Besigye behind bars for 87 days [on the 14th of February 2025] and he needs medical treatment, asap!

“A frail-looking Kizza Besigye appears in the dock at Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Court where he is charged alongside Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, after they were arrested in downtown Kampala while demonstrating against high commodity prices in Uganda in 2022. His lawyers, led by Erias Lukwago, have argued that the court proceedings should not continue, when Dr Besigye is in such a state as this amounts to violation of his human right” (Daily Monitor, 14.02.2025).

“Kizza Besigye, a four-time presidential candidate, appears at Buganda Road Court after missing the last hearing due to ill health. He has been on hunger strike for a week. Besigye faces charges linked to a 2022 protest over high commodity prices” (Centenary Radio 88.1 FM Radio, 14.02.2025).

There is no need to address things in the slightest of terms. The video clips and the pictures of Dr. Kizza Besigye appearing at the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Court should worry anyone who has followed the career of the freedom fighter and activist.

Besigye needs the authorities and the state to act on his behalf. The authorities and state has to allow him to get medical treatment. Besigye needs to be relieved from the prison cell and be at a hospital. That’s if the state is worried about the life of Besigye and his well-being. They need to support him and give him help as soon as possible.

At this moment of time. The impunity and the injustice that is served towards Besigye is endangering his life. He is being destroyed and getting into a worser situation. Seeing Besigye like this is just tragic.

Besigye deserves better. He needs help. That’s it! There is nothing else to say. We are all seeing it and we are seeing a state that isn’t concerned about his well-being. That’s why they are doing this to him, and we are seeing the damage done. This is what the state does to him and it’s a reflection of how it oppresses the civilians to stay in power. Peace.

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Kawempe North By-Election: Is Ssegirinya’s former PA to run on a “DA” independent ticket?

Alex Muhammed Luswa Luwemba, the former Personal Assistant of the late MP, Muhammed Ssegirinya. The one coming third in the internal nominations to become the successor of Mr. Update from within the National Unity Platform (NUP).

Luswa is reported to now run as an independent and under the wings of the Democratic Allianec of former Leader of Opposition, Mathias Mpuuga. That is done as a spiteful chant against the NUP. They are using Luswa as a competition and a voice against Bobi Wine. This is why they would do it.

Meanwhile, Luswa who wasn’t able to get traction and hit the marks within the NUP. We have seen what the NRM did and picked the daughter of a National Vice Chairperson Moses Kigongo, Hajjat Hanifah Karadi. The FDC picked a yellow candidate in a Sadat Mukiibi or Khalifah Aganaga. The NUP themselves picked the former Democratic Party (DP) counsel Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi. We are seeing all sorts of actions and people fielding themselves for the best self-interest.

That is what Luswa is doing to now. He is just following the others. Because, if he stays in the NUP. He will be a stalwart and not get anywhere. That’s why his possibly jumping ship too. As he isn’t seen as viable or able to get ahead from within. This is where Mpuuga takes him under his wings and ensures his Democratic Alliance (DA) get some spotlight on it ahead of the 2026 elections.

The Kawempe North By-Election is for the NUP to loose. We are seeing the other parties are fielding their candidates. There no alliances or any sort of joint candidacy fielded at this point. Meaning it is a heavy contested seat. The NUP is expected to retain it and it should be an easy ride for them. Though we know the NRM will use their tricks and their might to rig the game. Therefore, never think it will be easy. As this is the show off ahead of the 2026 general election.

Mpuuga wants to look like a kingmaker and be the next in line for greatness in the opposition. He needs to look viable and that his DA is able to create a fuzz. They will be tested here and this is why it helps to the likes of Luswa. He is following the sympathy and picking someone who has been in the ear of Mr. Update. That’s why he does this… and can give him a shot of creating interest there.

The DA won’t win it, but they will make a mess. The DA will cause harm to the NUP and possibly weaken it by using a former ally of the late MP. That is a winning for Mpuuga. Also, possibly give some way to the NRM candidate. This is the ironic part of doing so. Not like the FDC has a chance either.

