Opinion: The Convoy is the owner of the Republic

When the President thinks of leaving his home to Kampala, you mean you have no mechanism of knowing when to close the road? He doesn’t pay in the first place, now you inconvenience people who pay and that isn’t to say that the President is less important. I personally appreciate the value of the President’s security that is why I have no quarrel with lining up his soldiers along the entire route, but the President is using one lane, you close even the next one, does it make sense to you whether economic or social sense? Instead, it endangers his security because somehow, he is going to be entangled with people who have been locked up in a particular area and congested” – Medard Lubega (12.03.2024).

Someone didn’t get the memo. I cannot fault the Member of Parliament for not getting it. Nevertheless, His Excellency, the Fountain of Honour and the President is the “owner” of the Republic. It is all in his hands and his words are the law. That’s why he can write a letter and direct people where to go or do. Therefore, it makes sense that in his power to stop traffic and takeover roads.

The President is living the high life. The man, the myth and the legend of Museveni is allowed to whatever he feels like it. His the man who are a demigod and a unique person. The forever Very Important Person (VIP) and Commander-in-Chief. There is nothing that the General and Head of State cannot do.

That’s why roads have to be blocked and the routes his taken has to be sealed off. It don’t matter if citizens or people are getting issues because of it. They are there to serve him and be the servants he needs.

We can see it and we know the President has a massive convoy. That has been recorded and his minions has it too. Cabinet Ministers and other high ranking officials drives like they own the roads too. They have learned that from the head and its shown for everyone.

That the MP is questioning it now shows ignorance to the fact that his the almighty and the others are in his way. Everyone is supposed to know this and his an overlord. The man above society and the one who has all answers. That’s why he was the only man with a vision. Therefore, anyone shouldn’t challenge him and his rights.

When he needs a road. The other commuters and people needs to back-off. It becomes his and he can do whatever he feels like. They can use safety and whatever regulation as a reason for it. However, we know this is a power-move and the President bashes in the prestige.

The MP will never stop this from happening. Museveni will continue with his activity. The people around Museveni will direct and ensure his passage without concern of others. It is only one man that matters and that is the President.

That’s the memo that the MP never got. The State House should send it to him and get him to acknowledge that. Peace.

Opinion: Nabbanja we see you…

Stop accusing me of stealing iron sheets. Talk about the things you have done for the people, I have never stolen iron sheets. Don’t accuse me of stealing iron sheets. You have done the likes of [Mathias] Mpuuga giving themselves Shs500m, did you hear my name among those? By the time I became Prime Minister, I had already roofed my house with roofing tiles (tegula), the other iron sheets I took them to Kagadi where they were used to roof a church. So don’t spoil my name, Ssenyonyi and team, the problem of corruption will kill our country. Money is stolen; iron sheets are stolen, even from the Office of the Prime Minister” – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (10.03.2024).

The Prime Minister thinks we have forgotten that she was investigated together with several ministers and high ranking officials who was a part of the mabaati scandal last year. This one is lingering on her, as it was part of her Office, which the stockpile of Mabaati was taken from. She had to know what went down and not just blame lower ranking officials within her office. However, we know her arrogance and won’t take responsibility.

We shouldn’t be shocked that Nabbanja acts like this. She has the hubris and arrogance of it. At the moment she’s untouchable and one of them. It is really striking that she defends the Mabaati thieving… by roofing a church in Kagadi, but it was destined for Karamoja sub-region. Which means the mabaati never went where it was supposed too. No matter what the cause or the supposed usage in another region.

Her defence is that things, money and in general things are stolen from her office anyway. That isn’t a valid response. It is just an admission of guilt and telling what is going on behind closed doors. She isn’t showing strength or leadership by saying it.

Well, things are going missing like mabaati, money and whatnot. People just take things from the stockpiles, which are supposed to be delivered to certain programs and people. Nevertheless, my minions and other high ranking officials are eating of this plate. Don’t mind us… we are doing our duty and we are working for the people doing so.

It is just striking the way she tries to defend all of this. The mismanagement, the rot of the system and how the Office of the Prime Minister is a den of thieves. If it was run correctly she wouldn’t need to defend it. We wouldn’t have to call her out and knowingly seek out her part of the theft. However, we have too, because there is no other way.

