September 9, 2011
“Hell, there are no rules here — we’re trying to accomplish something.” — Thomas Edison
The ruling NRM, which came to power 26 years ago through the barrel of a gun, are fond of claiming they brought peace and stability to Uganda after taking over a quarter century ago. Whatever the case may be, in 2011, with the economy in shambles, delivery service nearly non-existent, and youth unemployment and inflation among the highest in Africa, it’s no longer true.
Credit instead belongs to everyday Ugandans. Read the rest of this entry »