About me.

Andrew M. Mwenda is the founding Managing Editor of The Independent, Uganda’s premier current affairs newsmagazine. One of Foreign Policy magazine 's top 100 Global Thinkers, TED Speaker and Foreign aid Critic



Thursday, February 24, 2011

WHY MUSEVENI WON AND BESIGYE LOST AND WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR THE FUTURE.

"Where Besigye projected himself as a national statesman, Museveni positioned himself as a local politician. Where Besigye articulated a grand, national vision, Museveni focused on mundane local issues. Besigye came across as idealistic with a high sense of morality; Museveni was realistic, pragmatic and practical if not opportunistic."

Thursday, February 17, 2011

UGANDA'S MAJOUR CHALLENGE IN 2011.

What Uganda needs to change is not just a political party; it needs a social movement whose organisation starts from the village.

Monday, February 14, 2011

THE MATHS OF THE FEB 18 ELECTIONS.

Using robust data, it is theoretically possible but realistically improbable Besigye can- not just win, but force Museveni to a second round.

Monday, February 7, 2011

CAN THE US AFFORD A DEMOCRATIC EGYPT?

Past experiences show that America is willing to countenance democracy only when it produces outcomes favourable to its interests.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

LESSON FOR UGANDA FROM TUNISIA CRISIS.

The electoral promises President Museveni is making to win elections now – UPE and USE – are creating conditions like those of Ben Ali.