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  By Ivan Kimuli Kigozi (Journalist) In Ugandan politics, exits are rarely graceful. Most leaders leave office only when forced out by courts, public anger, internal party revolts, age, or death. Voluntary retirement while still popular is almost unheard of. That is precisely why Winnie Kiiza’s decision to step away from elective politics remains one of the most instructive political …

KAMPALA — In a rather unusual move, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has proposed to train Members of Parliament on how to use condoms — yes, practically — so they can better teach their voters how to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS. The proposal, made by Ruth Ssenyonyi, the UAC Board Chairperson, shocked some MPs but was warmly welcomed by others …