This is for Nalukoola to lose. He should make it happen and ensure a prolonged NUP reign here. However, we are seeing the play here and it’s obvious. They are here to weaken the NUP and whatever it is doing. NUP could also have picked a more regarded internal candidate, but the EMC has their reasons for doing this.

Let’s see how this one is played out. Regardless, this is what happens when you play these sorts of games. Peace.

Opinion: Wetangula will survive this one too

“National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has declared Kenya Kwanza as the majority party with 165 MPs.  This decision comes despite a recent High Court ruling that invalidated his earlier determination of Kenya Kwanza as the majority party” (MwanzoTV, 12.02.2025).

The ones believing that Speaker Moses Wetangula will resign from his post is naïve. He has gotten a deal with President Ruto and is serving his interests in the National Assembly. The FORD Party leader won’t relent or move. No, this is his highest position and office. He won’t relieve himself and give way.

The ones believing the KKA and the regime to adhere to the courts are insane. We are seeing the erosion of the rule of law. We have seen the misuse of office and power for personal gains. That is the ideals and ethics of this regime. They are willing to kill, abduct and silence critics on a regular basis. The ones serving for Ruto and his henchmen are allowing it.

That the Azimio wants Wetangula to suffer. That isn’t anything new. Wetangula went from being an ally to become a man of Ruto. The speaker left Odinga and his allies after a CORD and NASA failure. He skated off and felt time was to go elsewhere. That paid off and he got a great office by doing so.

Wetangula won’t shed a tear. He isn’t worried or fearing for losing his day-job. Zakayo has his back. The President has an agreement with Wetangula, and they will act accordingly. Not like Wetangula has disregarded or been deceitful in any manner. This is why Ruto will shield Wetangula. There is nothing for Ruto or his allies to win over destroying Wetangula. That’s why we know this will just go away and they will find new scapegoats to take the heat.

Azimio might try and find measures to ensure the demise of Wetangula. Nevertheless, would the government business be stopped by doing this. This seems like an excuse for having leverage and getting a new deal. Just like Odinga got a handshake and part of the broad-based government, which ODM has cabinet secretaries in it. Therefore, don’t expect Wetangula to fall anytime soon.

Wetangula has the support and the shield of the Executive. The President will defend him and silence the critics. Right now the eyes will be on Odinga and Wetangula can act like nothing has changed.

The Speaker won’t fear for anything, there is no need for it either. The man is safe and shouldn’t be worried right now. Zakayo is on his side. Wetangula knows this and that’s why his steamrolling on. No one should expect the man to back down now. He is safe… and will get off the hook eventually. Peace.

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South Sudan: The sanctioned “Al-Cardinal” is sworn-in as a Vice President

“I am dedicated to advancing our economic agenda and working closely with H.E. to ensure South Sudan secures its rightful place in the region” – Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel (12.02.2025).

It is really amazing that Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the in-law of the President Salva Kiir Mayardit is now sworn-in as a Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan. His now being ushered into the upper echelon of state and being prepared for a possible transition in the future. Though there is little to no trust that Kiir has any plans of ever relieving himself or having someone to be his successor.

With that in mind, the former Presidential Advisor and Envoy are now becoming an VP. A man who is sanctioned by the United States of America. This man has already been caught being corrupt and using his role as a way of enriching himself. That’s why he has at least two properties in Juba and one in Nairobi, Kenya.

The new VP has roles in four sanctioned companies, ABMC Thai-South Sudan Construction Company Limited (ABMC), Winners Construction Company Limited, HOME AND AWAY Ltd and ARC Resources Corporation ltd.

In addition to that, to ensure he got the ill-gotten gains he used alias to transfer transactions and funds between accounts. He has used phony names like “Ashraf Seed Ahmed Hussein Ali” and “Al-Cardinal”. There is also reports that he has used this alias too: “Kuol Akol Wieu”. These are all names on accounts and on paperwork to hide his ownership from companies, which has gotten government contracts and funding over the years.

We know now that President Kiir isn’t worried about his inner circle eating of the plate of the state. When he appoints and promotes the likes of Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel. A man who has no trouble to take profits for ill-gotten services on the behalf of the government. That is who is entrusted the second in command and being in close association with the President.

