As Uganda edges closer to another defining election cycle, The Other Voice (TOV) returns with this November 2025 Edition with a compelling, ground-level interrogation of democracy as lived. This edition is rooted in the belief that elections are not merely events on a calendar, but lived experiences that shape safety, voice, and power, especially for women and marginalized communities.
From Central to Karamoja, from West Nile to the Rwenzori, our contributors traverse the country to capture voices often excluded from dominant political narratives. In ‘Grassroots Women Speak Out on Civic Gaps, Violence Ahead of Elections’, women lay bare the civic education gaps and rising insecurity that threaten meaningful participation. These concerns echo in ‘Civil Society Warns of Growing Tension as Uganda Approaches a Tense Election Period’, where activists caution against complacency in the face of mounting political pressure.
West Nile’s story, ‘Human Rights Activists Raise Alarm Over Issue-Blind Voting’, challenges voters and leaders alike to move beyond personality-driven politics, while Moroto’s ‘Barriers to the Ballot’ exposes how limited civic education continues to silence women’s voices at the ballot. In the Rwenzori, female journalists courageously recount safety fears in ‘Female Journalists Express Safety Concerns During Election’, reminding us that telling the story can be as risky as living it.
This edition also turns the spotlight inward. ‘Trails of Tenacity’ follows a female journalist navigating campaign roads, while ‘Young Women Open Debate on Term Limits for Affirmative Action Seats’ pushes a bold conversation about the future of women’s political representation. As the country looks ahead to 2026, ‘Stakeholders Sound Warning Over Biometric Voter Kits’ raises urgent questions about technology, trust, and transparency.
Together, these stories form a mixture of resistance, resilience, and reflection. They invite readers not to just observe Uganda’s election cycle, but to engage with it critically. Welcome to our November Election Edition, where democracy is examined through the lens of those who refuse to be silent.
Olive Nakatudde
Managing Editor
