Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni letter to Attorney General Kirowa Kiwanuka – Re: Service Awards to Parliamentary Commissioners (03.05.2024)

Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeje Odongo – Re: UK Sanctions on Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and Two Former Minister (02.05.2024)

Malawi: Joint Civil Society Statement Against Abuse of Discontinuance Powers of the Director of Public Prosecution (08.05.2024)

Opinion: Resisting the resistance… [the NRM-IR]

“The Former Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Rubaga Division Anderson Burora has formed the National Resistance Movement in Resistance ( NRM-IR) a break way group from NRM to fight corruption. Speaking to the press in Kampala the founder of this group Burora noted that NRM doesn’t tolerate corruption and this group will resist corrupt leaders, impunity, abuse of office. He says people can’t continue to die because of lack of service delivery while leaders are sharing what should be saving people” (Uganda Broadcasting Company (UBC) – ‘Former Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Rubaga Division Anderson Burora Forms NRM-IR to Combat Corruption’ 02.05.2024).

Resistance is said to be an act fight against something that is attacking you or something you are refusing to accept. Which means the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in itself are fighting against something or refusing to accept someone. We know that the NRA did rebuke and reject the leadership that was elected in 1980. However, we have gone a long time from there and we are now in 2024.

Burora’s group the NRM-IR is a group of people who are fighting something against fighting something. He is resisting the resistance. That is how redundant this is and how pointless the name of the group is. If he thinks his winning brownie points or being smart. Well, it isn’t a lot of wisdom in this.

NRM-IR is a word-salad and the founder should know this too. Burora is speaking like Museveni does and we know the drill. He promises to fight the impunity, the inaction and the grand corruption that is systemic in the NRM. While he associates with the NRM, as he is the NRM-IR. A group that is still associated with the regime. If it had been totally independent or in opposition. The founder wouldn’t have renamed it after the ruling party. That’s what he has done and it’s message is clear.

The NRM-IR will be an idle organization. It will be as powerful and meaningful as the NRM Poor Youth or any other sort of organization in association with the party, but not a direct part of the NRM Organization. The NRM-O or the NRM won’t sing this tune and this is only done to make Burora relevant.

Burora wants to be seen and get an office. He wants to be seen and be taken seriously. Nevertheless, his wits and wisdom isn’t that clever. It is just hot-air and a wast of time.

He is resisting the resistance. A man who works against the machine and doesn’t sow the mustard seed. No, he screams and shouts, but no one who matters will listen. He will be crying out loud, but not result in any favours given.

The NRM-IR will end up in the dustbin and forgotten. That’s the nature of things, unless the Kitchen Cabinet or any one of the inner circle gives its blessing. Sooner or later… it will be gone and no one will miss the man who resisted the resistance. Peace.

A look into Bobi Wine’s Statement “on Sanctions as a tool against impunity”

Today, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the Party President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) addressed the United Kingdom’s sanctions against some Ugandan individuals or High Ranking Officials, which was published on the 30^th April 2024.

Two days later Bobi Wine has responded on this one. This would be a hot potato. As the regime apologists are busy spinning the sanctions as an attack on the “sovereign” and a trick to do this instead of addressing the “gay plague” which are really unique. When the United Kingdom and the FDCO says it is because of grand corruption. Therefore, the opposition spoke his peace and it was necessary.

Bobi Wine started with: “The reason we call for sanctions on Gen. Museveni and his officials, and why we celebrate when they are imposed, can be summarized in one word: IMPUNITY” (Bobi Wine, 02.05.2024).

Here Bobi Wine is speaking and using rhetoric that we have heard before from Dr. Kizza Besigye. Besigye have spoken of the junta’s usage of impunity and ruling by impunity. So, in 2024 his reflecting the ideas and the visions of Besigye here. The whole statement is addressing this and showing the impunity of state. That the state is shielding the thieves, but arresting the protesters who demonstrated against the theft of the mabaati. Therefore, the impunity is as clear as day.

Bobi Wine’s important statement: “Citizens are then left with two choices – firstly, to rise up and put an end to this nonsense. Secondly, to appeal to the international community to take measures – including sanctions – which the regime refuses to take against its corrupt and criminal officials” (Bobi Wine, 02.05.2025).

