Mordecai Muriisa ™️
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🎙️ Host of Mordecai Muriisa Live on YouTube. Author of “The Odyssey of the Optimist” on Amazon.
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Ladies and gentlemen, in June 2021, General Katumba Wamala narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Bukoto, Kampala. Gunmen riding motorcycles opened fire on his vehicle, killing his daughter and driver. The government quickly pointed fingers at the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), presenting the attack as another act of terrorism by the rebel group. But could there be another side to this story? In an exclusive one-on-one phone interview with Lt. Herbert Matanda Mabonga, he made a startling allegation: the ADF narrative was a lie. According to Mabonga, the assassination attempt was an inside job involving members of the Special Forces Command (SFC). Why would anyone want Katumba dead? Mabonga claims it had everything to do with Katumba's growing popularity and his opposition to Muhoozi Kainerugaba's presidential ambitions. But there is another disturbing twist. Following the attack, then Inspector General of Police, Paul Lokech, oversaw investigations that led to the public identification of several suspects. However, the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the subsequent death of Deputy IGP Paul Lokech on August 21, 2021, have continued to raise questions. Lokech's death was officially attributed to a blood clot. But Mabonga makes an even more explosive allegation: he claims Lokech was killed because he had dug too deeply into the assassination plot and was getting close to exposing the network behind it. These are grave allegations, and they demand evidence and independent investigation. If Mabonga's account is true, the implications would be enormous. Who was really behind the attack on General Katumba Wamala? What did the investigators uncover? And what did Paul Lokech know before his death? Let's listen to my conversation with Lt. Herbert Matanda Mabonga. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️29,816 Aufrufe • vor 2 Tagen
Ladies and gentlemen, THE ELWELU DRAMA HAS EXPLODED—and the stakes are getting higher by the minute! General Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims that General Peter Elwelu was stockpiling weapons to launch a rebellion against the Museveni regime. Muhoozi says Elwelu must surrender—or face being declared a rebel and dealt with accordingly. BUT HERE IS THE BIG QUESTION: WHERE IS PETER ELWELU? His home was reportedly raided, yet he was nowhere to be found. Now, the spotlight has shifted to the village where he lives, as questions mount over what is happening on the ground. I have spoken directly to someone from that very village, where Elwelu’s home was raided. I wanted to know what the atmosphere is like, what residents are experiencing, and how this extraordinary confrontation is affecting the community. Is fear gripping the village? What are people saying behind closed doors? And how far will this explosive showdown between Muhoozi and Elwelu go? We take you straight to the ground. LISTEN TO THIS CONVERSATION. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️27,857 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen
BREAKING NEWS! General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, has announced that General Peter Elwelu is to be STRIPPED OF HIS RANKS AND REDUCED TO PRIVATE! Muhoozi has also said he ordered the arrest of Elwelu’s wife and 20 former soldiers associated with him, while warning Elwelu to surrender if he wants to save his own life. Now, ladies and gentlemen, LET US REMEMBER WHO PETER ELWELU IS! In November 2016, Elwelu commanded the military operation against the Rwenzururu Kingdom in Kasese, where more than 150 people were killed. In 2024, the United States sanctioned him over serious human rights abuses linked to the operation. AND NOW, LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING! A man who once wielded enormous military power is now facing a public threat of demotion and being told to surrender. The very military establishment he served is at the centre of this extraordinary confrontation. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️24,506 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen
Breaking news, ladies and gentlemen. Comrade John Bosco Kibalama is reportedly dead. According to author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, he has received corroborating information from three independent sources within the Special Forces Command, who allegedly do not know one another. Their account is that Kibalama was shot dead by Asaph Nyakikuru Mweteitse using a PK light machine gun. Even more disturbing, the sources reportedly claim that his body was buried in a mass grave at SFC headquarters, near the perimeter wall of the late Justice George Kanyeihamba’s residence. Remember, in 2021, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja announced that John Bosco Kibalama had been arrested. Five years later, he has never been produced before a court of law. Where is he? Why has his family not been given answers? Why has the government failed to account for a man it publicly claimed was in its custody? And now, if these allegations are true, are we looking at an explanation for his disappearance that the authorities have desperately avoided confronting? You cannot announce someone's arrest, keep them out of public view for years and expect the country to stop asking questions. If Kibalama is alive, produce him. If he is dead, tell his family and the country the truth. And if these allegations of murder and burial in a mass grave are substantiated, those responsible must face justice, regardless of their rank or political connections. This is not a political favor. It is a basic question of human dignity, accountability and the rule of law. Ugandans deserve answers. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️17,286 Aufrufe • vor 9 Tagen
