Kenya: Kongamano La Mapinduzi (KLM) – Response to President’s State of Nation Address (15.12.2024)

Besigye behind bars for 52 days [on the 7th of January 2025] without proper trial as a civilian…

“Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj Obed Lutale have been remanded to Luzira Prison until Jan 7, 2025. This follows a delay in constituting their defence team after lead counsel Martha Karua was denied a practicing license by the Uganda Law Council” (Nexus Media, 11.12.2024).

You know the Makindye Military Court and the authorities have targeted the opposition leader and activist Dr. Kizza Besigye, as they kidnapped and apprehended him in Nairobi, Kenya. Yesterday it was official that he will go 52 days without a proper trial or produced in court. As a civilian tested and tried in a Court Martial.

Meanwhile, we aren’t hearing about witnesses, production of evidence or any proof of the alleged crimes or conspiracy to do so. No, the state is just busy blocking the representation of Besigye in the Court. Also, they are just remanding it and not actually doing it. The typical act of the courts under this Museveni era.

They are deferring cases, keeping them remanded for ages and never ever delivering anything sincere in the Courts. That is what is going on here, as the political gambit and works are reflected in it all. As the lawyers are barred from entering and such. This case just shows how the President is having a hold on every entity of the state.

Dr. Kizza Besigye is captured, apprehended and charged because of who he is, and the state manufactures criminal conspiracy easily. We have seen how many times they claim the opposition plans to blow up gas-stations and create riots in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Region. That happens so often…

So, to believe the charges on the questionable gun-charges on him. Shows how the state works and elaborately tarnish any open dissent. Besigye is the nemesis that never left the realm of the state. A man who is vocal and has the ability to be relevant because of his message. A message the state wants to silence and doesn’t want people to react too. Therefore, it is so easy to make up a criminal prosecution and go after him.

We know this is made up charges and the misuse of power of the authorities. They are doing this because of the paranoia of the State House. The President cannot get over the enemy or his way of operating. This is why the President uses the Court Martial to prove his power. Alas, it shows how weak he is too. Because he has no validity or sincerity using it.

Besigye is a victim of his popularity and his way of manoeuvring. If Besigye was more silent and in the dark. He wouldn’t be touched, but since his in the spotlight and daring the state. That’s why they pick on him and pin him with crimes. Therefore, we are seeing it happening yet again. To a man that deserves better.

When he returns to the Court Martial over the new year’s…. He will be in custody for 52 days and counting. That just shows the impunity and misuse of law enforcement against a civilian. Besigye is a victim and should have his freedom. The guns and the allegations will be squashed, because they are fiction. Fiction deserves to be in books and not in Court documents. Peace.

Law Society of Kenya (LSK): Statement on the Law Society on the Decision of the Law Council of Uganda on Hon. Martha Karua, SC. (10.12.2024)

Joint Statement on the Abduction of Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajj. Obeid Kamulegeya from Kenya and their Arraignment before the General Court Martial (09.12.2024)

Kenya: Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) – Let There Be No Misunderstanding among Kenyans (06.12.2024)

Opinion: The Besigye case is an indictment of the Museveni era

“The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has issued a production warrant directing the Uganda Prisons Services to produce Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye to continue with the trial  in which he is accused of  inciting violence” (Uganda Radio Network, 05.12.2024).

The recent case of abduction, subsequent arrest and detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye is just a proof of how the oppression of the Republic works. Besigye is just a live manifestation of how they work. This isn’t new, but sadly how the National Resistance Movement (NRM) uses their authority, monopoly of violence and silence its critics.

Dr. Kizza Besigye was kidnapped and abducted from Nairobi, Kenya, as he was a visitor and a man who planned to participate in a book-launch of an opposition leader there. That was thwarted and stopped. He couldn’t take a part of that and was later revealed to be in custody and to be produced to the Makindye Military Court. A civilian tried in a Court Martial.

As the case itself is questionable at best, as it is as manufactured as can be. Since the man was supposed to carry UPDF monopolized pistols and ammunition. Meanwhile also having the time to schedule and incite violence in Uganda. Therefore, the authorities and the criminal prosecution have to prove these alleged crimes and come fourth with evidence of both. Alas, that will take forever, and we know they are “pending it all”.

This case will be stalled and be pushed back. That is custom and ordinary practice. As the criminals and the supposed felons are captured before the deed. Neither is their witnesses, or any proof provide to the courts. Neither if they are civilian nor a military one. No, these things are prolonged and the agony never ending. They can push it for months and years before any sort of arrangement is put forward and the loss of interest in the case dies. That’s when the supposed felon is allowed to enter society again on bail. Meanwhile have to come to scheduled hearings and trials, but they will not address the matter either. Therefore, we know the drill here.

Nothing new under the sun. Nothing new at all. The NRM and the authorities can act a fool. They can take everyone for idiots and think we are all naïve. Alas, that isn’t the case. We know why they are doing it and stifling Besigye from operating as a civilian yet again. That’s what they are up too and hoping to stop him in his tracks.

However, this is just creating the same issue all over again. Doing the same bidding and creating same sort of fallacy. Which will only cause more havoc and pain. The suffering and the impunity against one man. They have pinned hundreds of charges on Besigye in the past and nothing has sticked. That’s because it is manufactured and used as a tool to silence the man. This the zero-sum game the state has and it’s obvious. Peace.

