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By Prince Kingsley | Crown Media East Africa Kampala – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has once again been nominated to contest for another term in office, a development that has sparked both applause and concern within Uganda and across the African continent. The news has reignited conversations about continuity, succession, and the broader question of leadership in Africa. Uganda at the Crossroads For Uganda, the nomination represents a double-edged sword. On one hand, it signals stability and continuity of government policies, particularly in areas of security and regional diplomacy where Museveni has played a defining role. On the other hand, it raises questions about political renewal in a country where over 75% of the population is under the age of 30 and eager for new voices in leadership. Supporters argue that Museveni remains a unifying figure whose experience is unmatched, while critics worry that prolonged incumbency may stifle democratic growth and limit opportunities for ...

 By: Bwire Jonathan The crown media East Africa  UPDF and China Sign New Bilateral Military Agreement Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba , has concluded high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Liu Zhenli , resulting in the signing of a new bilateral military agreement. The deal aims to strengthen cooperation in defence training , technology transfer , and strategic coordination . It marks another step in the long-standing partnership between Kampala and Beijing , while also reflecting China’s expanding role in Africa’s security affairs . For Uganda, the agreement comes at a time when the UPDF is pushing for modernization and greater regional influence. Improved access to Chinese military expertise and equipment is expected to enhance Uganda’s operational readiness in peacekeeping missions , counter-terrorism efforts , and border security operations. Locally, defence analysts point out that the pact could ...

 By Bwire Jonathan : The crown media East Africa  In Uganda, elections often unfold like clockwork rituals—every five years, citizens line up, cast their votes, and await a new set of leaders. Yet beyond the ceremony lies a deeper truth: elections are not mere traditions to be observed, but critical moments that project the future of our communities. To reduce them to hollow formalities is to accept cycles of poverty, ineffective leadership, and squandered opportunities. At their best, elections are mirrors and compasses—mirrors that force us to reflect on the progress and failures of the past five years, and compasses that guide us toward a future shaped by informed choices. They demand that we ask hard questions: What have we achieved as a community? Which promises were fulfilled, and which were abandoned? Who among the candidates demonstrates the courage, vision, and integrity to carry us forward? Without such reflection, we risk repeating mistakes and entrusting leadership...