The PM cannot spin this around. Especially in her defence of herself is saying there things stolen from her office anyway. That is just really strange, but that is also done to pin blame on others in her near proximity. She speaks of not spoiling her name, but she’s weakening her office by saying what she said.

If you want good spin or better arguments. Don’t expect them from this Prime Minister. She will only try to forge a narrative that others are to blame, but not her. That’s not working when the ill deeds are happening in her midst. Peace.

Yellow Youth Movement (YYM): Response to NRM Youth League Leadership Propaganda Statement titled ‘For Immediate Release’ disregarding the YYM Petition to the Chairman of hte NRM Party and the CEC (10.03.2024)

National Resistance Movement – Youth League (NRM-YL): Press Release (09.03.2024)

Opinion: Among will only be touched if she flies to close to the sun

The ones working for censoring or impeaching the Speaker of the House, Anita Among… you are running a fools errand at the moment. There is justification for it and the misuse of office is obvious. However, in the Republic and with the ruling regime… those things doesn’t matter and we all know that.

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) won’t strike hard on corrupt officials and neither will the State House. It will give a few fire and fury speeches, but actions is another matter. We all see it from a mile away. There is no birds or verbatim messages being sent from Entebbe to Nile Avenue. No, nothing and we can just live another day.

The Speaker is to date untouchable. She is supreme and can run the shop as she pleases. She can be vocal and act as an overlord, as long as she serves the purpose of the Head of State. His Excellency won’t strike at her, as long as she serves his eery whim. That’s what she does and skims a little of the top doing so. Keeping the MPs in order and keeping them tight-knit under her reign. This is her prerogative and she’s thriving on the power-trip.

Some MPs might be frustrated and feel humbled by her. Among is maybe not the average cup of tea. As he expect blind loyalty and follow her orders to a T. There is no second chance or room for mistakes. You abide by her word and dance when she tells you too.

If you do that… then she will honour you and give you gifts. She will usher in a new era and give you the time of day. The perks, the allowances and all your needs will be met. As long as you keep your eyes shut at her practices and misuse of office. No one is to speak of the theft, the thieving and the enrichment of her household. No, she just built a mansion and praised herself as a new Queen in town.

That’s why we just have to await another turn. The 11th Parliament won’t sanction her or have the power to do so. No, she will not allow anyone to censor her or even go after her. If they try… the MPs who writes the motion or even files the paperwork will be endangered. If you thought Zaake MP could be hurt. The ones who goes after her livelihood will be taken out and be vilified easily.

Speaker Among can only be taken out if she tries to jump the line like Amama Mbabazi. If Among believes she’s the next in line and aims at the throne. We have to see the Speaker vocally and deliberately acts to get ahead of time. That she wants to become the Head of State and become a Presidential Candidate. If she does that… she will be dethroned and clipped off her wings.

Among would lose everything, temporarily. Until, she returns to the fold and begs for mercy to His Excellency. That’s the game and we have seen that gambit before.

The Speaker no matter how powerful she is right now. She is still in the mercy of the President. As long as the President see value in her actions. She will be allowed to entertain and continue her practices, but the moment she defies or act in spite of that. That’s when the table turn and her demise will come. Peace.

Opinion: If an MP can be bought… [then they are not beholden to any sort of dogma…]

This should be a worry and a concern, as the news of the Exhibition of the Parliament. That is not only showing the Speaker and Deputy Speaker eating large, but also the Leader of Opposition or other appointees. Therefore, anyone who is part of the August House can be bought and sold…

That’s why the Opposition are toothless and only doing gimmicks. The NRM MPs are awaiting their pay-day and pay-checks after the NRM Caucus ahead of a vote. That is well known practice, but there has been running to the offices and other clerks within the Parliament who has had envelopes ready to give to the MPs ahead of votes. This has been reported and become a normal practice there.

When you know that MPs are accepting and taking these “suits” or “envelopes” ahead of votes. They can be bought and their representation is mute. These people are only rubber-stamping the will of others and doesn’t have a soul in it themselves. They are just awaiting more funds and money to do their actual job.

