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Yusuf Serunkuma🌹

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Anthropologist, Cultural Studies: Pol. economy. Literature. Marx. Horn of Africa. I wrote *Surrounded* with @editors_guild Columnist, @observerug

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Dear Ugandans, let's give Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd a chance. It might struggle in the short term; might never stabilise under YKM, but a key sector is in Ugandan hands. Whoever assembled these bu-videos, with a UEDCL artwork & "Justice for Umeme" slogans is unknowingly – most likely, knowingly – working for foreign capital. You are selling your country. A new Uganda has to begin by Ugandans having their economy – including energy – back in their hands.

Dear Ugandans, let's give Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd a chance. It might struggle in the short term; might never stabilise under YKM, but a key sector is in Ugandan hands. Whoever assembled these bu-videos, with a UEDCL artwork & "Justice for Umeme" slogans is unknowingly – most likely, knowingly – working for foreign capital. You are selling your country. A new Uganda has to begin by Ugandans having their economy – including energy – back in their hands.

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I had no idea, there were chiefs who refused to sign the 1900 Buganda Agreement – & thus forfeited their land share. Explaining "Parliament is the Bribe" Kalundi Serumaga tells the brave stories of men and women who refused the good life of power – or being close to power – for a larger cause. Full conversation:

I had no idea, there were chiefs who refused to sign the 1900 Buganda Agreement – & thus forfeited their land share. Explaining "Parliament is the Bribe" Kalundi Serumaga tells the brave stories of men and women who refused the good life of power – or being close to power – for a larger cause. Full conversation:

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23,436 views • 21 days ago

"No matter how much money you have in this country, the moment you step out of your house, you are poor!" I sought to ask Kalundi Serumaga about his illuminating piece, "Parliament is the Bribe", but the conversation took us back to the basics: class consciousness, earlier revolutionaries, neoliberalism, politics of envy, a critical mass … A wholesome sit-down. We sit down for The Observer viewpoint

"No matter how much money you have in this country, the moment you step out of your house, you are poor!" I sought to ask Kalundi Serumaga about his illuminating piece, "Parliament is the Bribe", but the conversation took us back to the basics: class consciousness, earlier revolutionaries, neoliberalism, politics of envy, a critical mass … A wholesome sit-down. We sit down for The Observer viewpoint

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23,014 views • 22 days ago

I agree, Intern doctors should be ranked above DEI Pharma, Atiak Sugar, Lubowa, and Inspire Coffee – which have and continue to consume billions. While those other are (unnecessary) promises for the future, intern doctors are presently real in the lives of ordinary Ugandans. As has been said plenty of times, it is not uncommon to find a public medical facility manned entirely by interns. Their labor cannot to be for free. In fact, interns is the language of exploitation. These are actual doctors – only new in the field. Thanks Dr Obuku (Ekwaro A. Obuku)

I agree, Intern doctors should be ranked above DEI Pharma, Atiak Sugar, Lubowa, and Inspire Coffee – which have and continue to consume billions. While those other are (unnecessary) promises for the future, intern doctors are presently real in the lives of ordinary Ugandans. As has been said plenty of times, it is not uncommon to find a public medical facility manned entirely by interns. Their labor cannot to be for free. In fact, interns is the language of exploitation. These are actual doctors – only new in the field. Thanks Dr Obuku (Ekwaro A. Obuku)

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40,180 views • 1 month ago

Even under the circumstances, journalist Batte Baker Lule insists it was wrong for Bobi Wine to take a break of Uganda. Me, I think he was true to revolutionary practice. I sit down with him – in this The Observer View Point podcast. Full video:

Even under the circumstances, journalist Batte Baker Lule insists it was wrong for Bobi Wine to take a break of Uganda. Me, I think he was true to revolutionary practice. I sit down with him – in this The Observer View Point podcast. Full video:

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13,042 views • 1 month ago

The only good thing in this bill is the title, "Protection of Sovereignty Bill." I also thought, finally, communism, nationalisation? Kumbe, waa. Politics. In these 13 glorious minutes, dr Dr. Bireete Sarah breaks down the absurdity of Kiryowa Kiwanuka's Bill. It is painful to imagine it passed their cabinet. Dear Marcella Karekye what type of country are we cobbling together (or apart?) Eh.

The only good thing in this bill is the title, "Protection of Sovereignty Bill." I also thought, finally, communism, nationalisation? Kumbe, waa. Politics. In these 13 glorious minutes, dr Dr. Bireete Sarah breaks down the absurdity of Kiryowa Kiwanuka's Bill. It is painful to imagine it passed their cabinet. Dear Marcella Karekye what type of country are we cobbling together (or apart?) Eh.

