For some years there has been a drive to award Moses Matovu a honorary PhD in Music, in recognition of his contribution to music in Uganda. Somehow it didn’t get off the ground. Of late, honorary PhDs are mostly awarded to rich people that can reciprocate. RIP Mzee Moses Matovu, you played your part. Quite tragic!
The biggest hypocritical irony in all this is how Mwenda is the loudest critic against imposing a leader on people (Tooro), while at the same time being a facilitator of a brutal usurpation and abuse of power at a national scale. So, is it about what is right or what he wants?
During my recent engagements, I had the privilege of meeting the Leader of the Opposition in the Australian House of Representatives. Much like the Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi in Uganda, his vital role is to keep the ruling government in check and ensure strict accountability.
Andrew Mwenda’s determination to cast Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the central figure driving Uganda’s state affairs has cost him the basic instincts of both a human being and a journalist.
He’s less interested in reporting reality than in manufacturing an image of Muhoozi as the omnipotent fixer, the man behind every solution to Uganda’s problems.
Accuracy, nuance, and even consequences no longer matter to him anymore.
The main purpose for our existence is to make a difference in other people’s lives and I’m so happy to see my brother @kingsaha_256 doing that on his birthday.
May the almighty bring more meaning to your life as you impact others.
Happy birthday ndugu 🫡.
No, this criminality must stop! The first time they did a cleaning campaign, people were brutalised and maimed. Today, they've taken in a notch higher - a citizen has been shot dead in cold blood in Ndejje! According to onlookers, the police and military committed this crime while forcing boda boda riders to stop and sweep. Just like that, an unarmed citizen lost his life to these trigger happy criminals!
#FreeUgandaNow
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out - because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out - because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me - and there was no one left to speak for me.
- Martin Niemöller
Omumyuka wa pulezidenti wa NUP mu Western Uganda Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba agamba bannayuganda talina bwesige mu bumalirivu bwa gavumenti okulwanyisa obuli bw’enguzi.
Laba #EbigamboTebitta - https://t.co/jqAK1LdViu
Long day but I will still say a few things about @SpireJim on this his birthday. I don’t know anyone so selfless. So empathetic. So workaholic. So gifted (apart from dancing😅). Every time I hear regime apologists spewing their usual nonsense that we do what we do for money I feel bad for Spire even more than myself. Because if Spire put half the time he puts into activism into making money with all his abilities and talent and brilliance, he would be so rich. But he spends the days teaching, and marking and reading theses and writing all sorts of publications and spends half the nights reading messages of people’s problems and relaying them and drawing cartoons and letters about them.. I’m so happy our paths crossed. I feel very lucky to know and work closely with someone that shares the same values and purpose and all😊 happy birthday my friend. I hope you got this gigantic glass again and celebrated. You are so loved and seen and appreciated.
Since yesterday (Saturday, 1 August 2026), @PoliceUg has detained Ugandan doctor Dr. Mukose Moses at Mulago Police Station.
Dr. Mukose had gone to the 6th floor of @MulagoReferral, where Dr. Kizza Besigye is currently admitted. Police claim they are holding him for “disobeying lawful orders.” It appears no one is permitted to move freely or be near that floor.
I spoke to Dr. Mukose this morning. He said he had simply finished checking on his father-in-law, who is a patient on the same floor as @kizzabesigye1.
Immediately afterwards, security personnel approached him and alleged that he had been sent by @IngridTurinawe to spy on them.
This is most uncalled for. RELEASE
Proud of my leader @NUP_Ug deserves🌹
●His Excellency Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has made enough impact Globaly
●Has changed people's mindset towards issues tht concern our country
● Look at the vibe in LC1 elections
Ssebo @HEBobiwine Nze sikubanja Yr contribution is evident
I have seen the attempt to do away with the leader of opposition, that's the most idiotic thing that anybody who has any sense in their head would be trying to do. - Mugisha Muntu
Full video https://t.co/wjh98z4Mad
In a country with a serious government, these three individuals @AAgather, @SpireJim and @GodwinTOKO would be awarded national honours for opening the lid and blowing the whistle on the grand corruption that was taking place in Parliament. I can't help but remember the kind of vitriol they received from regime apologists for releasing details of shocking transactions of billions landing on personal accounts. At the highest level, they were branded traitors and agents of foreigners.
Today, the same facts they revealed are stated in court documents. Even when the regime continues to harass them for their work, this moment provides all of us a lesson that when you remain consistent at doing the right thing, you'll most certainly be vindicated at the right time.