Uganda

BEGINNINGS OF THE STRUGGLE

The Uganda Governance Monitoring Platform (UGMP) under the stewardship of the NGO Forum recently launched a mid-term audit of the NRM Government in what it called its fourth term. The UGMP faulted the NRM leadership for its abysmal failure to implement “a citizens’ manifesto”.

What was inconceivable just a few days ago is now becoming a reality.

INTRODUCTION

As a prodigal child, you are always haunted by your unceremonious departure from home. You never stop thinking about making your return trip, and wonder how to return strategically without getting jettisoned. Finally, you gain the courage to actually return—because home is home.

In the early 1980’s Uganda had an extremely high rate of HIV and AIDS infection that was a serious social problem. President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, has been applauded for his pro-active approach to HIV and AIDS and for being a leader in Africa on prevention methods.

Moses Mukisa is a 27 year old young man from Wakiso District. He was beaten by graduated tax collectors and had his testicles kicked on March 22, 2003 at a place called Manyangwa which led him to lose his manhood. Mr.

I was awestruck to watch on Television on 26 October that the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) won a continental award as the leading National Human Rights Institution (NHRI).