Opinion: Balaam has become a mercenary for the junta…

“I believe in clean politics. It’s crucial for Uganda’s progress. We must reject deceptive tactics; the tactics that make young people misguided. We must embrace transparency and accountability” (..) “The president has no power to pardon unless someone has been sentenced. So the option available is to cooperate and put in their submissions very fast so that we can have a speedy and fair trial” –  Balaam Barugahara (16.10.2024)

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. Balaam Barugahara is reported to have visited prisoners of conscience at Kitalya and Luzira Prisons to coerce the prisoners of their guilt. In such a fashion that they will plead guilty to the charges pinned on them. Which he promises their only way to freedom.

It just shows the sinister part here. Several of political prisoners who has fraudulent charges on them. They have been in jail for years upon years now. Where the system has deferred and taken them to Court. Meanwhile, the state is supposed to build a case and prove with evidence of their criminal intent. Alas, the state has nothing and cannot come with anything. That’s why it’s sending Balaam after years of carnage behind bars. To promise them “freedom” and “liberty”, if they accept to become felons and get a pardon from the President.

That’s what we are seeing here. The activists and political affiliated to the opposition who are behind bars. People who have been there since late 2020. These people have gotten changing charges over the years. These civilians has been going to trial in Court Martial and tested through the military courts. These are possibly moved to a favourable court and possibly released after accepting guilt. This isn’t justice, but further injustice, as they are now felons and convicts, which they never did. However, they are out of prison but won’t be totally free. As the state can used the charges and the cases against them at a later date.

Balaam knows all of this… but he wants to be a stooge of the government. His now using his title and office to be a beneficiary. The Minister is now doing the bidding of the state and making the victims further punished for doing nothing. Just imagine people who has lingered behind bars and now have to accept their plights. They are told all of this and released, because they said “okay” to become felons. That’s the injustice here. There is no fair trial or justice here. Only pleaded guilty to “hot air” and then released. Meanwhile, that will be on record and haunt these political prisoners.

Yes, they should be released and freed, but not an a technicality like this. They should be exonerated and acquitted from the cases itself. Now, they are validating the charges and eating the criminal intent of doing so. They are admitting to acting in malice, when they never did. That’s what is disgusting about it and Balaam is giddy about it.

Innocent people are becoming criminals here. Just because of their political affiliation. It isn’t humorous, but tragic. Peace.

Opinion: The PLU is telling what we already knew…

“The new challenges of the youth need new solutions. The new solution is none other than Muhoozi Kainerugaba for Presidency in 2026” – Pascal Natamba (05.08.2024)

Everyone alive for the recent decade remember the closure of Daily Monitor and Red Pepper after the release of the documents or letter in relation to the “Project Muhoozi”. That was released by Gen. Tinyefuza and we will never forget that. This is why even a decade ago Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubage said the nation wasn’t a monarchy and he wasn’t seeking the throne. However, we all know that’s a lie and it all started by the “birthday parties” and “public rallies” for his future candidate.

It started with the MK Movement and the MK Army, which has become the PLU. The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) is only an organization made for one reason. That is to further the cause of Muhoozi and legitimize him to the public. This is to sanitize him and make him familiar. In such a manner that it is reasonable for him to takeover. Therefore, everything is planned and this is way to make the army commander a choice and the second coming of the Republic.

The PLU presser continued:

“We are the unstoppable and expendables. We are coming with our new power and new solution. Corruption and riots will not be heard anymore. Everything will come to an end with Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s leadership. The army is in a good state. We are praying that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba resigns from the army and prepares for the Presidency of this country” (Natamba, 05.08.2024).

It is so basic and so evident what they are trying to do. This has been in the cards and we could spot it for a mile away. Muhoozi is being ushered in and has been promoted to the higher echelons for a reason. He is the next in line and the State House wants one of their own. It is to ensure the wealth and established presence in the nation. That’s to continue the family affair and the high command within the same ranks. Therefore, it cannot be run by outsiders, but only by the Kaguta and the family surrounding him.

This is the reality here… and Museveni hasn’t let anyone else takeover for a reason. He don’t trust them and fears for what would go down. The reactions to his end and the family would suffer. That’s why he needs his son to be the next to succeed him. This would save the family fortunes and continue his legacy.

That’s why the son has created the PLU and that’s a NRM 2.0 and we see that who is appointed or working within the PLU. The PLU is just an organization affiliated and part of the NRM. Even if it isn’t officially. Because, there are so many high ranking officials from the NRM who has a say and has title within the PLU. Therefore, this is a steady ship and calculated affairs.

The presser of today is just to normalize Muhoozi. A man with little to no charisma. A man who has shown little character or ability to govern. He is a military man and a man with a bad track-record in regards to violence. A man of vengeance and that what the father sought for him. This is why he won’t be fit for governing. Alas, that isn’t the values of the President who rather see the family run the Republic and everyone bowing down. As long as the Army and the authorities are loyal to the first family. When that falls… that’s when the nation will change and rapidly too.