They are voted in on a party programme and working towards a collective goals. While also supposed to work for their community and the ones living in their constituency. That seems to be forgotten by the MPs themselves. As they settle in Office and their tenure. Their whole campaign and pledges are fading memory.

That’s how things are looking and it’s not only the ruling regime’s own cadres who does this. It is across the board and they use the office for personal benefits. That is done by voting in favour of better salary or perks. They are ensuring their family members or friends are hired to do “state work” but isn’t necessarily qualified. Even side-dishes are getting this treatment and is pushed into jobs that others would be more fitted for. That’s done not by the NRM alone, but opposition party MPs too.

This is why the undress and revealing the rot in the Parliament is needed. Both sides are eating and using their time to bargain for a better life. The better life for themselves and their inner-circle, but not serving the public. They are there to get more perks, benefits and a huge retirement. This is all done on the expense of the public.

When the MPs are doing this and getting the funds. They are compromised and captured by the acts of greed. Instead of being transparent or accountable. Neither are their honest with the public. The people cannot spot the difference between the Government MPs and the Opposition MPs. When they are all busy eating and finding ways to get a better plate of food. That’s what they are doing and not acting on the promises of the campaign.

This is hurting the National Unity Platform (NUP), Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), JEEMA, Democratic Party (DP), Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and whoever else representing in the Parliament. It is hurting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) too, but they are expected to it, but the Opposition and such are supposed to be a stark contrast to the government.

The regime is expected to eat and not care about the consequences. They have had scandal after scandal for decades on end without any sort of serious ramification. The NRM has had a scapegoat and a fall-guy, but after the dust is settle. Everything goes back to normal and the Ministers can find a new scheme to get-rich-quick. Therefore, the saga goes on and we clock another year in power.

The opposition MPs shouldn’t act like the NRM. However, in some instances they do and the exhibition shows just that. It is damaging the trust of the Parliament. The NUP or other Opposition MPs should be worried about their actions too. They are supposed to be different, but if they just eat. Why should the public trust them ever again?

The NRM MPs can also loose and Independent MPs can be elected in their place. We have seen big-men fall in primaries and in the general elections. Therefore, no one is untouchable. While some will be “elected” unopposed and we can expect the plan of this in 2026 too. Which is how the NRM gets the majority in the election in combination of the “special” MPs and their “unique” elections to ensure the NRM leaning ones and the numbers on the Museveni side. Therefore, things won’t change all of a sudden.

This is a systematic rot. A planned effort to let greed and nepotism haunt the chambers. This is ensuring the compromised MPs will work in favour of what the Government and the President needs. Because if they are hungry and wants to eat. Then they will bend their principals and be willing to work without question… as they in need of more food on their plate. They will continue to ask for more and wants more culinary adventures. When the President knows this… he will pay for their conferences and trips abroad. So, they can live in luxury, but when they return. They are supposed to deliver what he wants and not cry out loud. That’s how it goes and how things are fixed in favour of the tyrant.

The ones surprised by this… haven’t followed them for years. This is just what they do and we can all see it happening. It doesn’t matter what creed, logo or party they represent. They are all willing to sell their office to gain some monetary gains. That’s what we see and we are just stating the obvious. Peace.

Opinion: A House of Thieves…

They are eating plentiful, the Members of Parliament. They MPs has salaries, cars, servants and all other perks covered by the taxpayer. The MPs are the ones that is getting sitting fees and other stipulated funds for doing their job. While also ensuring family members and friends getting appointed. Therefore, the whole system is rigged and we can all see it.

This isn’t only for the ruling regime, the ruling party… not this involves everyone who touches the grounds of the August House. The 11th Parliament is following where the old ones left off. The MPs are getting funds, salaries and perks beyond imagination. They can vote on special votes and get big deals, which the average citizen could only dream off. That is happen with ease as the foxes is the guards of the hen-house.

It doesn’t matter if the Speaker and Deputy Speaker is getting refurbished houses or lavish vacations. The Leader of Opposition and Commissioners are getting “service awards”. No, they are all eating of the plate and enjoying it while they can.

The MPs knows this and that’s why they fight so hard to get elected. They know they will get money for favourable votes. There are known “suits” and “envelopes” coming their way if they follows the programme. That’s how the system is built and the greed encircle the whole house.

