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Leadership, Consensus and Governance: The Challenges Facing Mubende’s New Political Term

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Mubende– As Uganda continues to strengthen decentralization and local governance, the experience of Mubende District offers an important case study on the complexities of leadership, institutional cooperation, and stakeholder engagement in emerging democracies. Since its creation, Mubende District has witnessed different administrations, each navigating unique political, social, and economic challenges. The current term marks the continuation of leadership under District Chairperson …

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When Darkness Falls on a Town: Mubende’s Power Cuts and Rising Crime Signal a Deeper Governance Challenge

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Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

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