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...
International Youth Day celebrations: A challenge to the YouthBy Alliance for National TransformationAugust 12, 20210 commentsSince 1999, every year on the 12th August, countries across the world, under the auspices of the United Nations celebrate International Youth Day. This is out of the recognition that the world has grown younger, and that the future of the planet lies in harnessing youth power. The ...Read more...
ANT Calls For Reopening of Schools.By Alliance for National TransformationAugust 9, 20210 commentsThe lifting of the lockdown a few days ago exposed the NRM Government’s ill-preparedness before, during, and after lockdown. The President had no plan whatsoever for the re-opening of learning institutions, no plan for an economic stimulus package, no clear articulation of how ...Read more...
Ask Mugisha Muntu Dialogue Summary - 16 July 2021By Alliance for National TransformationAugust 6, 20210 commentsThe Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Diaspora chapter supported the launch of the Ask Mugisha Muntu dialogues. It is an initiative intended to inform, educate, and inspire Ugandans across the country and in the diaspora. The dialogues will be conducted every month. Today’s ...Read more...
Why giving 200M to MPs for Cars is WrongBy Alliance for National TransformationJuly 27, 20210 commentsFor over a year now, the World has been struggling with Covid-19 and its associated effects. Economies the world over are struggling, and many countries have undertaken measures meant to stimulate the economy and to preserve the dignity of their citizens. In Uganda, millions of Ugandans ...Read more...
Members of Parliament across the aisle fail the test of political morality.By Alliance for National TransformationJuly 25, 20210 comments Like the past parliaments, the 11th parliament in Uganda learned nothing and forgot nothing about greed and egotistical tendencies. In the middle of a pandemic that has devastated the global economy, “our members of parliament” can still afford the luxury of spending 200 million ...Read more...
The Militarization of the State and the Death of InstitutionsBy Alliance for National TransformationJuly 14, 20210 commentsA few days ago, the President gave a directive that all constructions for health facilities and schools should be awarded to the UPDF. This decision is disturbing in many ways. Ugandans have every reason to be worried. The UPDF has been home to various scandals, with the most recent ...Read more...
Press Statement on Gen. Elly Tumwine's transition remarksBy Alliance for National TransformationJuly 3, 20211 commentsRecently Gen Elly Tumwine sent a public advisory to Mr Museveni to prepare for transition. This created mixed responses, some of which were in praise and others were outright castigation. Even with the excess baggage General Tumwine carries, including years of unapologetically defending ...Read more...