We are just seeing how they take care of themselves. The salaries and sitting fees has risen over the years. The MPs has ensured they are getting paid and even more money for whatever needs they have. This being cars, drivers, secretaries and phones. There is nothing that isn’t covered while they are still earning millions of shillings doing their job.

The MPs and the Cabinet members have a lavish lifestyle. If you are an retired Vice-President, Speaker or Minister there will be perks too. They will still be paid better than most and can live without any fear whatsoever. That’s another reason to fight for and be loyal to the cause, as the monetary gains are prolonged long after your term was in office.

This is why MPs wants to linger in Parliament. They know they can re-negotiate and vote on their own perks. They can ensure higher salaries and better vehicles for that matter. There is nothing that can stop them. It is the price they have for “serving”.

The greed of the MPs is obvious and clear. The same MPs that claim they need the big salaries and perks to cover electoral debt. While that might be true for some, but possibly not for all. As they are able to invest and buy real-estate while being in office. The MPs can suddenly own businesses and be investors themselves. Because the salaries and compensations are so big they can use that to enrich themselves further. That’s what they are doing…

This is the system that Museveni and his NRM has built. They are all just there to eat. It doesn’t matter if it is NRM MPs or Opposition. They can get wealthy and eat. It is their turn and we are just seeing it unfold. Peace.

National Resistance Movement (NRM): Central Executive Committe (CEC) – Consultative CEC Members’ Meeting (23.02.2024)

Opinion: Honorable Mao, Mzee will never finish anything…

“The reason I accepted to join the government is to oversee the transition process… The President said he needed more time to finish the unfinished projects and then we can discuss the next steps. I believe that he also supports peaceful transition of power” – Hon. Nobert Mao (NTV Uganda, 20.02.2024).

The DP-NRM Agreement is haunting the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao. The Democratic Party President who signed of his political capital and will for a short-change of a plum job in government. Mao now has work with “no surprises” and in “coordination” with the National Resistance Movement (NRM).

As Minister and regarding the agreement, Mao must be vouched for and work directly for the government. Which means he is in the mercy of the government and the NRM Caucus. He is a figurehead of an “opposition” who accepted to be part of the government. However, his just one of them and a technocrat. Because his not an elected legislator, but an appointee for the “fire-sale” of the DP Party. Using the DP Party as leverage for his own political career or whatever that is left of it. Before this, he was more on NBS Frontline than building the strength of the DP Party. That’s why the renegades and the defiant people within DP went to the NUP ahead of the 2021 election.

Now that we are here and Mao is still speaking of a peaceful transition of power. Something that hasn’t existed in the Republic. Museveni took power by the gun and won’t leave it as long as his breathing. The ones believing that… well, it got to be an internal rebellion or Brutus drawing his knife to take away power from old Yoweri.

Mao can believe that he works on the transition or the future of the Republic. Nevertheless, Mao is only self-serving and Museveni has no plan or shown any signs of retiring. Neither has the NRM or anyone in association challenged Museveni to step down. There is no relief or proof of any sort of succession of power. As long as this is just talk and hearsay, nothing will happen.

No one has been able or allowed to step up. Mao will not be able to sell or make it believable that it will happen in 2026. People are already throwing their weight behind Museveni for 2026. They are saying his still their “man” and “flagbearer”.

Museveni will never finish his projects, he will move the goal-post and change the narrative. As long as the East African Community isn’t a federation or a confederacy without him as the Head. He will not retire. As long as the UPE or the 10 Point Program isn’t implemented. The old man has no reason to step down and be absent from the halls of power. No, he will always find an excuse and we all know it.

Mao can try to forge himself as a man of the hour, but we know a puppet. A nice, handpicked puppet for Museveni. Norbert might not like that, but that is the price for trading your soul for temporarily political capital. When Mao has used up his currency and cannot deliver anything substantial for Mzee. The Old Man with the Hat will drop him fast… and he should be aware of that.

Norber Mao is living on borrowed time and no one will pay his “debt”. Peace.

Uganda Law Society (ULS) – Joint Working Committee on Certificates of Succession – Further Concerns on Judicial Independence and Imparitality (19.02.2024)