I would like to see Olara Otunnu lose his bid for UN Secretary-General. Stay with me for a second. I don’t oppose Otunnu because he is Ugandan. I don’t oppose him because I hate Uganda. And certainly not because I cannot take pride in seeing a Ugandan aspire to one of the world’s most prestigious international positions. My objection is much more fundamental. I worry that Otunnu’s bid for the UN’s top job could become an opportunity to whitewash, sanitize or soften the record of the Museveni government a government whose decades in power have been accompanied by allegations of repression, political violence, abuses and impunity. And this is where Otunnu’s own record and relationship with Uganda matter. He has been in Uganda. He has seen what has happened. He knows the political reality. Yet, when confronted with the conduct of Museveni’s government and, increasingly, the political role of his son Muhoozi, Otunnu has too often appeared to retreat into the comfort of intellectual language, diplomatic semantics and carefully constructed platitudes. For me, that is not enough. You cannot aspire to become the world’s chief diplomat while avoiding the uncomfortable truths happening in your own backyard. Uganda does not need another international figure who can make authoritarianism sound respectable. It needs people willing to name abuse, confront impunity and defend democratic principles even when doing so is politically inconvenient. So yes, I would like to see Olara Otunnu lose this particular bid. Not because he is Ugandan. But because I believe the UN Secretary-General should be someone whose commitment to human rights and accountability is beyond political ambiguity including when the uncomfortable questions involve their own country. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️70,015 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Today, NUP's President Kyagulani Ssentamu Robert's wife Barbie Itungo Kyagulanyi was joined by a group of women in a vibrant dance as she made her way to the podium to deliver her remarks. Elegantly dressed in the gomesi (busuuti), a traditional Ugandan dress worn by women from different tribes across the country, the women danced to Mama by Rema and Mama Mbire by Bobi Wine featuring Juliana Kanyomozi, two songs that celebrate the love, strength, sacrifice, and importance of women and mothers. It was a beautiful moment that blended Ugandan culture, music, and the celebration of women
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Ladies and gentlemen, two days ago, Andrew M. Mwenda claimed that Muhoozi Kainerugaba is Uganda’s most popular person and that Ugandans want him to become president. Popular for what, Andrew? Before awarding the trophy, where is the evidence? Where are the polls? Then the internet dug up an old video of Muhoozi delivering a speech in Mbale. My goodness! The cap was going through more changes than a government policy under pressure. On, off, on again! And those unexpected smiles? At some point, you begin wondering whether the cap is the assistant spokesperson! Jokes aside, political leadership requires more than a uniform, military rank and armed escorts. Commanding soldiers is one thing; commanding an audience with your words is another. One awkward speech does not prove someone is unpopular. But if you are going to declare someone Uganda’s most popular man, surely the public is entitled to ask for evidence. Andrew, before handing Muhoozi that imaginary trophy, please explain how popularity is being measured. If it is based on the number of armed escorts, we may need a completely different category! And Muhoozi Kainerugaba, next time you address a crowd, please give that cap a break. It has already worked overtime! Ladies and gentlemen, watch the speech and tell me: was that a presidential address, or was the cap trying to stage a coup against the speech? YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️13,862 Aufrufe • vor 13 Tagen
Joel Ssenyonyi did what many never expected. Standing before General. Museveni, and sending a message to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, top military commanders, and the country's political elite, the Leader of the Opposition could have chosen the easy path. He could have delivered a safe, emotional tribute to the late Gen. Moses Ali and walked away. Instead, he turned a moment of mourning into a powerful constitutional reminder. Although Joel Ssenyonyi's politics stood in sharp contrast to those of the late Gen. Moses Ali, he put political differences aside to acknowledge his service, leadership, and sacrifices. It was a display of statesmanship that few could criticize. But then came the part that changed the mood in the room. The lawyer in Joel Ssenyonyi took over. With Museveni and CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba listening, he reminded Uganda's leaders that the Constitution is not optional. He stressed that the rule of law must be respected and that no one regardless of rank, office, or military power is above the law. In that moment, this was no longer just a tribute. It became a constitutional challenge delivered straight to the country's most powerful figures. While others chose emotion, Joel chose principle. While others praised the past, Joel confronted the present. His speech wasn't just about honoring a fallen general it was a reminder that the greatest tribute any nation can pay its heroes is to protect the Constitution they swore to defend. For many supporters of the Museveni regime, those words were unlikely to be comfortable. What was expected to be a solemn ceremony became, in my view, a moment of accountability, as the Leader of the Opposition used the national stage to remind Uganda's mis-leaders that power without respect for the Constitution undermines the very foundation of the state. Joel Ssenyonyi didn't simply deliver a tribute. He delivered a message the powerful could not ignore. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️84,145 Aufrufe • vor 3 Monaten
Last night, Muhoozi’s PLU sent its Secretary General, Twalla Fadil, onto NBS TV’s Frontline — and if you watched the exchange, you saw a man under serious pressure to defend his movement’s positions. Fadil has already been at the centre of PLU’s campaign against Turkey over Fred Lumbuye. On September 18, he led PLU supporters to the Turkish Embassy demanding that Turkey hand Lumbuye over to Uganda. But putting someone on a political rally stage is one thing. Putting them under sustained questioning on live television is another. And that distinction was impossible to miss. Fadil struggled to deal with some of the questions put to him, and instead of projecting the confidence you would expect from the Secretary General of a movement positioning itself as a major political force, the appearance became a difficult test of his ability to defend PLU’s positions in real time. And that raises a much bigger question: what exactly happens when the cameras are on, the slogans are gone, and the movement has to explain itself under scrutiny? Because political movements are not tested only at stage managed rallies where fake supporters are cheering. They are tested when their representatives are challenged, questioned and forced to account for what they say. And Fadil’s appearance gives critics plenty to talk about. As for Muhoozi himself, his public speaking and media appearances have also attracted criticism over the years. But whatever one thinks of his communication style, the more important question is whether PLU can consistently put forward representatives who can clearly articulate and defend its positions when challenged. The microphone changes everything. The slogans disappear. The questions begin. And that is where political movements get tested. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️29,124 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
Lt. Herbert Matanda Mabonga's comments on the arrest of his three paternal uncles.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Uganda is being warned, and this time the warning is coming from The New York Times! An article by Megan Stack, a contributing opinion writer, is raising serious questions about the authoritarian future taking shape in Uganda under the influence of Muhoozi Kainerugaba and an increasingly intrusive security apparatus. The article, titled “The Authoritarian Future Is Already Here,” paints a deeply troubling picture of a country where citizens increasingly fear that there is nowhere to hide. Stack describes what she calls a growing web of state surveillance, enabled in part by foreign technology. Her warning is chilling: technology has created an intrusive eye that never blinks, giving authoritarian governments new ways to monitor citizens and suppress dissent. Think about that for a moment. Your phone, your online activity and your digital footprint could become tools of surveillance rather than instruments of freedom. Stack also revisits details surrounding the treatment of writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija after his detention, including evidence of degrading treatment and sexual humiliation by Muhoozi Muhoozi. And here is what should worry every Ugandan: when surveillance expands and people fear the consequences of speaking, the damage goes beyond individual victims. It reaches journalists, activists, opposition supporters and ordinary citizens who simply want to express their opinions without fear. A country does not lose its freedoms in one dramatic moment. Sometimes the space to speak shrinks gradually, criticism becomes risky, and citizens only realize how much has changed when fear has become part of everyday life. Ugandans should not wait until everyone is afraid to ask questions before asking what is happening to their country. This is bigger than one politician, one journalist or one newspaper article. It is about privacy, accountability, freedom of expression and the kind of future Ugandans want to live in. Because once surveillance becomes normal and fear becomes routine, reclaiming lost freedoms can become much harder. The warning is there. The question is whether Uganda will pay attention. YouTube -
