Campaigns are Heating up!!! @ubctvuganda at 10pm - Why is @UgandaEC Silent about the concerns raised by @ircuganda? - What are your expectations of 12th @Parliament_Ug in view of performance of 11th @Parliament_Ug? @KabbyangaB @PaulOmara19 @DrWakida @YusufSerunkuma @PeshPoni

The Great Lakes region shows a mixed political landscape: rising authoritarianism, a hybrid regime in Rwanda, some democracy in Kenya, and a sharp decline in Tanzania; once a safe haven for peace, now a battlefield for power - Dr. @SarahBireete #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The Great Lakes face grim prospects for prosperity amid political risks: chaos in South Sudan, failed elections, Uganda’s opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye detained for over 1 year, and TZ’s Tundu Lissu imprisoned on treason charges - Dr. @SarahBireete #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Before we discuss the potential of the half-billion-dollar market, we must first address the political unrest in the Great Lakes region - Dr. @SarahBireete #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

On the other hand, Kenya shows signs of negative peace: some progress in democratic processes, maintaining basic election standards in East Africa, but also recent protests by Genz's call for greater transparency - Dr. @SarahBireete #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Authoritarianism is rising in the region, fueled largely by impunity. Yet, there’s a positive shift as citizens especially Gen Z demand a greater role in shaping the future, increasingly engaging in cross-generational comparisons - @ChemongesTim #UBCBehindtehHeadlines

Tanzania stands out as peculiar, with unexpected developments. Yet there’s some positives, as democracy is ultimately measured by how citizens are involved in governance. - @ChemongesTim #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Democracy across the region is under serious threat, with deliberate efforts to undermine citizen participation in governance. - @ChemongesTim #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

One concern is that discussions on governance often get reduced solely to the form of governance i.e. democracy, rather than its broader meaning - Dr. @YusufSerunkuma #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The conflict in Palestine and Israel has thrown the African bloc into turmoil. Issues we value as our future, human rights, democracy, and sovereignty are all in disarray. We seem to be lacking a locus and an example - Dr. @YusufSerunkuma #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Elections on the African continent are often held not primarily for the voters, but for leaders to gain legitimacy and access credit in the name of the people - Dr. @YusufSerunkuma #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

I believe there’s a struggle for the soul of this region. We limit ourselves by viewing governance solely through the lens of democracy and need to broaden our perspective - Dr. @YusufSerunkuma

Can the recent Elections Unlock Great Lakes' $500M Market? | #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

📌South Sudan failure to hold elections 📌Dr. Kizza Besigye has been in prison for a year over treason (Uganda 🇺🇬 ) 📌Tundu Lisu in prison over treason (Tanzania 🇹🇿 ) @SarahBireete @ubctvuganda #UBCBehindTheHeadlines

"Tundu Lissu's case is the only case where I have seen one person on treason charges; as if he attempted to overthrow the TZ Government single handedly!"-@SarahBireete on #UBCBehindTheHeadlines @ubctvuganda @TimNyangweso

During this election period, our focus seems fixed on the presidency and top leadership. Yet at other levels, there is significant contestation over the process and heightened vigilance - Prof. @SsaliSarah #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

We seem to be operating under a system imposed on us, trying to fit into globally accepted models of governance. Yet this form has never allowed societies to shape systems that truly suit their own needs - Prof. @SsaliSarah #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

There are two concepts: democracy and liberal democracy. So, how do we define the liberal version? - @Nsiala_tsimba #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

On @ubctvuganda at 10pm. - What will be the impact of Uganda’s Elections to the Great Lakes Countries? - Why does the Economic Potential continue to allude the Great Lakes Countries? Meet @Anite__Evelyn @SarahBireete @YusufSerunkuma @ChemongesTim @Nsiala_tsimba

With 2,703 candidates vying for parliamentary seats, it’s clear that many see this as a job hunt. Parliament has become the quickest route to instant wealth and influence - Dr. @YusufSerunkuma #UBCBehindtheHeadlines