If there would be more corruption and grand corruption in the future. We shouldn’t be surprised why state funds would be siphoned and gone missing. He has been able to do so over the years and now he has become a higher-ranking official than before.

Time will tell, but it’s not long ago since 2017 when he was sanctioned by the U.S. and therefore, we can not avoid the fact and knowing what he has done in the past. The Sentry has investigated him and for a reason. Nevertheless, his familiarity and closeness to Kiir is more important than stealing some money, apparently. Peace.

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Opinion: Muhoozi wishes death on Besigye

“I hear KB is on hunger strike. Can he speed up the hunger strike so that he ends it? Uganda will be much better off without his stain” (…) “KB is a traitor, who never saved anybody in the bush. Nobody! All he has done was plot to kill my family since day one! He is going to pay for it” – General Muhoozi Kainerubaga (13.02.2025)

The ones believing the brute or the first son having any mercy. That ship must have sailed a long time ago. The Commander of the Défense Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor, General Muhoozi Kainerubaga is again speaking of death.

Muhoozi is again wanting death on Dr. Kizza Besigye. Just mere days ago he wanted Besigye hanged. Now he hopes he dies in prison. That’s the message the General has for the public to hear. This is the brilliant man that Andrew Mwenda on the regular says is an oracle of wisdom. It is just mere brutality and a man who only has vengeance in his heart.

No one is shocked or in awe when seeing Muhoozi speaking ill of the opposition. We know that Besigye and KaBobi is living rent free in the mind of Muhoozi. Because deep down Muhoozi wishes he had the support and people behind him like he sees this leaders have.

Muhoozi wants to be loved and be a leader of the future. He wants to prove that he has the capability and ability to lead. Nevertheless, we are only seeing a mad man promoted and a brute who uses violence to get ahead. We are not seeing a leader of trust, sincere conscience or even ability to listen to the people. No, he rather kills the ones standing in his way.

Muhoozi trust weaponry and guns. Muhoozi trust the army and the authorities. That’s what he knows and what has given him power. Alas, that is wherein the problem remains too. As he hasn’t the character or the ability to go out of the fatigue.

The General lacks the attitude, self-esteem and personality to win people over. That’s why he needs bootlickers to guide him and make him different. Nevertheless, that is worthless when his brutality and his wishes of death comes out on the regular. When someone thinks his above the law and acts like that. There is little respect or honour to be given to him.

Muhoozi is continuing his path of destroying the opposition. He wants them all dead. The General wishes Besigye dead. A man he wanted to hang. He really wants to see in a casket and gone. That’s what he dreams off and looking forward too.

General Muhoozi is showing his vicious side. This isn’t a narrow side or a little outburst online. It is common part of him, because he releases these ideas on a semi-regular basis. That’s why we know this is who he is and what he believes in. He calls people criminals and bad men, but never comes with any proof. His saying Besigye has tried to ‘kill’ his family, but have no evidence of it. Just like the courts who has charged him for decades too. It is just practice of the first family and he follows the conducts of authorities of the republic. Therefore, we can take that with a grain of salt.

Alas, we are still seeing how detrimental Muhoozi is and what he has become. A man who wishes death and who gets positive energy by the demise of others. If that is your leader, expect more death, murder and torture. This man gets good vibes by seeing other people suffer. That’s who Muhoozi is, and he shows it to us. Peace.

Besigye behind bars for 86 days [on the 13th of February 2025] without proper trial as a civilian… and now on a hunger strike!

“Uganda Prisons Service right now has 79,390 prisoners and they are all entitled to food, shelter, and health. They are also supposed to access justice and Rtd Col Kizza Besigye is one of them. According to him, the people Dr Kizza Besigye trusts are the ones supposed to deliver food. Even in terms of preparation, he sees his food being prepared and accesses his food. I can assure you that if he started a hunger strike, that would be today after the instigation of maybe his lawyers who visited him yesterday but to the best of my knowledge, Dr Kizza Besigye has had all his meals in the past. Even where Dr Kizza Besigye’s health becomes a question, we have been working together with his doctor to make sure that we keep him safe. From 2005 to now, we have had several times with Dr Kizza Besigye, and every time he is with us, we have to make sure he survives” – Uganda Prisons Service Spokesperson Frank Baine (13.02.2025).