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is raining irony on Twitter! This whole drama erupted after former NTV journalist Raymond Mujuni was appointed Senior Policy Adviser at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mujuni, who had previously been one of the fiercest critics of Museveni and Muhoozi, was suddenly joining the very government he had spent years criticising. The backlash was inevitable. But then Allan Kasujja, Norbert Mao and other government defenders stepped in to push back against the criticism. What followed was something nobody seemed to anticipate: people dug into Mujuni’s own digital footprint and brought his old tweets back into the spotlight. Tweets in which he had harsh words for Muhoozi, called Museveni a fool, and mocked the president over what he described as drinking expired porridge. Suddenly, the debate shifted. Instead of simply attacking Mujuni’s critics, his defenders were confronted with his own words from the past. And that is the beauty and danger of the digital footprint: the internet has a long memory. You can change jobs, change circles and even change your political position, but your old public statements do not automatically disappear with your new appointment. So, let’s go through these tweets. I’ll show you how the digital footprint keeps receipts and why Mujuni may have a difficult time explaining the contrast between his past public statements and his new role serving a government he once criticised so fiercely. YouTube -
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Just for laughs. This young man voted to “protect the gains”, here are the gains 🤣
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During the NUP Diaspora Convention in Los Angeles, California, last week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Solomon Kampala, the son of NUP President Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, alias Bobi Wine. At just 21, I was genuinely struck by the intellectual maturity and depth of thought he brought to our conversation. Solomon is young, but his reflections on Uganda’s political future go far beyond what many would expect from someone his age. We discussed whether he believes Uganda’s political climate can actually change. I also put a more personal question to him: Coming from a relatively privileged family, why involve yourself in a dangerous political struggle when you could simply stay away? That question is particularly significant given what his family has experienced. During a raid on his parents’ home, his mother was held at gunpoint by security personnel. Solomon subsequently took to social media and expressed his anger in no uncertain terms. I asked him whether, looking back, he regretted speaking out. And because he has already become increasingly engaged in Uganda’s political conversation, I had to ask the question many people will inevitably be wondering: Does Solomon Kampala see himself entering electoral politics and running for office one day? His answers offered a fascinating glimpse into how a new generation within Uganda’s opposition movement is thinking about politics, privilege, risk and the country's future. Here is our conversation. YouTube -
Mordecai Muriisa ™️27,772 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
When confronted by Sky News on whether he intends to rule Uganda for the rest of his life, President Yoweri Museveni stopped short of a denial, instead deflecting the question by saying the decision lies with Ugandans. Coming from a leader repeatedly accused of mastering the art of election manipulation, the response reads less like reassurance and more like a thinly veiled confirmation of perpetual rule. As this statement reverberates, dramatic developments are unfolding on the ground. Early indications from the ongoing vote count suggest opposition leader Bobi Wine is gaining significant momentum. A flood of videos circulating from polling and tallying centers across Uganda shows ballots being counted in real time, electrifying the nation and heightening tensions as the country awaits what could be a defining moment in its political history. YouTube -
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Well, NUP's foot soldiers have apparently decided to turn their political spotlight on one of their own—and Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa is now feeling the heat. The Nansana Municipality MP recently took to social media to celebrate what, on the surface, looked like a rather innocent experience: flying Uganda Airlines and discovering that some members of the cabin crew could speak his local language, alongside other Ugandan dialects. But what Zambaali apparently saw as a beautiful celebration of Ugandan identity, some of his own supporters saw as something completely different. The comment section quickly erupted with a "we see you" message to their MP. Some NUP supporters accused Zambaali of losing focus and drifting away from the bigger political struggle. Their argument was essentially: Uganda is facing a political crisis, and this is what you're celebrating? And then came the comparisons. Some supporters likened Zambaali to former Kawempe South MP Kazibwe Bashir Mbaziira, suggesting that he could be heading down a similar political path—an accusation that, in NUP circles, is certainly not a small one. But here's where I disagree with the outrage. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Zambaali appreciating Ugandan Airlines staff who speak his language. In fact, celebrating Uganda's languages and diversity is something we should probably encourage. However, politics has a funny way of turning even an innocent post into a political statement. When your supporters are frustrated, when the country is going through a crisis, and when they expect their leaders to constantly communicate the struggle, timing suddenly becomes everything. Zambaali may not have said anything wrong—but perhaps he said the right thing at the wrong time. And now his own foot soldiers are basically telling him: "Honourable, we are watching you." Watch what happened in the comment section, and then hear my commentary. YouTube -
