Opinion: Kampala and the KCCA is Museveni’s domain…

“You ‘Kampalanians’ might not know all this because you are here in Kampala with your NGOs” – President Yoweri Kaguta Musveni (12.012.2015).

We know the outcry and the reasons of the lack of good governance in Kampala. It is self-serving and a created structure to benefit the President. The President knows that he cannot get the majority or have his party in the elected offices of the capital. That’s why he has chosen to build structures above the elected officials.

This happens to be the Ministry of Kampala, the Presidential Advisor to Kampala and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). The KCCA is created to ensure the Lord Mayor and others are ceremonial leaders with no real say and no real power. They are just mere galleon figures and there for the charade of “democracy”.

While the KCCA and the Ministry is there to govern. The KCCA and the appointed Council are there to overturn and control the elected leaders. If they are division councillors or division mayors. They are all bound by the governing principles of the KCCA. These aren’t independent and the one who has the power is the ones leading the KCCA.

The Lord Mayor can only show up and be visible, but the one with all power and has the real mandate is the Executive Director of the KCCA. The Deputy as well, has more say than the Lord Mayor. That’s because the appointed leadership means more than the elected ones.

That’s why everything wrong with the KCCA comes from the President. It is the authority created by the President and for the President. This is to ensure his loyal subordinates works there and further his interests on his behalf. They are there to serve Museveni and not the Citizens of Kampala. That’s why they have a job and a title. It is to serve the President and his will.

This is why the KCCA Act was created in 2010 and later amended too. It has been done to secure the President and whatever whims he has. President Museveni is in-charge and make the final decisions. He directs the Executive Director and whoever he has appointed within the KCCA. They are all awaiting the letter or decree to do so. Therefore, if the KCCA doesn’t act or doesn’t appear visible. It is all on the mercy of the President.

So, when something isn’t adding up in the capital. Know that the High Above is behind it all. It is his men and his appointees that are in-charge. They awaiting directives and the final word before acting. The KCCA is a authority and an instrument to undermine the will of the people. It is a way of taking away the power of the ballot and of the citizens as a whole. This overbuilding and institution is there to overshadow and break the will of the people. That’s why its there, because they dare to vote for the Opposition and for the likes of a Erias Lukwago.

That’s why the President appoints the Executive Directors and other members of the KCCA. That’s why he appoints a Minister and a Presidential Advisor. It is all for a reason and that’s to secure his will and his say. Not for the betterment of the capital or the city. No, this is done for selfish reasons and for one man only. The sole reason for the demise of people and lack of good governance. Just so Museveni can have control and micro-manage the Capital as he deems fit. Peace.

Opinion: Mirundi will be remembered [and maybe not the way he envisioned]

The motor-machine mouth and political commentator Tamale Mirundi died this week. He died after getting treatment for disease. So, it was announced by the hospital that he was “late” and wouldn’t live another day.

A man that you can be conflicted about, as he isn’t a saint or a hero. He took the side of the President. Even if the man was sacked by the State House with internal conflict created during his time. There were rumours that the First Lady wanted him gone and that’s why he was fired from being the Presidential Spokesperson.

After over a decade in the State House. He went to the television and radio. There he was a guest, a paid contributor and a vocal commentator. You could always know that he would speak out and not hold back. Though you knew it would be in favour of the President and his causes.

Mirundi was a man of the President. Even if the President had discarded him and didn’t need his services directly anymore. He wasn’t as favoured and lost way quickly. Mirundi got hired by NBS Television, but later fired there too.

He was part of radios based in the Central Regions, which isn’t mourning him or doing it publicly. That’s compelling…

We know that Mirundi wouldn’t mourn opposition leaders or opposition activists dying. He would call them names and spread venom. That would be in favour of the President and his National Resistance Movement ((NRM).

It is a reason why he wore the Yellow Beret and downplayed the National Unity Platform or the People Power Movement for that matter. He would easily have mocked and made attempts to defend the demise of other. Mirundi could have danced on their graves and made a fool out of them. We have seen that, time and time again.

