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Opinion: The August House cannot discuss the old man anymore

“(3) A Member shall not impute improper motive to the President or use the name of the President to influence debate.’

“(4) It is out of order to make reference to the conduct of the President, Speaker, Members, the Chief Justice and Judges of the Courts of Judicature in ang amendment, question to a Member or remarks in a debate on a Motion debating with any other subject.”

“(5) It is out of order to impute improper motive to the President or use the name of the President to influence debate” (Amended Rule 72 of Rules of Procedure of Parliament, 2025).

The 11th Parliament is really a sorry state, and the government business is a sad one. They are more into the minor things and not the real problems of the constituents of the members. No, the Parliament are busy praising the President and his every whim. That’s what they are doing and what they are busy deciding.

You would think the August House had some more distressing or concerning things to discuss. The Members of Parliament aren’t allowed to discuss, talk about or participate in debates where they are debating things in a Plenary Sessions.

This is stifling the talk and debate of the MPs. They are now “out of order” if they actively or directly use the Presidents name or his Office. The President is now shielded from accountability and transparency, as the rules of procedures are set in this way. The Parliament are now silencing the critic of the President.

General Museveni and his junta have decided that his name is holy. He is a deity and the most high. That Museveni is the King of Kings, the almighty and the saviour of the Republic. This is what we are seeing here.

Yoweri Tibuhurwa Kaguta Museveni is now someone who you cannot talk about or even mention in the Parliament. If you think that is saving his grace or even salvaging him in public. No, it is only showing what lingering in office does to you and what he directs people to do. He wants peace and doesn’t want scrutiny.

This rule is only cementing … what we already knew and show who they are. President Museveni should understand the sentiment and why his discussed. That’s because his directing and ordering people around. They are all his minions who follows his codes and his whims. That’s why they are there… and this is what the President is and we know.

President Museveni isn’t out of the woods. He is just showing why he isn’t fit for office. He wants to get away with everything and thinks everyone should accept whatever he does. That is who he is and what he does.

Museveni should be debated in the Parliament. As long as his the Commander-in-Chief and His Excellency. As long as his in power. There is a need for checks-and-balances. Museveni needs to be addressed and debated over. As he uses power and sways the instruments of the state whenever he deems fit. Therefore, the Parliament needs to address him and not be blocked from doing so.

This rule is foolish and only fools would bow down to this. It is only bootlickers and people who are in it for a envelope will dance to this tune. The rest should continue to move and know this is where his heart is at. This is who the President is, and he got this amended for a purpose. Because, Museveni wants silence and people nodding to whatever he does. He doesn’t want the opposition to mention his name. Peace.

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.