Butukirile Emmanuel

Nature lover, AIESECer
Teacher, I.T ,Debate and Speech enthusiast,
Rotaracror, Community Service Nerd. Hustler 😊

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

What does it really take to get a Death Certificate in Uganda ??
I lost my father on 6th March 2025 and was buried two days later.
However upto now my family is still struggling to obtain a death certificate from Mulago Hospital. @MulagoHospital @NIRA_Ug @AgoraCFR

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@DaudiKabanda Gwe tokyali Kabanda Kati oli Kabada.

[Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda @SsemujjuIN]

There is no 28billion to pay intern doctors in the budget Museveni is presenting today, no 8billion for UNEB to train teachers on how to mark new syllabus, no 3.5billion to complete new syllabus but there is 211billion for welfare and entertainment for big people, 536 billion for special meals and drinks for big people, 196 billion for big people to donate, 17 billion for firewood, gas and charcoal and 2.6 trillion for classified expenditure!

[Dr. Christon A.K Rweshakyira @Dr_Chris_Twine]

As a Senior Consultant, the reason I haven't raised my voice is simple:
When the interns are gone, I will gladly show up at 5AM, clerk 80 patients, draw the blood, and run the night calls myself.
I am superhuman. Obviously.

As a Senior Nursing Officer, the reason I am silent is obvious:
I have no problem running three wards alone, fixing lines, tracking vitals, delivering babies, doing the paperwork.
I don't need hands. I have dedication.

As a Policymaker, the reason I haven't spoken is elegant:
The interns are a budget problem I solved by terming the students.
My children are not doing internship in Uganda, after all.

As a Patient, the reason I haven't complained is clear:
Even if the doctor cutting me open has worked 36 hours without food, just cut me open and take the baby out.
Hunger sharpens the hands. Everyone knows this.

As a Citizen, the reason I am unbothered is rational:
None of my children is a medic.
I have my pastor.
The system runs on miracles. Always has.

This policy is brilliant.
Let's all stay quiet and watch the magic happen.

[Uganda Medical Association @TheUMAofficial]

Let us be honest: the issue is not that medical interns are too many.
It is not that Uganda has no money.
It is that medical interns are not being treated as a priority.

Consider the choices being made:

• Parliament keeps growing.
Parliament’s budget reportedly doubled to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻. The money going to 529 MPs rose from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝗯 in 2020/21 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯 in 2026/27, an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟰.𝟰𝗯.
What direct return does this give the common Ugandan in a crowded hospital?

• Two offices alone tell the story.
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker offices had about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳.𝟭𝗯 combined in 2020/21. In 2026/27, they stand at about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟬.𝟮𝗯 , an increase of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰𝟯.𝟭𝗯 for only two offices.
That increase alone can pay 𝟯𝟬𝟬𝟬 interns 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝗺 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, with money left.

• Questionable spending continues.
In 2025/26, selected Speaker’s office lines reportedly included 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮.𝟰𝗯 for foreign travel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟵𝟲𝟲𝗺 for fuel, 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟰.𝟴𝗯 for incapacity, death benefits and funeral expenses, and 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱.𝟮𝗯 for donations. Total: about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟰.𝟮𝗯. What lasting public health return does this produce compared with doctors on wards?

• RDC structures are being funded.
Uganda reportedly has 146 RDCs, 170 Deputy RDCs and 432 Assistant RDCs, total 748 officials. Their proposed salary enhancement requires an extra 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟵.𝟬𝟳𝟵𝗯 every year.
Add the reported 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 for LC I to LC V political leader facilitation, and that is about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟱𝟵𝗯. In what way does this benefit the common Ugandan?

• Donations are funded.
State House donations reportedly consumed 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟳𝟱𝟭𝗯 over seven financial years. In 2023/24 alone, donations were budgeted at 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭𝟴.𝟭𝗯, but actual spending reached 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟴𝟬.𝟭𝟴𝗯. If tens and hundreds of billions can be found for donations, how does 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 to 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 for over 2,000 medical interns become impossible?

• Health was not protected with the same urgency.
The Ministry of Health vote fell from about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟲𝟵𝟯 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2023/24 to about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭. 𝟯𝟰𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 in FY2024/25, a reduction of about 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟰𝟵𝗯. Even the 2025/26 estimate of 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟭.𝟱𝟲𝟰 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 remains below the 2023/24 level. Yet health is the sector that directly touches mothers in labour, accident victims, children with malaria, emergency patients and families in public hospitals.