This case is just pending. The trial of Dr. Kizza Besigye and all the associates who are behind bars too. The case itself is at the Makindye General Court Martial as a civilian. That is questionable at best.

Now the weapons and treason charges are sidelined, as the opposition leader and activist are hurting behind bars. There is speculation of his health and weakening state. Besigye is becoming older and has had terrible treatment for years. He has stood tall, but his not a young man anymore. His an older fellow who is hurting behind bars. That’s who he is and his a resilient man, but his body could easily get fatigued and weakened without proper treatment. That is just natural…

Besigye should get medical treatment and be in a health care facility before it is too late. There is a need to do so. Now that the lawyers and people representing Besigye says he needs that. The Prison Services and the authorities should allow him to get that and be in reach of health care. That isn’t something the Prison Services are providing or capable of doing. Therefore, if they value the life of Besigye. They should act upon it now before its to late.

This here is worrying, as the state of Besigye is worsening. The letter to court earlier in this week is a reminder of how bad it is. Because Besigye is usually attending the courts and the cases pending. Therefore, we know things are grim when he didn’t come to the court. That’s why the Prison Services should reflect on that and consider that…

Besigye needs help and the authorities needs to. That’s if they hold life dear and if they care about the ones they have in their custody. It is time to medevac and get him help. So, he can return to himself and be the strong man we have known for decades now. Peace.

Tanzania: Lissu’s warning to the CCM

When we say ‘no reform, no election,’ we mean that if the necessary electoral changes are not implemented, we will do everything in our power to prevent this year’s general election from proceeding. This is not about boycotting the election—we will not boycott it. Instead, we will go to the people of Tanzania, the international community, and the world to declare that if CCM and its government refuse to institute reforms for a free and fair election, then this election must not take place at all. That is the true meaning of ‘no reform, no election” – Tundu Lissu (12.02.2025).

The ones in-charge and in office most likely won’t adhere to or listen to the leader of CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu. Not that its expected that the Chama Cha Mapundzi (CCM) are listening to any others than themselves. We know they have already made laws that monitors and controls the political, media and civic space. The amendments of laws and legislation of recent years has just ensured and ensnared the abilities of the opposition to operate without prior notifications and go-ahead from the state. Therefore, Lissu’s words are important, but don’t expect them to do any magic.

The CCM isn’t interested in reforms or electoral reforms for that matter. If it is in the eyes of the CCM. Another election is just a procedure for them. CHADEMA know this too. They know it perfectly well.

No one should expect the CCM to actively reform the up-coming election. That isn’t in their interests. Even if everyone knows the game is rigged and the CCM is just steam-walking to another victory. Meanwhile, the will of the people aren’t really there and doesn’t really matter. As the CCM has ensured their ballots and gamed the system. Therefore, the CHADEMA is destined to loose and the CCM continues to prosper. That’s the game and we all know it.

The 2025 elections won’t be any different from the 2020 ones. It is the same people behind the election and the stakes are practically the similar. The CCM aren’t bothered or concerned about these pleas. Tundu Lissu is right about it, but his speaking to the void. The CCM has only made amendments and legislation that has benefited them.

The ones believing the CCM wants to change or make things free and fair is dreaming. There is no reason for the CCM to make that happen. The CCM already have everything, they have the instruments of the state and the authorities behind them. The CCM has everything to lose and why would they risk it?

CHADEMA an Lissu is right, but the gist of the matter is that the CCM won’t care. They have no reason too. They have nothing to gain from it. There is no incentive and no real argument for the CCM to do it. They are winning and regardless of the outcry or the demonstrations coming after. The CCM can contain it and isn’t worried of a revolution. No, they aren’t afraid of the people or their possible ramifications of doing so. That’s because the CCM has everything and they won’t budge on that. Peace.