The historical and social bases of problems of leadership among Acholi of Uganda, Part IV
The US, Britain and Europe: Imperialist Competition to Own and control peace Initiatives and processes in northern Uganda The moderate, democratic and liberal coalition at KM (which included progressives from the old Acholi establishment as well as radical groups) found itself under siege from an army of critics. Detracted and mired in defending and trying to justify itself, KM was paralysed and left with self-doubts, despite the overwhelming support of the majority of Acholi people at home and a critical mass in the diaspora. KM's critical problem was that it sought to be the voice of the Acholi people and for every Acholi to have a stake in its work. Therefore, rather than deal with a critical mass, KM sought unanimity or at worst consensus, which was something difficult to achieve, given the stratification and aspirations of the social dynasties outlined above. But unable to completely undermine and discredit KM, they either directly or through malleable proxies founded new org...