Uganda Law Society (ULS): Radical New Bar – An Open Letter to the Chief Justice (28.11.2024)

Opinion: The ODM cannot reconcile their future now

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) sold itself short by taking the Offices in the “broad based” government of President William Ruto. That the ODM “experts” allowed themselves to be swallowed and chewed out. Because they are legitimizing and defending the indefensible by being there. These men are now serving the system, the cartels and everything that is launching ill on society.

The ODM is no different than United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The ODM is just more of the same. They are defending Adani and other arrangements made by the state. The ODM “experts” will defend taxations and other measures, which will haunt the Republic. The same reason for why they came in after hijacking the starting revolution of the Gen Z. That’s what the ODM did and now they are whitewashing it and making it legit.

The ODM and their Cabinet Secretaries are stooges and fellow compatriots of the rigged system now. They are now allowing and accepting the fate of the people. That’s what they are doing and its who they are.

The likes of John Mbadi, Opiyo Wandayi, Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya are all there to serve the Presidency. They are no by default part of the administration and serving the interests of the state. That’s why they are defending the nature and being spoiled while doing so. These people are just as culpable and using their agency to be part of the inner-works of the government. Which by default is allowing the injustice, impunity and misuse of office to continue.

They are the helpful “yes-men” that is doing the bidding of their Lord. They are awaiting their turn and accepting their duty. These aren’t “experts” or technocrats doing a profession a favour. No, these are fellow politicians who have been able to get ahead and gotten a seat close proximity of the throne. That’s why the ODM is selling itself cheap by doing it.

The ODM is now culpable and giving Ruto credibility. They are willingly serving Kenya Kwanza and whatever they are doing. Odinga accepted it too… and doing so for the African Union position. They are all playing around and will find out.

The ones believe the ODM is different than UDA. Sorry brother, but they are siblings in the same government. They are part of the same vibe and is fighting for the same coins. These gentlemen of the ODM could have been hardliners from UDA. They are speaking like them and there is no difference from them. These people could have been the Tanga Tanga, the Sugoi mafia, because I see no difference… I can’t spot any significant attributes or such. Matter of fact they are twins and only has a different logo when campaigning.

The ODM party hopefully is properly damaged and destructive in the next General Election. As it has showed its true face. That’s who the ODM is and what they are willing to do. Just like Odinga is willing to have a Presidential Handshake to give him “glory” and a fancy title. That’s what he does and it’s like he accepts the trade-off for short-change.

The ODM is getting destroyed by Ruto and his minions. That’s because the ODM “experts” are serving him and they are willing to do it as well. We know it is bad… when you inter-change UDA with ODM and no one would paid it any attention.

The orange is rotten to the core and there will be no proper juice from this fruit. Peace.

Uganda Law Society (ULS): Statement Condemning the Rendition and Subsequent Prosecution of Dr. Kizza Besigye & 36 Others (22.11.2024)

Opinion: The words of Zakayo doesn’t matter today

“Activists Julius Kamau and Shad were arrested at a protest outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by masked police officers who were not wearing uniforms” (VOCAL Africa, 21.11.2024).

“This is how Julius Kamau and Shad Khalif have been arrested simply for carrying placards asking William Ruto to stop lying to the people of Kenya” (I Am Chege, 21.11.2024).

Today was the day that the State of the Nation address in Parliament in Nairobi, Kenya. There were protesters who was out on the streets. The authorities and security apparatus were aware and was present early. Both military and the police was out and about. Just to ensure things would go smoothly. However, they also taken away the liberties and the freedoms of the people.

We know things are wrong when police officers and security agents of the state is masked during the events that is spiralling out in the Central Business District of Nairobi. It shows they are acting in contempt with court orders. They are disobeying the rulings of the courts and continuing with impunity. This is the sort of state of affairs that are active in Kenya.

That’s why the words of His Excellency doesn’t have any value. They are pointless, worthless and benign. He can speak as fluently and vibrantly, speak with passion and with deep concern. However, no one should believe it. It is just hearsay and word salad to make him look supreme. The gullible will buy into the stick, but the rest will just be resisting the nonsense.

Zakayo, it is a reason why people are saying Ruto Must Go. There is a reason why earlier in the year they wanted you to resign. You foiled the people and was able to buy time. However, you are far from popular or even a beloved statesman as if. Only trying to consolidate and buy yourself leverage by appointing a few cabinet secretaries from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The ODM is saving your office and giving you a lifeline.

Zakayo can lie, deceive and be a con. As the Head of State he can try to foil the image and make himself look golden. Nevertheless, the likes of Kindiki and others are showing the true picture. The state of oppression, use of force and trying to propagandize the proceedings won’t help him. He can say he has achieved a lot, but the blood, the tears and destruction is for a reason.

The ones who died as a result of him staying in office. Those lives will be avenged eventually. The ones scorned and taken into custody in the night. The people who have been muted and silenced in fear of retribution. All of those are the ones that will suddenly spark. The political elites and the rackets surrounding it won’t be ready. The cartels and the ones who are in connection with the Executive. These will feel the pendulum and how it will swing. It is just a matter of time.

Abductions, kidnappings and random arrests won’t save the Presidency. The works of oppression and impunity cannot last. The pressure can’t be contained forever and at one minute it might spark again. The bullets, teargas and whatnot won’t salvage anything either. Right now it’s the ones that dares and is openly challenging. Suddenly the citizens are too tired and they will all run the streets.

Zakayo and his fellow comrades won’t be ready. We have already seen what the public is capable of and how powerful the Gen Z is when they start. If they see and act. These people can easily start a revolution and at that point. There is no point of return and only creating a new and brighter future. Peace.