Over the years, I have been particularly intrigued by how rulers use fear to stay in power for long. I was keenly interested in the late Libya President,Muammar Gaddafi way of administration. He exceptionally used fear as a mode for leadership regardless of how Libya was provided for in terms of welfare. On the outlook, Libya was he Ideal state and not just in talk but in reality it was well planned for.But how about in governance and democracy?
Libya under Gaddafi's rule was a one -man show state and the president was holier than thou, he was the constitution, the legal system, the education for runner and the decision maker of the state in all aspects of leadership.It was that hard to see any alternative state to the mode of governance in Libya.
In the event that Libya was a democracy with free and fair elections, one would argue that it was a good nation regardless of whether there was change of leadership or not.That brings me to my ever so critical observation of the replica of such ruling in our very own motherland-Uganda.
Uganda's history is such that we have had a history of 8 presidents and all have been succeeded through a coup and military muscle and for the previous years elections in Uganda have been characteristic with a lot of grievances and complaints on how unfair they have been. As well there has been a rising concern for the use of fear to rule and keep the citizens of Uganda grounded in a regime that they do not accent to its leadership.
Recently, I was looking deeper in the cause of the Rwenzori killings and I was awestruck at militia and armed men with state of the art technology. Now, on the outset it looks extremely unlikely that we would be able to realise that the conflict is but a government strategy in their so many causes to use fear to keep Ugandans deeply rooted in fear of what will happen with this regime gone. Another incident that immediately came to my mind was the July 2010 bombings that were quick to be called terrorist attacks. And many other times that rumours of terrorists have been ployed over social media and other media houses to make belief that the level of concern for the almost waiting danger is more than we can bear.And this has left many Ugandans some what liberal with the atrocities that the regime has traversely been involved in.
And all this happens prior to the general elections of the country. Today between land evictions to stringent rules to govern the central business center, a lot of people have been left rather uncertain of what the future holds and even i the presence of fear and apathy, the regime promises no change in its rule or even in change of government.
Where do we stand in such rule, where democracy is but a far cry and all the more one thing that society searches for. In the event that leadership might see change of hands(which is our hope) we hope for a better leadership. Where leaders can stand against their governments that use fear and pain. Where the need for change is received with a change in leaderships instead of fronting one sole candidate.Where media houses are loyal to speaking the truth than being biased to brand political leaders as honest in the event that they fail.And in due time we will have a change in service and governance that can promise a better development and change in the status quo.
Where all citizens will be more than proud to be Ugandans and free citizens in their country.
About Me
- Tricia Gloria Nabaye
- Welcome to my world. I'm Tricia Gloria Nabaye, on a mission to advocate for gender equality, human rights, and democratic governance through the lens of feminist intersectional practices. With nine years of experience, I've honed my skills to be a force for positive change. My strengths lie in problem-solving and effective cross-cultural collaboration, and I thrive in leadership roles. My analytical perspective ensures that my advocacy is data-driven and impactful. My primary focus is on feminist leadership consulting, where I provide valuable insight and guidance. I also offer rapporteur services, ensuring that essential discussions are documented and shared. As a feminist researcher, my deep commitment lies in addressing gender issues, empowering women and girls, and advancing public policy advocacy. I'm a visionary dedicated to shaping the future of advocacy with a strong focus on human rights. Join me in our journey to drive positive change. Together, we can build a world where gender equality and human rights are at the forefront, ensuring a more inclusive and just society for all.