Here Bobi Wine is asking for a revolution and a uprising against the state. That has been asked before by others and by the likes of Besigye. This just shows that he follows the program and the ideals of his predecessor. The other is ask that costs the citizens less and can be accessible. The international community can sanction high ranking officials, but that won’t stop their impunity. We have seen sanctions and targeted leaders of the republic, but it haven’t changed the actions from within. Therefore, the first option is the ones that cost and is dire, but that won’t happen unless there is a real will to do it.

He ends with: “These regime officials have destroyed and underdeveloped and looted Uganda just because they think they can enjoy life with their families in developed countries, using the money stolen from Uganda’s tax payers. Now it is time for them to lay in the bed that they have made. They will have to stay in Uganda, go to Ugandan hospitals, use Ugandan roads — and even start using Ugandan cosmetics. While appreciating the international community for the sanctions so far imposed on corrupt and brutal officials, we can only request that they do more and more” (Bobi Wine, 02.05.2024).

This is common knowledge what Bobi Wine said here. The regime has misused their power and taken the republic for granted. They are spending the monies of the state to create their own wealth. That is evident and how they are using their resources. What Bobi Wine is saying here is a low-blow, but we cannot imagine that the high ranking officials only using “Buy Uganda Build Uganda” as they can still import products. Especially, since they have the shillings to do so. Because, that haven’t to be done in their own name or businesses connected to them. Therefore, Among and the other Ministers would get their priority things regardless. The citizens are the ones who are touched and feeling the hardships of the neglect of the state. However, Bobi Wine and others have to reflect on it all.

The sanctions are only a start. This has been done before… and the FIRST option is the REVOLUTION or the UPRISING. While that is an ideal and a need. At the current moment there isn’t a level breeding ground for that or the mobilization for it. Not enough will to make it happen. It is already over a decade since the “Walk to Work” demonstrations, which was cracking the system. However, they were able to contain it…

Bobi Wine is right that the regime is acting with impunity and lives large on it. That is all fine and dandy, but he needs to polish the message and be more clear about the FIRST Option. As that is where the key is laying. Because, more sanctions from the West won’t save him or his Opposition. It will only cause a little eye sore for the high ranking officials and leave others off the hook. Peace.

Opinion: It’s the Mabaati and not the “gay plague”…

“Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced sanctions on high profile Ugandan politicians charged with corruption, and the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, today (30 April). It is the first time the UK government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda. The three individuals, two of whom were previously ministers responsible for Uganda’s poorest region, Karamoja, and have been charged with corruption at Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court, will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes. The two former ministers sanctioned – Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu – stole thousands of iron sheets used for roofing and infrastructure from a Ugandan government-funded project aimed at housing some of the most vulnerable communities in the region, providing them to prominent politicians and their families instead” (Gov.uk – ‘UK sanctions corrupt politicians in Uganda who stole from vulnerable communities’ 30.04.2024).

Whatever Chris Obore or Speaker Among is trying to create a narrative of their own. They are trying to make their own game plan. It is a grander and bigger scheme behind the sanctions on the Speaker and the two former Ministers in the Cabinet.

That Among, Kitutu and Nandutu is all targeted is righteous in the case of the Mabaati scandal. There could be plenty more in this theft. As there was reported more high ranking officials who was caught with iron-sheets destined to the Karamoja sub-region. However, these have been off the hook.

The Deputy Foreign Secretary and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have done this in accordance to one instance. They have done so because of the iron-sheets. Instead the ones aligned and in cahoots with the Speaker is all making this about the Anti-Homosexuality Act. However, that isn’t mentioned or necessary.

Andrew Mitchell said: “Today the UK is sending a clear message to those who think benefiting at the expense of others is acceptable. Corruption has consequences and you will be held responsible” (30.04.2024).

I cannot glean anything about the attack on the sexual minorities or the gays. No, this is about corruption and misuse of office. That is another ball-game… and it is evident in the press release from the United Kingdom Government.

The Parliament of Uganda’s Director of Communications retorted with this: “The iron sheets have been used as a ruse to conceal the real, unstated but clear obvious reason for sanctions- which is Rt Hon Speaker’s stance on the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act” (Obore, 30.04.2024).

When the invisible bogey-man comes to play again. We know the Speaker uses this every instance she can. If there is any sort implication or disregard of a foreign entity, it is their “gay agenda”. Not their reasons for stopping loans, grants or donations in general. That’s because of the policies and the actions of the state against the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) or the forced closure of OHCR in the Republic. Therefore, there is reasons for why there is less friendly foreigners and will to fund government entities or programs in the Republic. Not only because of the “gay agenda” or anything else for that matter. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) should understand that, but maybe that’s too much to ask…

Among and her peers should listen, but I wouldn’t think they would hear anything. No, they will make up conspiracies and go back to their mansions. Peace.

