Uganda Empya

With great sadness I have learnt of the passing of one of the most outstanding freedom fighters of our generation: Hon. Hajj Hussein Kyanjo. I last checked on him a few weeks back, and although he was in great pain, I was optimistic he would make it. In the halls of Parliament, his eloquence echoed with striking courage and infectious passion as he debated in defence of the Constitution and the oppressed people of Uganda. His commitment to exposing and holding 'untouchable' regime officials accountable for their misdeeds earned him profound respect and admiration not just in his constituency but across our nation. He was a key pillar in the struggle to dislodge dictator Museveni from power and truly influenced many of us to take deeper interest in the governance of our country. Hon. Kyanjo may be gone now, but his legacy as a fearless advocate for justice will live forever. He fought for the rights of the marginalized, the oppressed, and the forgotten, and used every platform to amplify their voices and bring their struggles to the forefront. So, while we mourn his passing, let us remember the bright mark he leaves on the pages of our country's history. May his courage inspire future generations to stand up for what they believe in, and to fight for a world where justice and freedom will prevail. Rest in eternal peace, Hon. Kyanjo. Your light will forever guide us as we continue the fight for a better, fairer country. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. – at Kampala, Uganda

You can imagine! Like the iron-sheet thieves and the bigger thieves before them, no one will be sacked or convicted for these offences against the citizens! If one pays 100m to retain a job, you can imagine how much they are stealing from the job. We are entirely on our own! – at Kampala, Uganda

We have woken up to the sad news of the passing of Mzee William Byarugaba commonly known as Jajja NUP, who has been serving as the head of the Elders' League of @NUP_Ug. Mzee Byarugaba has been battling cancer at Boston Medical Center in the USA. He has been a great statesman who devoted the latter days of his life to the struggle for freedom and democracy in Uganda. He was very knowledgeable about our country's history and the present tragectory. It is very unfortunate that he has passed on without seeing the New Uganda that he always envisioned and preached about. Very grateful to our community in Boston who received him and became his family away from home. Deepest condolences to his dear wife, his children, and all his friends. May his soul rest in eternal peace. – at Kampala, Uganda

Thank you JINJA for this resounding reception! Uganda will be FREE – at Ntungamo, Uganda

It's a pity the death of Hon. Charles Angiro Gutmoi, former representative of Erute North constituency. I send my condolences to his family and constituents. May his soul rest in eternal peace. – at Kampala, Uganda

A MESSAGE TO UGANDA'S MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM!!!

After 3 days in illegal detention, comrade Namboozo Shakirah alias #ShukyWaBobi and her 4 month-old baby were finally released to her family today afternoon. Grateful to all of you comrades who have helped in the search for her. We continue to condemn this rampant abuse of authority and political persecution. #BringBackOurPeople #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners #WeAreRemovingaDictator

At around 3:30am this morning, Fazir Mayanja, an outspoken critic of the Museveni regime, and passionate advocate for good governance, arrived in Uganda from Ireland where he lives. He was intercepted at Entebbe Airport and handed over to 'security' for screening. They conducted a physical search on him and profiled him. Shortly after, his phones went off. His family members who were waiting for him at the airport have been denied access to him up to now. For over 15 hours, no one knows what's going on with him! It is unclear if he is still being held at the airport or if he has been abducted and taken to one of those illegal places of detention. This is yet another move to intimidate and silence voices of dissent against the criminal regime. And it must be condemned by all people of good conscience.

Not even a week after the MURDER of minister Engola, blogger Isma Olaxes is MURDERED in cold blood. This follows so many other unresolved MURDERS! What is clear to all of us, regardless of your political affiliation, is that in a sinking boat, there are no winners. Whenever we complain about armed REGIME operatives dressed in civilian clothes causing mayhem, abducting or even killing our people, the same REGIME apologists say we're politicizing things. I will say it again, EVERYONE IS A POTENTIAL VICTIM OF THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE MUSEVENI REGIME! RIP Jajja Ichuli. Let the dead teach the living!

Next time you find no drugs at Mulago National Referral Hospital, please know that someone profits from that scarcity. This private pharmacy - owners 'unknown' - is located at Mulago's entrance. The land it occupies was previously the hospital's. #UgandaHealthExhibition #Labisa

This is how Hon. Susan Mugabi and the District Speaker of Buvuma were treated by the police and military yesterday. Journalists were detained and forced to delete footage to hide these criminal actions. In a sane government, these security men would now be behind bars!

Indeed, we don't keep left. We keep on what's left. #KampalaPotholeExhibition

When we delivered relief items to Karamoja, the Minister for Karamoja claimed they didn't need any help because they already had plenty to live by. Less than a year later, it is evident she & her fellow thieves in Gov't were in fact stealing even the little Karamoja had to get.

A shameless thief who stole from the poor of the poorest in Karamoja; there's no 'low' to which she can not stoop in defence of her fellow thugs and the regime she works for!

Says the chief priest of corruption who took a $500,000 bribe from Patrick Ho Chi Ping in exchange for business favours. Also the same person who said some areas do not receive Government services like good roads, public hospitals, etc because they 'voted badly'."

Chairman Nyanzi is steadily recovering after that scathing attack by Gen. Museveni's brutal operatives. Many thanks to all of you for your concern and prayers. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to continue organizing and mobilising the people of Uganda for liberation.

... comrade Nyanzi Fred Ssentamu and one of our local coordinators Musinguzi Ibrahim. They were both rushed to Kyenjojo hospital where they are receiving treatment. Our other comrades were violently dispersed. We condemn this criminality in the strongest terms.

Today, the cowardly regime yet again launched a violent attack on our leaders in Western Uganda! The police and military attacked our leaders as they went to induct and launch our Mobilisation Teams for Tooro Sub-region in Kyenjojo District.

It's a shame that the University's myopic leaders are now sacrificing at the altar of political expediency the very freedoms that secured them their current jobs in the first place! If they have any shame, they should reconsider the decision as it sets a terrible precedent.