“Don’t listen to [Robert] Kyagulanyi; his comments [about our security] lack foresight. His claim that there are not enough soldiers to match rioters is misguided. One soldier carries 120 bullets… do the math. Uganda can not be destabilised, and anyone who attempts it will live to regret” – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (17.12.2025).
The old man with the hat became a soldier to liberate himself and not the nation. The Republic was a useful tool, and he know is addressing it like cattle. The cow herder and farmer himself proclaims that the Law Enforcement and Soldier has plenty of bullets ready. That is telling and not compelling.
This isn’t the words of a liberator or a custodian of the righteousness. No, this is warlordism and misuse of force against unarmed civilians. The Head of State is saying he got plenty of arms and lethal bullets prepared for civilians. He is willing to shoot and kill rioters, demonstrators and anyone who dares to defy the state. That’s the message and we have seen how the state does this. We saw the November 18 massacre of demonstrators in 2020 ahead of 2021 General Election. So, his now preparing for something similar, and we could mention the actions of the state in Kasese too. Which is why the state has displayed this sinister fact before and would easily do again.
President Museveni is saying this to debunk whatever Bobi Wine said, but this should backfire. Because this is like rappers said their bullets already got names and know who their next victim will be. The President is indirectly saying he is prepared and has the resources to kill protesters. That might be true, but is that something you would say so openly and with such arrogance?
The President is just showing how he values life and what his willing to do. He doesn’t mind using live bullets and lethal means against the ones who demonstrates or goes to the streets to protest. That’s the message and everyone should recognize this. As that is the result of doing it and he won’t care about the loss of life. That is just another number on the board and a price of his Presidency for Life.
This man won’t shield people or defend them, but he will be carrying guns to stay in office. The destabilization is about weakening his power and his office. Everything is built to keep him in office and be the Head of State. That’s all that matters to him and whoever that pays the price for targeting that is just another unnamed casualty. Seriously, he doesn’t mind a little bloodshed or possible extra judicial killings to let him stay in office. That’s all he needs and this is why the police officers and soldiers are ready with loads of ammunition.
A man that speaks like this and governs like this is dangerous. He thinks it’s righteous to kill for his cause and whatever he deems fit. That’s the words of a warlord and not a statesman. Peace.
MinBane 