Tchad: The Sabone scandal hits N’Djamena…

“Abakar Sabone, former Central African minister and close friend of former President Bozizé, was kidnapped last night in Ndjamena by agents of the Chadian political police. The former minister gave an interview on RFI a few days ago to complain about the misappropriation of Angolan funds intended for their reintegration in Chad. According to two sources cross-checked by TchadOne, five billion disbursed by Angola after agreements in Luanda to help Central African exiles, were embezzled by the Chadian regime’s bigwigs. Two men are cited in this shameful theft: General Kogri, former director of the ANS at the time of the Luanda agreement and current minister advisor to the dictator and Mahamat Saleh Abdjelil, former consul of Chad in Angola and current special advisor of Kaka. The five billion were shared between the two men and other generals. We will come back to this section shortly with new elements” (Tchad One, 16.04.2024).

The news of the kidnapping and the arrest of political exile, Abakar Sabone is telling of how the authorities and the state operates in Tchad. This is the act of the allies and people connected to the Interim President Gen. Kaka. His people are involved in the matter and in the scandal. People that Gen. Kaka trusts and has counsel with.

This should not only rock with the political elite within N’Djamena, but in Bangui and in Luanda. The nations should be aware how this is used and how the funds are embezzled. That Sabone had the knowledge of the misappropriate funds in this manner. The interview Sabone did hurt the leaders and the counsel of Gen. Kaka.

It just shows the greed and how easily funds can be misused in Tchad. There is no bounds of the elite and the insiders of this government to spend funds. They can operate like this and have no accountability. It was daring and whistle-blowing of Sabone that lead to the knowledge of this.

The government of Angola should call upon the diplomatic channels to N’Djamena, as they are not spending the funds as intended. They are stakeholders here and should get a word in. As they are taking for fools and the leaders around Gen. Kaka don’t care.

They just want to silence the ones who speaks out and see the illicit use of funds. The misuse of office and of station is obvious too. However, they are too connected and will never feel a pinch over this. This is how Gen. Kaka wants things to run and they are finding ways to eat of everywhere. There is nothing that cannot be touched and used for personal gains.

That’s why this isn’t shocking after the knowledge of how the people around Gen. Kaka is earning on the spoils of the Sudanese war. Therefore, this is just a continuation of it…. and shows how far they take it to earn an extra buck. Peace.

Opinion: Mengo cannot save Mpuuga…

“Happening Now: The Commissioner of Parliament, Owek. Mathias Mpuuga together with Busiro South MP Owek. Medard Lubega Sseggona currently in a closed door meeting with the Katikkiro Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga at Bulange, Mengo” (GSTV Africa, 03.04.2024)

“I’ll repeat it often: politics isn’t a game. Leaders who treat it that way disgust me. Politics involves the heavy burden of leadership since incompetent leadership has the power to destroy entire nations and claim lives. Therefore, in the event that conflicts emerge among you, try to find a solution because the Ugandan people look to you and your leaders for guidance. Don’t let little things pull you away from your main objectives” – Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga (03.04.2024).

We know that former Leader of Opposition and currently Commissioner of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga has used Mengo and the Baganda Kingdom as shield for his actions. He has used his loyalty to the Kingdom over the ability to adhere to requests of actions from his party. This has ended in him being suspended as the Deputy President of Central Region (Buganda). Therefore, the acts of the “service award” is having consequences, but shows that Mpuuga has allies.

We are now seeing Mpuuga walking around with Speaker Among to Mengo. He didn’t attend the day in advance with the party he represents, National Unity Platform (NUP). The MP instead went with the Speakers and the leaders of the Parliament. Which is yet another sign of defiance against his own party.

Mpuuga MP shows his arrogance in regards to his actions. The party asked for him to resign from the Office of the Commissioner. That is something he won’t do and he has come with several allegations, which he never addressed before it started to burn on his feet. This shows that the supposed alleged illicit activities with in the NUP. He hasn’t showed this before, but did that when the party asked for reasons to let him stay in Office. However, he isn’t turned it on the party.

