Tag Archives: Debate

End Of Woman MP Seats? Parliament Opens Heated Debate On Affirmative Action

U-Turn: Govt Softens Sovereignty Bill, But MPs Raise Alarm Over Threat To Democracy

Viewers: 90,001 By Spy Uganda More than 30 years after Uganda introduced affirmative action to boost women’s participation in politics, lawmakers are beginning to question whether the policy has achieved its original purpose or whether it is time for a major constitutional overhaul. The debate took center stage during the induction of Members of the 12th Parliament at Commonwealth …

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Uganda’s Sovereignty Debate Reframed: Policy Autonomy, Economic Openness, and the Global Balance

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Kampala, Uganda — A recent communication attributed to Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has added new clarity and complexity to Uganda’s ongoing debate around sovereignty and policy independence. Framed as both a philosophical reflection and a policy directive, the message outlines a vision of sovereignty rooted not in isolation, but in decisive control over national policy direction while preserving the country’s long-standing …

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Uganda’s new copyright law: Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate among artists

Ugandas new copyright law Nyanzi and Kenzo stir heated debate

By Peter Luzinda The Ugandan music scene is no stranger to controversy — but this time, it’s not about beef, battles, or broken record deals. Instead, the spotlight is on the government’s newly approved copyright amendment bill, and the loudest voices are coming from some unexpected corners. Media entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther recently stirred discussion by questioning the value of …

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NRM Radio (Voice of Kampala FM) Officially Launched, Sparks Debate Over Media Neutrality

NRM Radio Voice of Kampala FM Officially Launched Sparks Debate

By Peter Luzinda A new radio station branded as Voice of Kampala FM, commonly referred to as NRM Radio, has officially been launched in Kampala. The station, which aligns itself with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), is already sparking debate over media independence, political messaging, and the future of Uganda’s broadcasting landscape. The launch event drew attention from both …

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