Uganda’s Transition Question | Episode 10: Flight Cpt. Francis Babu

In this candid interview, Cpt. Francis Babu takes us through Uganda’s political journey, going back to the 1950s and showing how the roots of today’s challenges were planted long before the 1980 elections. He explains how colonial rule, weak party systems, corruption, and power struggles shaped Uganda into what it is today. From the rise of the NRA in 1986 to the current debates on whether Uganda needs young or old leaders, Captain [Name] gives an insider perspective on where the country has come from and where it might be headed. Key topics discussed in this interview: • The untold roots of Uganda’s political instability • How colonial legacies still affect leadership today • The 1980 elections and the birth of the Bush War • Corruption, weak foundations, and their lasting impact • Why “young vs old leadership” may be the wrong debate • Lessons Uganda can learn from Tanzania and Nyerere This conversation is not just about history, it’s about understanding Uganda’s present and imagining its future. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews and discussions on Uganda’s history, politics, and society.