Muhoozi isn’t new and isn’t there for the youth. His for the old and for the past. He is just there to take custody and prolong the agony. Muhoozi won’t bring change or a revolution. No, his there ensure the Rwakitaura farm is the command centre of the nation. Peace.

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Opinion: Bam bam bam Balaam

“So bam bam, seh what a bam bam

Bam bam billa, bam bam

Bam bam billa, bam bam” – Sister Nancy – ‘Bam Bam’ (01.01.1982)

“I look forward to working with and supporting the President in his visionary and deliberate efforts towards the socio-economic transformation of the people of Uganda, especially the youth. I pledge to serve Uganda in a patriotic manner, listen to the youth and their concerns, engage with them, mobilise them, and empower them towards bettering themselves and improving their lives. Viva Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Viva President Museveni, Viva Uganda” (Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, 22.03.2024).

A businessman, a music-event promoter and Muhoozi Lackey was yesterday appointed to become the Minister of State for Gender, Labour and Social Development (Youth Affairs). This was Ballam Barugahara Ateenyi the music and event promoter turned politician. A man with an honorary doctorate and taken part of the organization surrounding the First Son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga.

Now after years of hustling around the first son his promoted and appointed. He goes from being an average civilian into a high ranking office. A man who was never elected or held an office in local government. Nevertheless, he worked regardless in the MK Army and now for the PLU. That’s why his picked and gotten the office.

It isn’t a coincidence, as Muhoozi trust this man. He gets ahead on the ties with Muhoozi and the inner circle in the PLU. That’s feasible enough and gives them enough reason to promote him. They see him fit for higher ranks and being an honourable.

He has pushed for stadium concerts of Chameleon and others in the past. That’s why his services have been rendered in favour of Muhoozi. The General had the need of someone who could mobilize and make people excited, because we all know that the soldier lacks character or charisma. Therefore, he needs people like Balaam around him.

Now all the work for the First Son has paid-off. He is now a full time politician and a minister. Gone from being a businessman to the cabinet. That is journey of someone of special. Balaam must feel vindicated and like his on top of the world. Because Muhoozi has gotten him there and trusted him with this office. Yes, Museveni appointed him, but without Muhoozi… Balaam wouldn’t be close to any office or ministry whatsoever. He would promote Sheeba or Lydia Jazmine.

The ones that should undermined and lost is the likes of Jennifer Full Figure, Butchaman and others who was in the inner-circle. People who was on the rise, but they never got the trust of the President or the First Son. They looked like the future, but now the likes of Balaam is getting ahead. That must hurt the pride of the ghetto figures, when a music promoter like Balaam jump the line.

Balaam has now a burden on his chest. There is most likely certain incentives and expectations from Muhoozi to get him there. He wouldn’t get this far if not.

Balaam will think that his special and unique, but if he acts wrong he can easily get into trouble like Agnes Nandutu. There is nothing that shields him or keeps him in good favours forever. Unless, his a beloved family member to Muhoozi. Because, he can be used for a time being and being dropped later. Right now his in the sun, but in the future it might rain. Peace.

Opinion: Muhoozi is rising to power…

Yesterday, the 21^st of March 2024 everything was aligned for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), First Son, the General and Senior Presidential Advisor, Muhoozi Kainerubaga. He is now the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF). That makes him more powerful and is a major promotion.

However, it isn’t only in the army he has influence anymore. The First Son has allies now appointed in the huge cabinet of his father. Lillian Arber and Balaam Barugahara have both gotten a Ministerial Appointment. They are all in the sphere of the First Son and now they have power too. Others have been demoted, but these are now government officials.

That’s all shows how the PLU is influencing the NRM. The PLU and the First Son has now slowly taking over. They are now the power-broker without an election. They just have a say and is getting high ranking offices. That is the gist of yesterday.

You cannot underestimate the reasons for all of this. Some speculate that the promotion within the army is to stop Muhoozi from being on the ballot in 2026. Give him just enough incentive to let his father stay the course one more term. Alas, his already beginning to lose patience and campaigning hard with the PLU. There must be discussions of how the transition and how the government goes from the father to the son.

They can act like we don’t know, but the points are clear here. With the ones that has been appointed in the reshuffle and the reason why they got there. Arber isn’t the brightest MP, but she got here because of her role in the circle of Muhoozi. Balaam is a music promoter who has now risen to prominence. He ha been a vocal supporter and mobilizer, that will be used in his ministerial post. Expect the budgets and the spending there vastly grow, as it will be used to promote and galvanize the PLU. That’s how this game is rigged and we can smell it.

