Opinion: Corrupt MP vindicated in Court [Mpuuga MP saved by the bell]

“The Court in its powers decided that some right thinking Ugandans and those who have been following the discussion that any MP that doesn’t understand the processes of Parliament is just a burden to taxpayers. The Court’s ruling is what we said from the start that all these matters were handled legally. Individually, this issue has been capitalized on by many people to disrespect me, but I want to thank all Ugandans who stood with me” (…) “With the court ruling, I will be informing Ugandans my next step especially all the things that have been done by individuals that have been trying to soil my image and reputation by hiding other such issue and it is a pity that some of these individuals claim they are educated, but I will leave that to God. Whatever the Court has given us, we shall move with that maybe, the people God gave heads that have mouths, ears, eyes and brains, the ruling of court could help them to know that they should never use their mouth alone, but they should use all the parts on their head” (…) “All those people that have been backstabbing me, I wait to see what they are going to tell the nation about me, but in all this, I will continue fulfilling my responsibility and I won’t waste my efforts on people that have been wasting my time. They have harmed me for the past 8months focusing all their energy on me as an individual but that is how things are now, I will be informing the nation of my next step” – Mathias Mpuuga MP (13.08.2024)

There is nothing new under the sun. The authorities and the system is safeguarding their own. There is nothing new in this and this has happened before. The Courts has ensured that the ones who is high ranking officials and with connections gets off the hook. They are getting a little touch of the law and later released. In this regard, the ones getting the “service award” is off the hook completely.

It is like the state is allowing the Presidential Handshakes and the Service Awards. No matter how they pin-point it. They are allowed to eat and doesn’t have to be accountable for their actions. Since they are within the realm of power and is in the August House. That’s why they can eat and enjoy the perks of their office.

Mpuuga MP forgets certain aspects of this. The legalisation of the Service Award isn’t saving his career or popular support. Neither is it vindicating him from his party or his former allies. No, it just shows that the authorities have decided to defend him and find reasons to support his cause. Which is a bad reflection on an opposition MP.

He is maybe momentarily saved from punitive actions. His maybe off the hook for now. The state doesn’t go after him or the other Parliamentary Commissioners. However, that doesn’t stop the public outcry or the dissent against the action in itself.

The illicit funds and misuse of office is still obvious. That a man without much or any merit gets a monetary award like this. That is questionable whether the laws are applicable or not. The MP is a representative of the people and a part of the Parliament. When his there and serving the public. His not there to eat and enrich himself, but is there to enlarge and help to make life better for the ones his representing. Alas, that is what he has forgotten and doesn’t care about.

A career politician and a money hungry one. A man who is eligible to eat and find measures to secure his livelihood. That’s what his busy doing and this award advance the cause of creating his own wealth. The wealth itself is coming of the agony and lack of service delivery from the government. A government that he is speaking ill about and wants to change. Nevertheless, the same man has no trouble eating of their plate and taking advantage of his office. That is what he did and we all will remember that.

He isn’t saved in the eye of the public. The elite and the authorities have cleaned his hand, but his vision is jaded. If he thinks this gives him a second life. His very wrong, it is only giving him relief for now. It isn’t changing the reasons and questions raised by the court judgement. 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.

National Unity Platform (NUP): Statement on the High Court Judgment Condemning the Abduction and Illegal Detention of Suspects (10.07.2024)

Opinion: Bobi Wine’s lesson towards Mpuuga

You come and join the group led by Kyagulanyi whom you know are ‘drunkos’ and drug users? They appoint you to be deputy president to that one who leaders these ‘drunkos’ and drug users. You accept and even thank them. The same group appoint you the leadership of opposition and you even clap and thank them. The drug users appoint you commissioner, you accept and thank them” – Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine (05.07.2024).

Some day, somehow, somewhere they will discuss the stalemate and the political arguing between Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine and Mathias Mpuuga MP. That will be the talk and show the vast difference between them too.

