Uganda’s land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?

Uganda’s land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?

Populism is rife in various African countries. This political ideology responds to and takes advantage of a situation where a large section of people feels exploited, marginalised or disempowered. It sets up “the people” against “the other”. It promises solidarity with the excluded by addressing their grievances. Populism targets broad social groups, operating across ethnicity and class. But how does populism fare when it informs state intervent…

Uganda’s Land Eviction Crisis: Are Museveni’s Populist Policies Solving the Problem?

President Museveni’s populist land eviction measures offer short-term relief but leave conflicts unresolved, raising questions ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections.

Uganda's land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?

President Yoweri Museveni's effort to stop evictions didn't address underlying problems, but it enhanced his political legitimacy.