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Philosophy teacher, cartoonist and columnist...

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“The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity" ~ Seneca

“The day which we fear as our last is but the birthday of eternity" ~ Seneca

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Pothole in Kigali

Pothole in Kigali

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Thanks friends for standing with me at every moment of persecution in the course of our public interest work. It means a lot. With the general public on our side, I know that the oppressors can only win the small battles but not the war. They can win cases, but not the cause. No weapon shaped against public interest can prosper. Ultimately, they lose more than they would have lost if they simply addressed the issues. The choice is theirs. Meanwhile, in the near future, I’m starting campaign “DON’T FEED THE GREEDY GIRAFFE”. As students apply for higher education in this period, let us actively advertise universities that care about quality and wellbeing of students and staff, and de-campaign those that simply believe in making money while using ‘might’ and impunity.

Thanks friends for standing with me at every moment of persecution in the course of our public interest work. It means a lot. With the general public on our side, I know that the oppressors can only win the small battles but not the war. They can win cases, but not the cause. No weapon shaped against public interest can prosper. Ultimately, they lose more than they would have lost if they simply addressed the issues. The choice is theirs. Meanwhile, in the near future, I’m starting campaign “DON’T FEED THE GREEDY GIRAFFE”. As students apply for higher education in this period, let us actively advertise universities that care about quality and wellbeing of students and staff, and de-campaign those that simply believe in making money while using ‘might’ and impunity.

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She received the wheelchair and thanks you …

She received the wheelchair and thanks you …

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One of the lessons from the sudden unprecedented protests in Tanzania is that when oppressed people seem docile, don’t take then for granted. Tanzania has often appeared peaceful and the people have been largely quiet amidst rampant kidnaps, torture, killings, and political exclusion. Instead, government pressed harder, with the attitude of “what can they do?” I don’t think they now understand where people got the courage from. I belong to a WhatsApp group of Tanzanians that has always avoided critical political topics. All of a sudden, the group is seething fire! Leading angry people is like riding a leopard. It might look calm all the way, but at any moment you can turn into food or a carcass. It’s often a matter of time. It is never sustainable. Should we always learn the hard way?

One of the lessons from the sudden unprecedented protests in Tanzania is that when oppressed people seem docile, don’t take then for granted. Tanzania has often appeared peaceful and the people have been largely quiet amidst rampant kidnaps, torture, killings, and political exclusion. Instead, government pressed harder, with the attitude of “what can they do?” I don’t think they now understand where people got the courage from. I belong to a WhatsApp group of Tanzanians that has always avoided critical political topics. All of a sudden, the group is seething fire! Leading angry people is like riding a leopard. It might look calm all the way, but at any moment you can turn into food or a carcass. It’s often a matter of time. It is never sustainable. Should we always learn the hard way?

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When the elections results announced differ from what you wanted

When the elections results announced differ from what you wanted

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What they did to Rubongoya’s votes!!!

What they did to Rubongoya’s votes!!!

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Someone advise on Traffic law, does he have right of way?

Someone advise on Traffic law, does he have right of way?

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I have kept these chicken indoors for a long time. Today, I opened the gate for them to go out, find what they want, and eat on their own. I had to literally chase them out. They would run around but avoided going out of the gate, until I gate up. I think in their ‘minds’, I love them a lot to be keeping them locked up. Many Ugandans are like this; so afraid of freedom, because they are so used to servitude (oppression) and the crumbs falling off the table of the oppressor. Anyone trying to lead them to the gate must labour so hard.

I have kept these chicken indoors for a long time. Today, I opened the gate for them to go out, find what they want, and eat on their own. I had to literally chase them out. They would run around but avoided going out of the gate, until I gate up. I think in their ‘minds’, I love them a lot to be keeping them locked up. Many Ugandans are like this; so afraid of freedom, because they are so used to servitude (oppression) and the crumbs falling off the table of the oppressor. Anyone trying to lead them to the gate must labour so hard.

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Dear National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) why do your enforcement eyes see selectively?

Dear National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) why do your enforcement eyes see selectively?