Today’s Press at the National Unity Platform (NUP) Headquarters was about more than internal squabble. It was about deeper issues and more pressing ones. I only reflect this one, because this the most direct Bobi Wine has been. The party itself has directed and given warnings to Mpuuga MP, which he has ignored. Only talked about further consultation and whatnot. While trying to look supreme and hold a Thanksgiving to look more prestigious. While he has shunned functions and haven’t participated within the ranks as he used too. Therefore, being defiant by the party that gave him room, trusted him and gave him the ability to live a lavish life.

Alas, that’s why its ironic that he said these things over the weekend in Mityana District!

Tell those interested in leadership positions to stop going to bars, getting drunk and smoking marijuana” (…) “If you want to be a leader, you must be sober 24 hours a day. The person we want to push away doesn’t go to bars, he’s always sober. And he doesn’t even drink wine” – Mathias Mpuuga (30.06.2024).

Mpuuga needs to listen to Bobi Wine. He needs to acknowledge what sort of role the NUP gave him. How they have entrusted him and how he betrayed their cause. Mpuuga MP was supposed to be working towards the same goal as his party. However, he went astray and found other greener pastures. That’s why his been eating of people’s plate and doesn’t want to be held accountable for feast he was served.

Certainly Bobi Wine cannot accept it. That’s why the NUP tried to direct and talk sense to Mpuuga MP. They wanted him out as a man of an honourable role in Parliament. They entrusted him with the role of Commissioner and that’s a role he misused. We can just wonder if he did the same as Leader of Opposition. Nevertheless, the trust is broken and there is no return back to normal. Especially, when Mpuuga is defying the party and not following the directions it has given him.

Bobi Wine only did what was right and called Mpuuga MP out on his nonsense. As his more working against the party that gave him a role and blessed him with opportunities. Not like he could have the same sort of opportunities or ability to national prominence in the Democratic Party. No, that wouldn’t be the case and Mpuuga MP knows that.

It is time for Mpuuga MP to reflect upon himself. Think why he went this way and why he corrupted his soul. It’s depressing seeing how he has become and what his willing to do. Such a character assassination and his pulling the gun himself. Doing a Russian roulette in plain sight and for everyone to see. He should know better, but pride is taking the best of him. The hubris and arrogance isn’t helping him either, Just because his eloquent in speaking doesn’t mean his a great character amongst men. No, it is just means he has some big words to flex and sound better than common folk. That’s it, but his not… and the “service award” will haunt him indefinitely. Peace.

Opinion: Mpuuga wants to be in the headlines…

“This country is looking for leaders in the coming years. It could be 2026 or beyond. They (NUP) know that in the corridors of power, my name is surfacing; those discussing politics and national leadership have my name on the front pages” – Mathias Mpuuga (July 2024)

The former Leader of Opposition and current Parliamentary Commissioner, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga thinks high and mighty about himself. Not it’s shocking of any sorts, as he just held his Thanksgiving in Masaka, but it wasn’t as big or creating as much buzz as the man wanted.

Mpuuga MP surely wanted the welcoming factor, which the NUP Mobilization Tour had in Masaka. Nevertheless, he was able to have a gathering and look fabulous for one day. While there was no big fanfare or huge crowds cheering his name.

We know Mpuuga MP wants to be relevant. He needs to be in the headlines and be newsworthy. We are seeing how he thinks about himself. A man who thinks he is above the rest. A man with the head above the clouds. A hero without a cape.

That’s who Mpuuga MP thinks he is. The MP who has been able to be appointed to honourable roles and looked as a promising leader. However, his greed and ambition is self-serving. Instead of being a honourable and a representative for the betterment. His a man who fights his own wars for his own benefit. That’s why he cannot take orders and follow party line when it asks for it.

