On July 27, 1985, soldiers from the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA) overthrew President Milton Obote in a bloodless military coup. After the takeover, a dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed, and all flights in and out of the country were halted. Obote fled Uganda, reportedly taking millions from the central bank. Several of his ministers were
Political analysts and social media users are increasingly pointing out the change in the political limelight in Kenya, where Sifuna is rising in popularity while Babu Owino seems to be losing influence. This has been particularly fueled by Sifuna’s ouster from the high-ranking ODM Secretary-General seat, while some of Babu Owino’s fans question his continued
By Dr. Luchetu Likaka Kenya’s politics rarely reward complacency. History shows that presidents who misread the public mood, underestimate economic pain, or overplay the power of the state often discover too late that incumbency can be a curse as much as a shield. As the country edges toward 2027, the administration of William Ruto is