Letter from Mogadishu: Powerful lesson from region for upcoming Somalia's poll

Member states of the East African Community are holding their breath once again as Uganda elects its Members of Parliament and president in an election that has ramifications across the region.For Ugandans, it is equivalent to having adate with destinyas the election has vast significance to a country that has known only one president since the National Revolutionary Movement (NRM) swept to power in 1986.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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For Ugandans, it is equivalent to having adate with destinyas the election has vast significance to a country that has known only one president since the National Revolutionary Movement (NRM) swept to power in 1986.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekFact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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