We understand why Mpuuga MP is a journeyman who has joined forces with Go-Forward, been a Democratic Party MP and is now NUP MP. Therefore, his a man who can easily change banners and does so for a meal-ticket. Before the 2026 he might join someone else or create his own. Meanwhile, he has not distanced himself totally from the NUP or the leadership that has rebuked him for his actions. The NUP tries to be credible and follow their principles, which is in contrast to Mpuuga MP himself.

Mpuuga MP would rebuke and come with strong warnings against people like himself. When he was a younger activist, he would have written Press Releases and Pieces as Activists for Change (A4C) Coordinator against greedy MPs like himself. That’s who he used to be and now he wants to be praised for his eloquent English. Alas, there is more than just being able to use “big words” to become a “big man”.

He can think his the future, but that future is thwarted by his own actions. People remember the Service Award and how he didn’t act righteous. How can you believe such a shallow and greedy man? What can be his next trick?

This man can easily find ways to eat of the public coffers and defend it with ease. That’s who Mpuuga is. Peace.

Opinion: Speaker Among lacks decorum…

We can’t say that our members are corrupt, even if some of our members have been arrested and are in prison, there us a presumption of innocence. Honourable members, can you shut up? Please! There is a presumption of innocence, you can’t say somebody is a thief. How many members are in the Budget Committee? There are 65 members on the Budget Committee” – Speaker Anita Among (02.07.2024)

Yes, the Speaker of the August House, Anita Among is right that there is an ideal that your innocent until proven guilty. That is right, but when there is already established siphoned funds, misuse of office and eating of the state platter for personal benefit. That’s when you know the person or MP has gone from innocent to guilty. An MP or a Minister who uses their office to take funds for personal benefit is in the wrong. As they are there to serve their constituents and represent their nation too.

Speaker Among is really all hubris. Sooner or later she will have a downfall, as she’s to arrogant for her own good. Just imagine the lack of character and finesse to speak gently in a plenary session. Speaking to MPs like a Primary Teacher does to loudmouth kids in class. Seriously, we should expect more much out of her. However, that we know is futile.

The grand corruption and misuse of office is such common place that she’s tired of defending it. She is tired of being a ring-leader in a den of thieves. The thievery is so common placed and daily appearance that we aren’t shocked of missing funds or lacking delivery of government services. While the MPs and other high ranking officials are spending money like there is no tomorrow. This shows the priorities and how money is used.

Speaker Among can act a fool and try to outsmart the naive ones. Nevertheless, the truth remains of the usage of funds and spending. The House is misusing funds and enlarging their own accounts on the expense of the public. The state is seemingly more involved in enriching its representatives over giving proper service delivery. Therefore, the Speaker can lie and deceive, but that doesn’t make it more true.

The Speaker should shut up and give evidence for her words for once. She’s a magician of hearsay and lack of documentation of her statements. As a speaker she should be credible, but that’s to much to ask.

Speaker Among is a disgrace and her manners shows it too. She expects others to honour her, but she has no courtesy towards others. Peace.

Opinion: Mpuuga isn’t “my leader”

This will be short, very very short as there isn’t so much to say about Mathias Mpuuga MP that haven’t been said already. He held his thanksgiving and tried to show his political leverage and capital that sort of failed. The MP didn’t get the validation and the support he wanted.

Mpuuga MP is now using a new slogan and wanting to rebrand himself as “my leader”. The former Leader of Opposition, former Democratic Party MP and now National Unity Platform (NUP) MP have answer for answered for his actions. He has only deflected and avoided any accountability … for his actions in Office. That’s what he should have done.

The MP cannot run away from his past and what he has done as an Opposition MP. That’s what has been asked of him. The NUP Party have also addressed the matter and asked him to act accordingly, but he has instead defied them.

This Thanksgiving in Masaka was done to solidify his position and his popularity. Nevertheless, it was falling flat and he didn’t have as much popularity as he said he did. It didn’t cause as much friction or political capital as he thought he should. Therefore, Mpuuga MP should reflect on his actions and what he has done during this term alone.