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19,002 views • 3 months ago

Dear NTV UGANDA this story was so well done – best of journalism. Your cameras freely, randomly follow the crowd and treat us to different dimensions of this event: the ebullient (push-up guy); fashion, busses of supporters, the swanky but frustrated, & much more. Kudos

Dear NTV UGANDA this story was so well done – best of journalism. Your cameras freely, randomly follow the crowd and treat us to different dimensions of this event: the ebullient (push-up guy); fashion, busses of supporters, the swanky but frustrated, & much more. Kudos

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15,145 views • 2 months ago

that this man, Jim Spire Ssentongo wants to advise the Creater on fairness! Who does this man fear, not even God! But on whose behalf is Spire complaining?

that this man, Jim Spire Ssentongo wants to advise the Creater on fairness! Who does this man fear, not even God! But on whose behalf is Spire complaining?

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39,669 views • 10 months ago

Iran teaches something, listen to your PhDs. They might be incomprehensible to a not-so-careful listener – bse, of course – but do not expect them to sound regular. But trust them to deliver. IRAN is very instructive. btw, this tweet has nothing about me Chris Obore

Iran teaches something, listen to your PhDs. They might be incomprehensible to a not-so-careful listener – bse, of course – but do not expect them to sound regular. But trust them to deliver. IRAN is very instructive. btw, this tweet has nothing about me Chris Obore

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17,213 views • 4 months ago

The Tanzanian SGR is up and running – and is just beautiful. The Ugandan one, over 15 years later, there is nothing to show. But they rehabilitated the rickety wagons of the 1950s. It is not the money (M7 friends steal Ush9-10 trillion annually) but seriousness. I'm jealous.

The Tanzanian SGR is up and running – and is just beautiful. The Ugandan one, over 15 years later, there is nothing to show. But they rehabilitated the rickety wagons of the 1950s. It is not the money (M7 friends steal Ush9-10 trillion annually) but seriousness. I'm jealous.

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10,371 views • 2 months ago

Thank you, Hon. Richard Kaijuka. Surely, this was Eriya Kategaya wish. "Museveni needs to give Uganda a chance when he still can":

Thank you, Hon. Richard Kaijuka. Surely, this was Eriya Kategaya wish. "Museveni needs to give Uganda a chance when he still can":

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41,875 views • 1 year ago

In 7 minutes, this man captures the ugly face of theft in M7's Uganda. Cartels operate all the way to the top. (a) ruining the environment (b) crippling local investment in (c) a system designed to privileges foreign investors (with tax holidays & free land, among others). This is sad.

In 7 minutes, this man captures the ugly face of theft in M7's Uganda. Cartels operate all the way to the top. (a) ruining the environment (b) crippling local investment in (c) a system designed to privileges foreign investors (with tax holidays & free land, among others). This is sad.

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46,543 views • 1 year ago

that the problem is that God isn't democratic!

that the problem is that God isn't democratic!

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22,705 views • 10 months ago

One more time: Unless you are a thief, no genuine business thrives in Uganda. How does one service a 40% interest loan? It is not just the racist, extortionist interest rates, but this absolute theft. M7's Bank of Uganda is absolutely complicit. Then M7 turns around and insults us mbu Ugandans are lazy. A carpenter, a cab driver, a school investor – ambition & frustration in one shot. Thanks, NTV UGANDA

One more time: Unless you are a thief, no genuine business thrives in Uganda. How does one service a 40% interest loan? It is not just the racist, extortionist interest rates, but this absolute theft. M7's Bank of Uganda is absolutely complicit. Then M7 turns around and insults us mbu Ugandans are lazy. A carpenter, a cab driver, a school investor – ambition & frustration in one shot. Thanks, NTV UGANDA

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32,261 views • 1 year ago

You have to give it to Jim Spire Ssentongo for staging John Donne’s poem, “Death Be Not Proud.” To laugh in moments of tragedy is an incredible feat. This set builds around his late brother, Dr Kiggundu – ending in witty, philosophical ruminations – almost heretic – about death, life, the Creator.

You have to give it to Jim Spire Ssentongo for staging John Donne’s poem, “Death Be Not Proud.” To laugh in moments of tragedy is an incredible feat. This set builds around his late brother, Dr Kiggundu – ending in witty, philosophical ruminations – almost heretic – about death, life, the Creator.

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17,383 views • 10 months ago

As PLO Lumumba has observed, "those with power have no ideas; those with ideas have no power." She didn't even want that he speaks, only to drop absolute wisdom – every single word: empowerment, decolonisation, sovereignty. 👏 I wish there were subtitles 4 non-Luganda speakers

As PLO Lumumba has observed, "those with power have no ideas; those with ideas have no power." She didn't even want that he speaks, only to drop absolute wisdom – every single word: empowerment, decolonisation, sovereignty. 👏 I wish there were subtitles 4 non-Luganda speakers

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20,654 views • 1 year ago

What the world loved about this man, Hon. Kato Lubwama: honesty, candour: Translation: "There are three things that make people rich: production, service delivery. This last one is never written anywhere but it is most important: theft."

What the world loved about this man, Hon. Kato Lubwama: honesty, candour: Translation: "There are three things that make people rich: production, service delivery. This last one is never written anywhere but it is most important: theft."

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20,242 views • 3 years ago

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