We can play around and act a fool, but this is a power-play of Muhoozi. He is getting a say and is now a part of the cabinet. That’s because his people are now in offices. They are now part of the day-to-day operation of the state. We can act like it doesn’t matter, but this is slowly normalizing Muhoozi.

It is giving way to Muhoozi and the people he trust. This is signalling who is the power-broker and where you should align yourself with. That’s because in the end… Muhoozi can either be the saviour or the angle of death. Muhoozi can either give you life or take it. That’s the message here and people should be aware of just that.

Yesterday is another step in “Project Muhoozi”. The signs is on the horizon. Nothing new under the sun and the first son is becoming more powerful by the day. That’s where the tide is turning. We can see it and they are acting like it is a kingdom. Where the office from goes through hereditary means. Instead of the will of the people.

Muhoozi thinks he can fool the public. Just like the father thinks people cannot see it for what it is. The picture is obvious and the future is Muhoozi now. At least in the eyes of the State House and the inner-circle. If it wasn’t… why would he get such a massive promotion and get his people appointed in cabinet on the same day. Peace.

Opinion: The PLU isn’t the opposition

It is disappointing to see people regard the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) as an opposition. Saying in the General Election of 2026 it is there to become the biggest opposition party. Alas, within the realms of that is a problem. Especially, when we are speaking of the “standby generator” and his ties to the government.

We know the serving army commander, senior advisor to the president and his family affairs. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga by all definitions of himself at this current state – is the state and is government affairs. His not an outsider looking in. Neither is he a challenger or a troublemaker for the status quo. That’s why his allowed to campaign and try to drum up support for his “self-made” and “grass-root” operation that his dwelling with.

We can easily see that the convoys, the ministers, members of parliament and everyone around is seeing this as the second coming of National Resistance Movement (NRM). The PLU is the ugly baby of the NRM. It isn’t any different really and that’s why Muhoozi has poached MPs from the NRM to be a part of the organization. While also trying to get other opposition MPs to join in to make it broad-based, just like his father tried to do at some point.

However, the PLU is the brother of the NRM. They are aligned not only by kin, but by dogma. They are in it for the same thing and no change. Muhoozi won’t revolutionize things and his using the same tricks as the NRM. Ferrying crowds, paying people to attend and giving away T-Shirts. Soon he will have dancers and singers paid to make the rallies more inspiring. Bebe Cool and Gravity or whatnot will be paid to perform. We have seen this gig before.

That’s why the ones saying PLU is there to challenge National Unity Platform (NUP) are still true. They want to make belief that the PLU is a different breed then the NRM. When in reality it is the same thing, but another logo and the son instead of the father. They are just missing the holy ghost to finalize the holy trinity.

Seriously… the attempts to normalize an army commander involved in direct politics is over. That is just another day of the week. It is now okay for the first family to build own parties and spend unknown wealth on prestige projects and act like your the next generational leader. While that is hard to believe, because there is little to no prospects or charisma to sell. Neither is there any new vibe or belief that Muhoozi can bring change. His just one of them and arrogantly thinks his entitled to be crowned “king”.

Well… the PLU will never be opposition. Because they cannot oppose themselves. You cannot fight yourself and who you are. A man cannot be an opposition and be part of the government at the same time. You are either in government or in opposition. When you are a Senior Presidential Advisor and General. Then you are defacto part of government whether you like it or not. Therefore, the PLU cannot be opposition.

Yes, the PLU can take MPs away from the opposition in the General Election, but they will be another sort of yellow brigade. They will not be any difference than the UPDF MPs or such. No, these will just be there and vote on government agenda. We cannot see them act in spite or defiance. No, they will be loyal to the cause and the President.

After all, it is the Son of the President… and the son won’t be a Brutus. Believe that. Peace.

Opinion: The Patronage League of the Republic

The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has the sole mission of installing and giving legitimacy to the succession of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga as the President of the Republic of Uganda. To think otherwise and think they are there for a deeper purpose is naive. Especially when you see the merry men that is surrounding the General.

The leadership of PLU isn’t shocking or surprising, but that’s the sort of intellect and political capital that the General needs. He needs journeymen and people who feeds of his ego. Because he can’t have over-achievers or people of greatness surrounding him. If the General or the Standby Generator would have that… it would insult and damage his calm. He would strike with intense fury and become a villain within his own ranks.

That’s why the likes Balaam Barugahara, Michael Nuwariga Toyota, Frank Gashumba, Andrew Mwenda, Michael Mawanda, Lillian Arber, David Kabanda, Peter Ogwang, Haruna Kasolo, Nzeire Shadrak and Tamale Mirundi is part of the central leadership of the PLU. They are there for a reason and that is to serve the future His Excellency. These are the ones he entrusts with his “vision” and foresight of the future.