If Mpuuga thinks this is wise politicking ahead of the 2026 elections. It isn’t words of wisdom or giving good vibes. Mpuuga MP is just another corruptible leader and “my turn to eat” person in office. That’s who he is and he expect us to take his words for it.

That’s why Mpuuga MP isn’t my leader, neither is anyone who accepts bribes, graft, corruption and siphoning funds from the state coffers. Thieving is thieving regardless of how you characterize it. The MP cannot deny that and he can act above it, but that doesn’t make it true.

Mathias Mpuuga MP needs guidance and this recent Thanksgiving haven’t given him an edge. Neither has it solidified his position or his place within the NUP party. Instead his a man on his own and wants us all to cheer him along. That will not happen…

Especially, when he cannot listen to simple instructions and adhere to internal party documents. Instead he rather join hands with other corrupt leaders and think he can get away with it. Peace.

Opinion: Mpuuga’s low energy Thanksgiving…

“A section of Mathias Mpuuga’s supporters burst into a song in Luganda loosely translated into English as, “What are they accusing him of? Mpuuga did not steal.” This was shortly after the thanksgiving mass held at Kitovu Sports Arena in Masaka” (NTV Uganda, 21.06.2024).

The former Leader of Opposition and currently Parliamentary Commissioner, Mathias Mpuuga MP are today holding a Thanksgiving in Masaka. That’s to show his leadership and connections, as it is a move of power. He wants to show that he stills matters and can sway public opinion. However, Mpuuga seems like a lost duck now.

It wasn’t long ago that the NUP went on a Mobilization Tour to Masaka and the picture was totally different. Those pictures and videos shows where Mpuuga has failed. The NUP which Mpuuga is supposed to work together with and be a part of. Didn’t help him here and the public disdain for him is obvious. Because if they supported him like Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine. Then the streets would be flooded and there would be a hard time to drive the convoy of vehicles on the streets of Masaka. However,r we see that isn’t the case in regard to Mpuuga.

The ones saying this problem within the NUP leadership. No, it is much bigger, as the misuse of office and siphoning funds are the grand issue. The NUP wants to be difference from the regime itself. Then it cannot have representatives and leaders who acts like the National Resistance Movement (NRM). If there is no difference from them. Why should people pick the NUP instead of the NRM?

The ones acting like this is a Bobi Wine versus Mathias Mpuuga. It is much bigger than that. It is the Mpuuga versus Uganda. It is him versus the State. A state that he has no trouble eating directly from the state coffers. As an MP he can take funds from the state reserves for personal reasons. That isn’t a sort thing that you should promote, but this is what Mpuuga does.

Mpuuga MP is willing to sacrifice his career and name over 500 million shillings. Regardless of other MPs misuse of office. That doesn’t save him or his agency in this regard. Mpuuga MP could have avoided it and been shielded himself from actions like these. However, he decided to be corrupted and eat of the plate of others.

That’s why people cannot forgive him… and we will not. We can expect this sort of action from NRM MPs and NRM Ministers. Nevertheless, we should hope that the opposition would be different and have some moral backbone to not accept to participate in this sort of behaviour. No one should do it, but we know the system is rigged for it. Therefore, people will eat, but some people should have the courage and be bold to say “no”. Peace.

Opinion: Mpuuga MP is 500 million shillings richer and runnin’

“When they say that if you accept and apologize we shall forgive you, who speaks about corruption and forgiving in the same line? Who are you?” – Mathias Mpuuga MP (05.06.2024)

I don’t know why Mathias Mpuuga went on NBS Television and spoke his mind, as he was invited to speak on the matter of national importance, the State of the Nation Address, which the President is soon to preside over in Parliament. Alas, he had a theme, but it ended up speaking about the Service Award and the inner-party reaction to it.

Mpuuga MP is trying to run away from Service Award and his role as a Parliament Commissioner. He has to be held accountable and haven’t been transparent about his actions. That’s why his being a person of interest and is under fire.