You can ask… should we do better? Yes, we should do better. We should be better and acknowledge our fault. That’s something Mirundi never would do. When he has been wrong, he has come with swords and guns. That’s what he has done to send a message and get what was his. People forget that, but those dramatic moments was created by and for his benefit.

Mirundi will be remembered as a man for the President. A man who used his intellect and words to defend and spin the news for Museveni. That’s who Mirundi was, and the President could never be wrong. The President could have done whatever and Mirundi would make up reasons for why it went down. That’s who Mirundi was, and he didn’t mind.

We know how Joseph Tamale Mirundi has contributed to the public discourse. He has used his platform and his voice for the betterment of his life. Just to fight for and be a vocal supporter of the President. A man of the tyrant and dictator… Mirundi never see any fault in Museveni and that was who he was. Anyone around Museveni could fail or have bad judgment, but the President he was a Demigod and the High Above for a reason.

Time will always be a lesson. The acts of Mirundi will be remembered. Just like his words and decisions made in public. He decided to be this man and that’s why some of us remember him just like this. Not like it changes anything, but its still part of the contemporary history.

Mirundi can now rest. He won’t need to speak or defend anyone else. He has done his duty and now he can live his afterlife. Where he must defend his legacy and his actions to the high and mighty. Just like the rest of us, when our time comes. Peace.

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: Mzee cannot be controlled…

Museveni buying shoes in Wandegeya, 02.06.2017.

“We can’t plan for it (Presidential Donations) because I don’t know whom he (President Museveni) is donating to. So there is no way I can say, let us plan for Shs500Bn because I don’t know, whom he is going to donate to. But we capture according to urgency and the capacity of the budget. It isn’t that we discriminate. But I think we can curb it via the political side, like now if I happen to go to Cabinet everyone is sending me a chit, I don’t know what to do because the budget can’t satisfy. I don’t know how I can advise on that because I can’t stop the President from donating” – Jane Barekye, State House Controller (13.08.2024).

Who knew that State House and the Government couldn’t have control or have an oversight of whatever whims or ideas the President has. That is what the State House Controller said yesterday in the Plenary Session in Parliament. Yes, this is in one instance, but it is compelling.

It is saying they cannot know what President Yoweri Kagtua Museveni donates too and who he has pledged funds for. Neither is there enough within the budgets or in the accounts to transfer the donations or gifts to whomever the President deemed fit. That just shows there is no plans for this and only done on a whim.

This is the problem of personalization of the state. When the state is all surrounded and being built around a person. This is dangerous individualism, which reflects badly on the government as a whole. Because the state doesn’t deliver and doesn’t do its duty. It promises funds and pledges, but cannot follow up on them. That’s because they are just empty words and rhetoric, but not something that necessarily implemented. Therefore, this shows what sort of structure and institution that is surrounding the President.

President Museveni can promise Peter, but he needs Paul to pay Peter. That’s how this looks like and he promises without any sort of idea what is budgeted or what is in the accounts. This shows the lack of good governance and even protocol for the matter. There is a lack of structure and mechanisms to ensure things get done. A lack of oversight and a lack of instruments, which should have been there.

The President shouldn’t be able or have the capacity to just do so. Especially, when there is no liquidity or financial backbone to do so. When the State House and the entities that is supposed to pay it out doesn’t have it. Then the President shouldn’t be allowed to speak or even promise anything. He should be silent and await the time the State House and the Office of the President has the money.

This isn’t a functioning government, but a one-man charade. A one man show that destroy the confidence and trust in the government. Because his pledges and supposed donations becomes pointless. When the Presidency and the State House cannot deliver or even ensure the words matters. That’s the endgame here and its obvious.

President Museveni shouldn’t be able to do this. His destroying himself and the state while doing so. Only creating more burden and more expenses without having the domestic revenue. The President isn’t fiscally responsible and neither does he think of the consequences of his actions. That’s for others to fix and pay the amends. Peace.

Opinion: More gerrymandering ahead of the 12th Parliament

The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja revealed that the operaytionalization of; Entebbe, Moroto, Nakasongola, Kabale, Wakiso cities will take place on 1st July 2025, before the 2026 general elections, a move that will see the number of MPs in Parliament increase further, from the current 553 MPs as at March 2024. Nabbanja made the revelation while responding to a question raised by Michael Kakembo (Entebbe Municipality) during the Prime Minister’s Question Time, during the Tuesday 8th August 2024 plenary sitting” (Parliament Watch, 09.08.2024).

