livable planet and therefore our well-being. On April 7th, the World Health Organization celebrates its 74th anniversary ...Read more...
Digital media, social activism, and democracyBy Alliance for National TransformationJanuary 20, 20220 commentsNaturally, a human being is a social being and derives pleasure and satisfaction through interactions. In pursuit of pleasure and satisfaction, human beings tend to find an unlevelled ground in political, social, and economic spheres. They, therefore, invoke internal and external ...Read more...
The Proposed Constitutional Changes is a Step BackwardsBy Alliance for National TransformationJanuary 20, 20220 commentsThe media has been awash with the news of the proposed constitutional changes in which some NRM “fanatics” seek to ensure that the President is elected by Parliament and not by adult suffrage as provided in the Constitution of Uganda. In this article, I intend to explain why the proposed ...Read more...
President Museveni Continues to Disenfranchise Ugandans.By Alliance for National TransformationJanuary 20, 20220 commentsThe unpatriotic Museveni is attempting to take Ugandans for a ride. Let me begin by quoting the preamble of the 1995 Constitution which states in part “WE THE PEOPLE OF UGANDA: RECALLING our history which has been characterized by political and constitutional instability; RECOGNISING ...Read more...
Ask Mugisha Muntu Dialogue – 10th December 2021By Alliance for National TransformationDecember 10, 20210 commentsIntroduction The Ask Mugisha Muntu dialogues are aimed at informing, educating, and inspiring Ugandans throughout the country and in the diaspora. The dialogues take place once a month. Today's discussion is this year’s final session in the series, and it was superbly moderated ...Read more...
Child marriages - an enduring problem in the 21st century.By Alliance for National TransformationDecember 3, 20210 commentsChild marriages are an enduring problem in 21st century. In Uganda, child marriage is against the laws and constitution of the land. The Children Act, Chapter 56, child marriage is defined as any union whether formal or informal involving any person below the age of 18 years for the ...Read more...
Terror Attack on Uganda: Every Ugandan regardless of the location is a potential victim.By Alliance for National TransformationDecember 1, 20210 commentsIt is unfortunate that on 16th November 2021 we lost Ugandans to a terror attack. I condole with the families, friends, and relatives of those who lost their loved ones during the twin bombings in Kampala. It is our prayer that those who were injured get the necessary medication and ...Read more...
Development” is not working for UgandansBy Alliance for National TransformationOctober 15, 20210 commentsIn his 2020 independence speech, President Museveni boasted of “unprecedented growth of the manufacturing sector”. He reported that at least 168 manufacturing industries and factories had been established in the financial year that ended June 2020. The economic “miracle” ...Read more...
Political Parties Growth and DevelopmentBy Alliance for National TransformationOctober 8, 20210 commentsFor more than half a century, African states have gone through turbulent times characterized by a radical change of governments through guerrilla warfare and coups. As a positive, some have advanced to electoral democracy. In all these struggles, almost every country has tried to ...Read more...
ANT Statement on the further shrinking of the rule of law in UgandaBy Alliance for National TransformationSeptember 30, 20210 commentsThe Alliance for National Transformation political party notes with serious concern the further deterioration of the rule of law, and abuse of human rights in Uganda. This follows the recent incidents in which two Members of Parliament, the Hon. Allan Ssewanyana, and the Hon. Muhammad ...Read more...
Young women and African political spaces.By Alliance for National TransformationSeptember 28, 20210 commentsBy Grace Atuhaire, Interim Diaspora Coordinator, Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Any political party in Africa, or association that supports political parties' transformative agendas must address this challenge: What are the internal existing structures for mentorship ...Read more...
COVID 19 PANDEMIC, GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES, AND THE FUTURE OF UGANDABy Alliance for National TransformationAugust 23, 20210 commentsThe strength of an individual can best be tested at the time of adversity, not cheerfulness. For three decades, public opinion in Uganda has been divided on whether the current government has done more to better than harm the country's socio-economic and governance discourse. The ...Read more...
ASK MUGISHA MUNTU DIALOGUE: 13TH AUG, 2021By Alliance for National TransformationAugust 21, 20210 commentsThe second installment of the monthly Ask Mugisha Muntu conversations took place on the 13th of August 2021. The conversations are aimed at informing, educating, and inspiring Ugandans throughout the country and in the diaspora. The in August, moderated by investigative journalist ...Read more...
Titus Tumusiime: An Argument for Reopening SchoolBy Alliance for National TransformationAugust 13, 20210 commentsThe role of education in a developing country like Uganda need not to be over emphasized. Nelson Mandela defined education as the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world. Similarly, Gonzales referred to education as a great equalizer in a democratic society. He ...Read more...
Isata Dem on International Youth Day.By Alliance for National TransformationAugust 12, 20210 commentsThe World youth day is an annual recognition of the role young people play to ensure sustainable solutions to some of the global challenges. It also creates awareness of the opportunities and challenges of the youthful population around the globe. On the 12th of August every year, ...Read more...