Now we see why, because his aligned with the Speaker and the Prime Minister of Buganda Kingdom. The Katikkiro is now undermining the efforts of the NUP and says it should mediate. As the “service award” is just a small matter. That just shows that the Katikkiro wants to muffle and stop the internal process of the NUP. This is helping Mpuuga and his allies.

We know Mpuuga MP wants to be seen as a Owek and a respected politician. They are selling him and making it seem like everything is dandy. You can wonder what is in it for the Katikkiro. As his using the influence of the Kingdom and trying to make Mpuuga seem more relevant. That’s what is the message, as his holding closed meetings and selling shirts to the Kabaka Marathon. Therefore, the investment into him is significant.

Mpuuga should be grateful … and feel lucky to have the allies currently. Things aren’t going better in the party and he hasn’t handled things internally. Neither has he acted upon the requests. This just show the defiance of him and his boosting ego.

Mpuuga MP is now an asset of the Buganda kingdom. His their Owek and the Speaker is vouching for him too. They are all in cahoot and working in coordination, as if they are earning on the demise and weakening of NUP. That’s how this is looking and it’s not brilliant politicking. As the Katikkiro is losing out and supporting a corrupt politician.

I am just wondering what the Katikkiro is getting out of the alliance with Mpuuga MP. Because, right now it is only a hot potato and not a winning ticket. If the Katikkiro thinks he can clean the image and make Mpuuga ready for another election. The Katikkiro is wrong there too, as the MP himself isn’t helping his case and no matter how eloquent you are… the actions speaks louder than words. The statements and the letters aren’t helping him either.

That’s why it’s tragic that the Katikkiro is now using his office to safeguard and shield Mpuuga. This isn’t what we want to see and it’s despicable. Mayiga should know better, but apparently he doesn’t and it shows. Peace.

Public Square: Public Square letter to the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) – Fraud, Corruption and False Accounting by the Speaker, Clerk of Parliament and Other Staff of the Parliament of Uganda (23.03.2024)

Opinion: Ssekikuubo MP won’t get a clean slate…

“We are having a big problem, we can’t sit here as if nothing wrong has happened. I was amazed that in your communication, you didn’t make a mention of the grave against the institution of Parliament where I belong as a member. I am here as MP and once this House is tarnished the way it is, I can’t sit comfortably there and say we move to other items” (…) “Can we have a clarification about the allegations in the media so that we take a corrective decision and clean ourselves. We are taking oversight role on other arms and other institutions of Government, but when it comes to us, we want to hide it under the carpet and it is a shame to this House. What happened?” – Theodore Ssekikuubo (Lwemiyaga County) MP (15.03.2024).

The Parliament Exhibition has unravelled a deep dark secret and actions behind closed doors that people didn’t know about. There been expose of perks, allowances and additional expenditure on High Ranking Officials, Members of Parliament and whatnot.

Today the Parliament Plenary Session was back again, but the Speaker dismissed it as “hearsay” and “rumours”. That Speaker Anita Among would just judge this as a “homosexual” agenda or in that manner. Therefore, using the “anti-gay” bill as an excuse not to be transparent or even accountable.

Ssekikuubo MP is showing some tact and understanding the sentiment of the public. As they are seeing the misuse of office, the mismanagement of funds and how the Parliament is living in a separate reality. While the Republic is suffering and is poor… the MPs and high ranking officials are living lavishly on state reserve.

We can now see that the Speaker and her consultative meeting with the President made her do this. As the President don’t want more drama or big talk. He wants it to be laid to rest, as an investigation or probe into the expenditure could easily undress him too. Because, “confidential funds” and other funds could be suddenly put into question. Therefore, there are a need for this, but we know why they don’t want transparency over it.

If you ever thought the battle against corruption, graft or misuse of office was worthy in the Republic. Sadly it isn’t and there is enough road-blocks for anyone who wants to go down that path. You can release information and dare to be a whistle-blower. However, the IGG, FIA, OAG or any other agency won’t help or find ways to handle this properly.

That’s why the Parliament will not try to look into the allegations or the documents released online. They rather silence it and not talk about it. While blaming the gay-plague…

It is a weird time when the likes of Ssekikuubo MP is a voice of reason. When he speaks sense and wants a clean slate. While the Speaker and the ones in power don’t want to act upon the outcry. That just shows how arrogant and lack of concern of the ones they are serving. This is the message…

“We eat and we don’t care, we blame the homosexuals and we shouldn’t talk about this”. Peace.