If you felt the likes of 553 MPs are too much. There is plans to extend that even further. The gerrymandering of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) aren’t over. This is done in a manner to ensure more people in the 12th Parliament.

Just a friendly reminder that the 9th Parliament (2011-2016) had 375 MPs, the 10th Parliament (2016-2021) had 426 MPs and now it has in the 11th Parliament (2021-2026) has 553 MPs, which clearly isn’t enough. Just within a decade from the 9th Parliament to the 11th Parliament the additional seats is the massive amount of 178 MPs. That’s what that been created and in such a short time. This is the creation of districts and sub-countries, the splitting and creating new local governments. Just so they get a representative for every village and every former sub-county in the Republic.

If you didn’t feel the Parliament wasn’t bloated enough, as it has specialized MPs and such. It has all sorts of representation and which is why it has so many. The Parliament will add even more, as certain districts and such will change with the creation of cities. Which again means there will be more MPs and not just one, but plenty more. A city will have more and we can see this one coming. They will have more than one additional MP and this is a mess, which is created to ensure a bigger majority for the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Create new cities or districts to counter all polling data and secure new MPs for the ruling regime.

We know the Republic already has Youth MPs, Workers MPs or the UPDF MPs for that matter. It is just plenty of additional ones, which creates a majority for reason. They aren’t there for the “special interests” but for a security for the President.

Now we are seeing yet another plan to ensure majority. A way of creating even more division or more local government entities. Just so the Republic can have more Representatives in the Natioanl Assembly. The Parliament can just have more members. We can wonder if the goal is to get 560-570 MPs by 2026. Because, the creation of cities will cause split of districts and will create new sub-counties. Which we know will add plenty of MPs. That will even make sure with the wards and the division mayors within the cities itself.

In addition to the creation of the cities. There are new funding needed for the creation of it and have the entities ready for it. Meaning the local government needs bigger budget and the cities needs more funding in the beginning. Because they need to build and follow the protocol or stipulations of what a city is supposed to have. Meaning all other government services needs to be up to speed and have the additional manpower to run as a city. That’s most likely not in order or the state doesn’t have sufficient funds for it. Which we have seen in the past and the lacking resources to actually gerrymander like it does.

We will just see this sort of thing happening again. Especially when the state knows and cannot have a bigger burden. This is adding more expenses without having more domestic revenue. The state lacks domestic revenue, but still adds more public expenses. That’s really showing the bad side of this governance. Another round of misuse of funds and siphoning it too. The NRM knows all of it, but they are the ones that has created this system. Peace.

Uganda: Uganda Law Society (ULS) – Persistent Unlawful Interference by the Uganda Police with Citizens’ Rights to Peacefully Assemble and Demonstrate (05.08.2024)

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.

Opinion: Museveni is just using the ghetto

Ever since the People Power Movement and rise of Bobi Wine on the political spectrum. The President has been busy inter-mingling with the ghetto. It wasn’t a case or a consideration before that. So in the recent years he has appointed Butchaman, Kusasira and others all as a reason to tarnish and weaken Bobi Wine.

That the President has picked Jennifer Full Figure and others are for one reason. That’s to be a viable cadre and a person of interests in the ghettos of Kampala. That’s why he suddenly drops a billion on SACCO designated to the Ghetto. Just like he made an office for the Ghetto and also made one person the Presidential Advisor on Ghetto Affairs, but we have never seen any action or policy that has mattered over the years.

This is all a gimmick. It is nice photo-ops, but nothing else. Just like the IPOD Meetings and Head of Parties Conferences, which was nice for display, but he didn’t change things. The President doesn’t alter things that is working for him. His just duplicating offices and hiring busy-bodies with no real mandate. People who think they are consequential, but only useful idiots for the time being.