Muhoozi must think people are stupid. He must really think little of the citizens of the Republic. His father must be thinking the same. Because, they are violating their laws and acting indifference to the UPDF Act. The ones in office and everyone supporting this shinding are all too blame. They are all doing so, because it is profitable and they earn their stripes of loyalty. These people are clinging on to the idea of their patron and be a part of his patronage.

Gen. Muhoozi knows how to pick them. If not he doesn’t have the capability to find people who are better or wiser than himself. These people aren’t there out of true passion or concern. No, they are there because they have trusted his father in the past and been part or are still a part of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). These people go where there is a safe-haven and a place for a meal-ticket.

Muhoozi, if he is the next in line. They have ensured a pay-day and possibility of greener pastures. The General cannot only feed them and their families. No, he can appoint them to prestige and make their lives comfortable. That’s why they are there. These people have seen how his father has appointed and built a hegemony surrounding him in the State House. The same can be expected by his son and as successor. Therefore, why not entrust and leach of him. It must be the way out and a way of getting the “final pay-off” for your labour. So, why not fly high and say he is “the dude” and “the future”.

So, don’t expect magic or anything sincere from these merry brigade of the General. They are there for selfish reasons, just like the General himself. It isn’t made for improvement or betterment. Heck, it isn’t even with any concern of the population at large. No, this is a sole entity for Muhoozi and these people are there to serve and collect. The ones thinking otherwise will see it later or catch on to when it is too late.

The PLU will be the launching pad, it is the continuation of the birthday-bashes that became political rallies for his candidacy. It is the General playing politician and acting the role of leader. While his inner-circle and the ones surrounding does all the dirty work. They are his patronage or entourage that will be by his side or service his every need. That’s why they are there and to make the General feasible to the public.

So, the ones believing this for patriotic endeavours or to make the public sensitized in one way or another. Well, that is false. This PLU is there for ONE MAN and ONE MISSION. Everything else is just publicity and make belief.

The General has appointed his patronage and the ones he trusts his future in. We just have to follow and see how this will play out. As it shows the weakness and the recklessness of the General. Because, these aren’t trusted people or men of character. No, these people who wants to eat and who has found their master. Peace.

Opinion: The PLU is for Muhoozi and not for the Republic

The First Son’s launch of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) it is only made for one reason and one reason only. It is only made for Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga. They can call it a “civic organization” and even some said it was made for a “transitional” purpose, which means for after Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

This is the “Project Muhoozi” in the flesh. It isn’t a figment of imagination or an idea. No, the MK Army, the MK Movement and now the Patriotic League of Uganda is all there for one man. That one man being the Senior Presidential Advisor and the First Son. It is all made and prepared for him. Where his minions and the high-ranking officials surrounding him bashes in the glory. That’s all they are doing and making so much noise like it is special.

This is just a step to further prepare Muhoozi for grander things. Just like the foreign envoys trips to Kenya and Rwanda. Make him ready and let him taste the juices of politics. Now this is the organization and the party for 2026. There is nothing else to say about it.

That’s why dozens of National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs and other cronies like the sold-out MPs from the National Unity Platform (NUP) showed up too. There was several cabinet ministers and officials from the NRM party itself. It is all show of who is who and who are loyal to the First Son. As his party and special purpose vehicle is prepared for the next election.

The ones believing this will be something is naïve. It is too late and we know he has ambitions. This started with the birthday bashes and the sporting events. Then the various formations and yes-men creating organizations to make him look “popular”. Now they are taking it a step further and making him ready for the big league. The puppy now has to show fully flex and what muscle he carries.

The Proclamation itself states clearly that it derives from the NRM. As the same incentives and sloganeering as his father is known for. It is like his copying his fathers homework and calling it his own. Just like the name too, which like UPM has the Patriotic side in it. The generations down and the family still have to use the same rhetoric and moral ambiguity to be selling to the masses. Alas, the people have seen what the father has done and who believes the son will be any better? Seriously?

The son who is a brute, army commander and who has used his role as the Commander of Special Forces Command to torture, arbitrary arrest and kill dissidents. That’s what his been doing and we recognize him for it. His soldiers and troops have been used for evil and not for the common good. That’s why it’s hard to believe that this man will serve the public with care or concern. No, it’s all a bid for him to inherit the Republic and install a pseudo “monarchy” of the Museveni clan. That’s it really and they cannot fool around with it anymore either. We see it and others does too.

The creation of the PLU isn’t for the betterment or purposely created for good governance. No, it is all for Muhoozi and his ego. It is all for his future and his progress. That’s all too it. There is no gold on the other side of the rainbow. No, only a empty refuge of scavengers trying to find their next plate to eat beside the designated leader. That’s all the others are doing and they are bidding to show loyalty, because that is more valuable than intellect. This is proven now and with time all of that will wither. As the center will not hold and the grip will loosen. When that moment strikes. That’s when the house of cards falls, and the “majesty” will lose his crown. Peace.