Ssuuna Hood, Author at HOOD'S PERSPECTIVE

Before You Vote: Think. It’s Been 40 Years.

Take a few minutes before you cast your ballot. Once again, politicians are crisscrossing the country asking for your vote. You’ve seen the posters. You’ve heard the promises, the jingles…

Harmony in Heritage: The Enduring Bond Between Ankole and Buganda Amidst Politically Fueled Tensions

In the heart of Uganda’s vibrant history lies a story of unity and collaboration between the kingdoms of Buganda and Ankole a relationship that spans centuries and quietly defies today’s…

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May 29, 2025

Left Behind: The Silent Struggles of Young Men

Women have made incredible strides over the last few decades; in education, in leadership, in financial independence. And they should because that progress matters. As a father to a five-year-old…

Uganda’s Education Focus Is Misplaced, Prom Parties Aren’t the Problem

The Ministry of Education hit the headlines last week when it banned extravagant school prom parties. The new directives prohibit the students from renting luxury cars, helicopters, or embarking on…

More Districts, More Lies: Museveni’s Political Cartography Won’t Fix What He Broke

So, here we go again. President Museveni has approved the creation of three brand new districts from Tororo. Because clearly, what Uganda needs most right now isn’t medicine in hospitals,…

I Was 20 When Museveni Took Power. My Kids Are Adults Now. He’s Still Here.

The other day, my father called me into the sitting room. He was already seated, newspaper folded beside him, glasses pushed up like he was about to read scripture, but…

I Quit. The Farm is Burning and the President Brought Soldiers Instead of Water.

Dear Reality, I hope this letter finds you unbothered, because I am completely bothered. Today, I watched a video where Ugandan traders – actual, breathing adults with responsibilitiesare explaining how…

Dear Ugandan elites, your Comfort Is Built on Corpses.

To the Comfortable and Untouchable, I’m done. I’m no longer going to pretend that we all live in the same country, or face the same risks. I can’t sit in…