Kenzo: The Presidential Advisor Number 140

“Lawmakers sitting on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central Government) quizzed officials from the Office of the President about the bloated list of 139 Presidential Advisors, yet some of these advisors are already enjoying benefits from their previous Constitutional offices. Officials from the Office of the President led by Permanent Secretary Yunus Kakande were appearing before the PAC-Central Government to respond to queries raised in the Auditor General report for the year ending June 30, 2023” (Prisca Wanyenya – ‘MPs Seek Answers On Bloated List Of Presidential Advisors’ 18.03.2024, Parliament Watch).

“Edrisa Musuuza, popularly known as Eddy Kenzo, has been appointed by President Museveni as a presidential advisor on creatives” (NBS Television, 22.08.2024).

The musician Eddy Kenzo has walked closer to the realm of power for long now. He has associated himself with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and geared himself close to the ruling regime.

Now it is official and a part of the government too. In a honorary role and we can wonder what sort of real mandate he has. As his the 140^th Presidential Advisor on the books. There are so many of them, it’s hard to keep up!

There are already others in the same line and part of the team or payroll that could easily gotten the gig. That being Jennifer Full Figure, Butchaman or Kusasira for that matter. They are musicians that the President has appointed and kept under his wings. Not that these have achieved greatness or delivered anything. Not like we have seen magic or anything substantial from the 130ish advisors that he has.

We have seen the President having a meeting and holding a “conference” with his advisors. Where he did his accustomed lectures towards them. Just so they knew how to be “patriotic” and work for the betterment of the government. That we have seen happening, but not heard or seen any acts made by the Presidential Advisors.

So, by all accounts Eddy Kenzo isn’t the problem, but his now apart of the problem. The reasons are clear. The President has a vast network of advisors, but nothing is done by them or even proven worthy of their existence. They are fine on paper, and these people are given titles. These people are getting paid and being employees of the state. However, their delivery or their purpose should be questioned. As they have nothing specific or even proof of activity.

The only activity we know of is publicity stunts, meet and greets, sometimes showing up at functions and speak Godly of the President. That’s about it. Presidential Advisors and Senior Presidential Advisors are a useless enterprise, as the President doesn’t take advice, but giveth it on a regular basis. Therefore, these are there to collect, but not serve.

These people are there to earn, but not work. That’s what they are busy doing and being loyal cadres as a result. They will swim in the sea of luxury without having the practice of working hard for it. It is a salute and praise of their livelihood, but they don’t need to clock in their working hours.

That must be a good life. A life on easy mode. Where you have the perks and prestige, but don’t have the need or idea what to do with your day. That must be golden and a perfect scenario for any man. Just knowing the President has put you on payroll, but there is no defined work or purpose for your office. That is just splendid for the person appointed, but a wastage of expenditure for the citizens. This is the issue and the problem that Kenzo is becoming. His a part of the people who getting a big salary, but doesn’t have the need to show anything for it. Kenzo is vouched for by the President and he can live on that blessing. Peace.

Opinion: Kenzo is yellow

“My relationship with Bobi Wine ended because he doesn’t need me. If he needed me, he would have done what is needed to be done and he knows that. There are many out there who would have loved to be behind his back if he needed them” (..) “Whoever wants to hate me because I don’t support Bobi Wine should move on because he and I are not on good terms anymore, that’s for sure. I have no problem with him, I wish him well but nobody should intimidate me” – Eddy Kenzo (31.07.2024).

This has been going on for years. That Eddy Kenzo now calls a stop and says he hasn’t a friendship with Bobi Wine isn’t surprising. Someone who wants to be in the inner-circle and has a function within the state.

Edrisa Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo is within his rights to decide his association and who he wants to be aligned too. That’s all on his accord and we can applaud that. However, he cannot be held in the same regard when he chooses to do so.

He is now a pawn and a useful musician for the state. Kenzo follows the pattern of Jose Chameleon and Bebe Cool. They became vocal supporters of the state and got paid handsomely for doing so. These supported the NRM and the President. Partake in campaigns and perform on state functions. The same will most likely be the case in regard to Kenzo.

It is a move for business and allowed to operate. This is giving Kenzo a function and a usage in the Republic. Meanwhile his prominence and wish to be a big-man lives on. He can linger in the crowds and as long as his married to a minister too. This gives him avenues and reasons to stay there. His one of them and has a meaningful daily life.

A fellow crony and opportunist. A man who has sought fortunes and now want to get his. A musician who wants his ends and live large. He wants the riches and the wealth. That is something he can get with his wife. They are both held in high regard and are people who has become high ranking officials.

That’s why Kenzo doesn’t need Bobi Wine or his political capital. Kenzo gets all the fortunes and vast wealth by association with the state. Kenzo can easily become a NRM crony and he will bash in it too. We shouldn’t be shocked if he suddenly is appointed or have a say in the PLU. It is all aligned for it, as he becomes one of them. That has been the turn for years and he has grown closer to the President.

Kenzo is a man of the President. The President has seen that and he loves it when entertainers are behind him. They are the ones that brings the circus and he only needs to bring the bread. Kenzo fills a purpose and a use. He plays along and think of himself as a big shot. However, at one point, he will be useless and won’t be as viable. When that moment strikes…

He will want to return to the good graces and be friends with Bobi Wine. However, now in riches and prominence. He rather wants to dismiss old alliances and say he is “yellow”. That’s who Kenzo is and this is who he has become. No one should be surprised. This has been going on for years. It is just now… that he wants to cry out loud and get sympathy for his choice.

Kenzo decided to be a NRM and Yellow. That is his road… and he has to see where that takes him. Peace.