The MP has had the time and even gotten the ability by his own party to resign from his role. A Party that has given him the ability to be the Leader of Opposition and later the Commissioner. He should be lucky that they didn’t do more or ask for more from him. Just that he gives way and stepped down.

Nevertheless, the greed and the arrogance is more important. He has to stand tall and be on point. They are saying his a wiseman and a seasoned politician. As an MP he has shown years of experience, but he hasn’t handled this wisely. If he had.. .he would have resigned and this would have died more down. As he would have acted and been more sincere.

Instead his a man who takes 500 million shillings, which is a unjustified perk and extra-ordinary pay-off for his work as a Parliament Commissioner. That’s why he thinks he deserves it and is a man who should get it. Even when everyone knows it is a outrageous misuse of office and added public expenditure on him.

The peculiar thing about Mpuuga is that he spoke against people himself. In his earlier days in the Activists 4 Change (A4C) he would have rebuked and demonstrated against himself. As a man in the trenches and an activist, he would have written a Press Release and been vocal against MPs like himself. However, when he got power and prestige, he wanted to eat as the predecessors he spoke up against.

That’s why Mpuuga is an example of how a man of principle is worthless when he doesn’t stand by these words or even the acts of the past. He would have been on the streets and called for the public to rally against himself. That’s because there is no proper justification for the Service Award. However, he would never do that… and he knows it himself too.

The ones who fought with him in those days should feel betrayed and disgusted of what he become. He became the same sort of fella he wanted gone. Mpuuga has become the person he would have fought. That is a telling story and shows how wrong he is, but his using every opportunity to defend himself. Because he knows… perfectly well… that there is no coming back from this. Peace.

Opinion: Nanyonga, the ignorant MP…

The last 24 hours has been hectic for National Unity Platform (NUP), Member of Parliament, Veronica Nanyonga, the Woman MP of Bukomansimbi District. The former Democratic Party candidate for the same district and now NUP representative.

She has gotten into hot weather over the acts of signing the censure motion of the Parliament Commissioners. The MP claims she didn’t know what she signed off on and that’s a particular way to put it.

As an MP she should study, check and be able to read the documents in front of her. She should have the mental capacity to check and see if it is a genuine or righteous thing to do. It shows that she’s just following the crowd and dancing to whatever that fits the tune. Just thinking it was the attendance list and not the censure motion. Alas, she could have read the header of the page to know what it was. Certainly, one of the minutes of the shadow cabinet would have been designated to this.

That’s why the MP should know better and now only showing ignorance. Pure unadulterated ignorance of it’s purest form. If she thinks its wise to remove her signature or trying to disassociate herself with the motion. Well, she’s at a loss.

The MP should know better and the motion is created out of a need to sanction and hold people accountable at the August House. The Service Award that is haunting the Parliament Commissioners. As she signed the motion, she partake in the proceedings and the gesture of supporting the cause of action against the greedy Commissioners. However, with revoking or disassociating herself. She is being lax about the thing and it’s not a good look.

She is either ignorant about the paperwork around her or about the pending case against the Parliament Commissioners. As an MP she should represent and act on behalf of her constituents. I wonder if they would be happy that she acts in this way and isn’t concerned about the aftermath.

Nanyonga has the right to not participate in the proceedings. Nevertheless, she has taken a step and made amends. She should reconsider her stances and especially if she is concerned about corruption and misuse of office in the future. Because the MP is either behind graft or blind to it. As an MP she can either act against it or being ignorant about it. I go for the latter, because I don’t think she really wants to work against it. If she wanted to campaign or be a voice against corruption. She wouldn’t have revoked or withdrawn her signature. Therefore, this doesn’t add up and we can beg to question her actions.

It would have been better if she had remained silent or done nothing. That would have been better. We wouldn’t have discussed her or her role for that matter. Peace.