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Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa took to the parliamentary floor to air his dirty laundry. The embattled politician lashed out at Senga Acid, a Canada-based individual who allegedly defamed him by claiming he was having illicit affairs with Sheila Gashumba an entertainment show host. Desperate Attempt to Save Face? Tayebwa's decision to defend himself against these claims has raised eyebrows, with many questioning why he's investing so much time and energy into disproving what he calls lies. Is he hiding something? A Marriage on the Rocks? As the drama unfolds, sources close to the Deputy Speaker reveal a marriage in turmoil. Tayebwa's wife, Anita Rukundo, has been noticeably absent from public events, fueling speculation about the state of their relationship. Parliament or Personal Soapbox? The incident has sparked outrage among Ugandans, who are demanding to know why their elected officials are using parliament as a platform for personal vendettas. This is crossing the line and I explain why. YouTube -
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Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda may have intended to land a devastating blow on Bobi Wine, but judging by the reaction online, the attack appears to have backfired spectacularly. Speaking yesterday, Ssemujju argued that while Bobi Wine is undeniably popular, he lacks the ability to lead a political party, let alone govern a country. It was a statement that immediately ignited a firestorm on social media. But instead of joining Ssemujju's criticism, many Ugandans turned their attention to him. The first question they asked was simple: if leadership is measured by the success of a political party, what happened to the FDC? Ssemujju spent nearly two decades helping build the party, yet today it is a shadow of its former self, divided by internal conflicts and struggling to maintain its political relevance. Others pointed out an even more uncomfortable fact. If Bobi Wine lacks leadership qualities, how did Ssemujju himself lose his parliamentary seat to a candidate from the very party Bobi Wine leads? To many online commentators, that contradiction was impossible to ignore. As the criticism intensified, some accused Ssemujju of sounding less like a seasoned political analyst and more like the kind of commentator he has often criticized himself. Others suggested that what appeared to be political analysis was actually frustration with Bobi Wine's continued influence and dominance within Uganda's opposition politics. Whether those accusations are fair or not, one thing is clear: the conversation quickly stopped being about Bobi Wine's leadership and became about Ssemujju's credibility. In politics, attacks are supposed to weaken your opponent. But sometimes they achieve the opposite effect. Judging by the public reaction, Ssemujju may have discovered that criticizing Bobi Wine is one thing; convincing Ugandans of that criticism is something entirely different. Instead of putting Bobi Wine on the defensive, his remarks appear to have handed Bobi Wine's supporters fresh ammunition and left Ssemujju answering uncomfortable questions of his own. If the goal was to damage Bobi Wine politically, the internet's verdict seems clear: the attack missed its target and boomeranged right back at the man who launched it. YouTube -
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The Uganda Police Force’s credibility has once again been called into question, this time amid alarming threats from President Museveni’s son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba. In a move that has intensified public scrutiny, police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke claimed that opposition leader Bobi Wine was at his residence and not under house arrest, adding that if he were to be arrested, the police would publicly disclose the alleged crimes he had committed. Shortly after, Muhoozi Kainerugaba took to his Twitter account, Muhoozi Engaged, issuing a stark warning: Bobi Wine must surrender to the authorities or be treated as a rebel and outlaw. The tweet, delivered in his trademark threatening style, has amplified fears and tensions across the country. This sequence of events raises a troubling question: if Bobi Wine has committed no crime, why is he being ordered to surrender? The situation underscores the continued aggressive posture of Uganda’s security apparatus and highlights the precarious position of opposition figures in a climate where dissent appears to be met with intimidation rather than due process. YouTube -
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