Now compare:

• 2,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟮𝟰𝗯 per year
• 2,500 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟬𝗯 per year
• 3,000 interns × Shs1m × 12 months = 𝗦𝗵𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝗯 per year

Even using the Ministry of Health’s own gross figure of Shs15.6m per intern per year, the reported 2,706 eligible interns would require about Shs42.2b. That is still small compared with what is being found for political comfort and administrative expansion.

That money is not a handout.

✨ It avails doctors on wards.
✨ It keeps emergency units covered.
✨ It supports maternity care.
✨ It fills staffing gaps in regional referrals.
✨ It protects patients.

So let us stop pretending.

This is not a numbers problem.
This is not a money problem.
It is a priority problem.

Medical interns are doctors under apprenticeship, not free labour!

#InternsNotSlaves

[Edward Ssekandi @ESsekandi]

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[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@oghezeagu @BishopPOEvang The White people in the past did terrible things as well. Heard of the Brazen Bull punishment? It’s just tragic and sad that such acts are still happening in this era otherwise let’s not put it on race. From time immemorial humans are cruel.

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

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[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@HEBobiwine My God. Imagine both partners not being able to be there for each other in their most challenging moments in life.
May Her Soul Rest In Peace 🤦🏽‍♂️🙏🏿

[BOBI WINE @HEBobiwine]

Fellow Ugandans,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dear sister and comrade, Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of our Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro.

Edith passed on after 3:00am today following a hard-fought battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, her dear husband Waiswa remains detained at Luzira Upper Prison for no crime whatsoever. His only crime is speaking out against injustice and misrule.

The criminal regime placed on him and others the sham charge of "Unlawful Drilling" which apparently took place on 12th February 2025 at our Party Headquarters. In fact, on that day, Waiswa never stepped there as he was at Mulago Cancer Institute with the wife! The judiciary, fully aware of these facts, has chosen to conspire in this persecution.

Waiswa, alongside other comrades, has applied for bail severally. He has variously made an impassioned plea to the Court to be released on bail so that he takes care of his sick wife, but it has been denied. The injustice!

As difficult as it is, we remain hopeful that we shall overcome some day. May God grant the family, especially our brother Waiswa, the strength he needs at this time.

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@SuunapeterS Seebo , Jebaleko, how can one reach you for a talk?

[Jim Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim]

Imagine! And it’s Kivumbi in jail, not the murderers!

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@Muhanguzijonah @BalaamBarugahar @FrankGashumba @MrJordanposts @mukigawamuhoozi Honourable minister of youths. Youths employed by FUFA have not got salary for 6 months now . Please follow up

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@OfficialFUFA @FIFAcom @CAF_Online @NCSUganda1 @Monitor_Sport @newvisionwire Why don’t you pay your employees. It’s 6 months now 🤦🏽‍♂️

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

@Patience1Mutesi Social media is really the modern
Day Resume. Right now if you want a visa to USA, you are required to provide your social media handles.

[Butukirile Emmanuel @ButukirileC2]

I would like to read a concise unbiased report about the impact of the internet shut down post the forthcoming general elections after its completely restored ;
I know the following are already affected;
Digital economies/E-Commerce
Uganda- Diaspora Relationships
#UgandaDecides

[ManCaveUG @ManCaveUg]

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[Denise Ayebare @AyebareDenise]

Touched down in New York, USA! 🇺🇸 safely. Excited to begin this incredible journey at the United Nations Headquarters, engaging with global leaders shaping our world.

This afternoon’s program includes interactions with, H.E. Mr. Jakub Kulhánek, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the UN, H.E. Mr. Erastus Lokale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the UN, H.E. Mr. Burhan Gafoor, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Singapore to the UN, H.E. Mr. Peter Hulényi, Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the UN

And later this week, I’ll be attending the Moonshot Awards Ceremony celebrating African innovation, leadership, and impact on the global stage.

[Dr. Shamim Nambassa @ShamimNambassa]

Congratulations comrade Zohran Mamdani.
We Ugandans can’t explain just how happy and proud we are of you 👏

[Denise Ayebare @AyebareDenise]

I have been shortlisted among the top 15 finalists for the Moonshot Non Profit Award for the work we are doing with @BetterLife_Int in the refugee communities through climate smart agriculture and innovation.

The award ceremony will be held in New York, United States this November.