That’s why Ashburg Katto wasted his youth and his platform. He was used and spit out when he was out of use. The same will the people in the Ghetto SACCO see as well. Just like the others who has been appointed and entered into oblivion. It isn’t like Kusasira or Jennifer Full Figure has a say or matters in 2024. Yes, they got a high ranking official title and some perks, but that dwindles fast when their relevance withers.

That he again has the ghetto and some representative of them present is only a gimmick ahead of the polls. Because he knows that these are vital for Bobi Wine and the National Unity Platform (NUP). He wouldn’t have looked at them or been concerned about them, if otherwise. They are just useful people to make nice display of servitude.

The President haven’t cared or built structures to help the ghettos. Neither has his government policies been there to elevate their living standards. No, they have been left behind in his system and he cannot just dole out a few shillings ahead of election road map. Because that is what his doing now. Trying to sought relevance and bribe a few into submission. However, people should look through it.

We have seen this shallow ghetto gospel. He has singed these songs and left them astray after a hot minute. Only to show up and give a little token of appreciation. Hoping he can grasp one leader or one active fella to kiss the ring. Just so he can say – his or her is on my team. So we really care about the ghetto. We have Butchaman and Kusasira. See, see, we include the Ghetto. Even if it is only them who gets an envelope and their offices are practically worthless.

Therefore, the President’s games here is getting old. Just like his an old man himself and has to speak of ancient time when he “linked” up with the ghetto. Alas, no one is buying it. He only uses it now because its convenient for him. We all know it and he does too.

I don’t believe and neither should you. Peace.

Opinion: Three MPs busy praising the President for doing his duty…

COGNISANT THAT His Excellency, the President called upon Ugandans to desist from corruption since it is a danger to Uganda’s rapid social-economic transformation;

NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Parliament expresses gratitude to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Uganda for his clear and concise position of the state of the nation, in the State of the Nation Address” (Dr. Emely Kungoza MP – ‘Motion that thanks of Parliament be Recorded for the Clear and Precise Exposition of Government Policy Contained in the Address on the State of the Nation by H.E. the President to Parliament on 6th June 2024’ 01.08.2024).

Yesterday, three Members of Parliament was busy praising the President for the State of the Nation Address, which was held on the 6th June 2024. It is really striking how MPs are doing this. They are bending the knee and praising the President for doing his job. These are Hon. Emely Kungoza MP, Hon. Cathrine Lamwaka MP and Hon. Kunihira Agnes Abwoli MP.

We have seen this before, but this is how they will be remembered. They want to be remembered as cronies and self-serving individuals who did this as a token of loyalty. That’s why they did this Motion and also dropped a Justification for the Motion. Not that either of them are well crafted or good work of the MPs. No, this is just smug work to show the President that they sing his psalms and hope they can can his recognition.

In the justification, this paragraph stood out:

Lastly, I thank the President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, for the impressive socioeconomic transformation, which has been achieved under the NRM Government since 1986. The wealth and job-creation initiatives have enabled low income earning Ugandans to be part of the money economy which has enabled Uganda to attain the lower middle-income status” (Dr. Emely Kungoza MP – ‘Justification to a Motion that thanks of Parliament be Recorded for the Clear and Precise Exposition of Government Policy Contained in the Address on the State of the Nation by H.E. the President to Parliament on 6th June, 2024’ 01.08.2024).

It is like people don’t see what is happening or isn’t getting the memo. The motion itself and justification is just rewriting the speech of the President. It is just verifying it and trying to make these statements real. Instead of working on the prospects of the speech and such. They are instead blindly worshipping the President for speaking to them.

It is really sad to see this and the display isn’t a sign of confidence. The MPs does to be recognized and be viable to the President. They hope His Excellency appreciate it and give his blessings to them. They need him to see them and hopefully give them some of his time. That’s why they are doing this and serving him this way.

We can just see how they are playing as servants of the President. Not as leaders or representatives of the people. No, they are just there to hoodwink people and be there to hopefully get into the good graces of His Excellency. That’s what they are doing and that’s why they took part in this shindig.

This isn’t a sign of greatness… but a sign of desperation, a need to be seen and get some recognition. That’s what happened here and the Honourables are wasting not only their time, but everyone else by doing so too. 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.