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What voters did to my friend Hudu Hussein

What voters did to my friend Hudu Hussein

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Tamale Mirundi was the kind of man you would dislike, and at the same time look forward to listening to. He had many contradictions, swinging from one position to another and back. But wherever he stood at a time, he had that gift of the gab to make you feel like he had some point. He laboured to analyse. Much of his analysis was sophistic, and often opportunistic. But you had to be keen to notice the fallacies therein, otherwise you would get carried away by the entertainment in his way with words, metaphors, and fitting examples that were always available to him. Much as his books (pamphlets) were dismissed by many in view of the speed at which they were released, they manifest a desire to reflect and document. He prided in his arrogance. But it was usually an entertaining arrogance, easy to let pass. Towards the end of his life, his vocabulary became more and more unhinged, requiring Parental Guidance. Could the liberty of his tongue have been Dutch courage? As a propagandist, sometimes he sounded far fetched in his conspiracy theories, but his quality was often a bit higher than the new herd of bonehead propagandists deployed by his political club on social media. Many of them are characteristically unimaginative, belly-brained, predictable, petty, and, in summary, stupid. You can detect them from their first sentence. One of the features of philosophical minds is the freedom to think beyond conventions, venturing into taboo topics, pushing boundaries of what is acceptable, and questioning common sense. Much of this he did. He questioned religious beliefs and cultural norms. He lived the way of his mind. In many ways, including when he went off limits of social decency and civility, he was his own man. He dared to use his brain. He hasn’t returned it to the creator intact. May he find rest.

Tamale Mirundi was the kind of man you would dislike, and at the same time look forward to listening to. He had many contradictions, swinging from one position to another and back. But wherever he stood at a time, he had that gift of the gab to make you feel like he had some point. He laboured to analyse. Much of his analysis was sophistic, and often opportunistic. But you had to be keen to notice the fallacies therein, otherwise you would get carried away by the entertainment in his way with words, metaphors, and fitting examples that were always available to him. Much as his books (pamphlets) were dismissed by many in view of the speed at which they were released, they manifest a desire to reflect and document. He prided in his arrogance. But it was usually an entertaining arrogance, easy to let pass. Towards the end of his life, his vocabulary became more and more unhinged, requiring Parental Guidance. Could the liberty of his tongue have been Dutch courage? As a propagandist, sometimes he sounded far fetched in his conspiracy theories, but his quality was often a bit higher than the new herd of bonehead propagandists deployed by his political club on social media. Many of them are characteristically unimaginative, belly-brained, predictable, petty, and, in summary, stupid. You can detect them from their first sentence. One of the features of philosophical minds is the freedom to think beyond conventions, venturing into taboo topics, pushing boundaries of what is acceptable, and questioning common sense. Much of this he did. He questioned religious beliefs and cultural norms. He lived the way of his mind. In many ways, including when he went off limits of social decency and civility, he was his own man. He dared to use his brain. He hasn’t returned it to the creator intact. May he find rest.

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If this isn’t mental sickness, what is it? #UgandaSecurityExhibition

If this isn’t mental sickness, what is it? #UgandaSecurityExhibition

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Today I drove around Industrial Area, and I accepted that I hadn’t seen anything yet! It is understandable why some people choose to keep quiet: Because, what more would you say about a government that allows this in its Capital City! Are we left with any sense of shame?

Today I drove around Industrial Area, and I accepted that I hadn’t seen anything yet! It is understandable why some people choose to keep quiet: Because, what more would you say about a government that allows this in its Capital City! Are we left with any sense of shame?

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Buganda Royal Institute, you may want to explain this. Tag them please

Buganda Royal Institute, you may want to explain this. Tag them please

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Today I visited this culturally innovative place called Ewaffe Cultural Village Ewaffe Cultural Village in Naggalama village. Visitors typically spend a full day there, where they are practically taken through cultural activities like barkcloth making, preparing local food (kuwaata, luwombo, kusaaniika…), making banana juice (omubissi), fetching water, brick making, fishing, growing and using herbs, ekyooto kya ssenga ne kojja … It is not only a wonderful innovation for cultural education, but also for cultural entrepreneurship where the community is involved and also benefits from the initiative. It is particularly inspiring that the proprietor is a young lady who set out with a B-Com degree, scanty resources and a dream only a year and a half ago. It is a place I would encourage parents who would want their children to learn about Baganda culture to visit. I was impressed! They deserve this shout out.

Today I visited this culturally innovative place called Ewaffe Cultural Village Ewaffe Cultural Village in Naggalama village. Visitors typically spend a full day there, where they are practically taken through cultural activities like barkcloth making, preparing local food (kuwaata, luwombo, kusaaniika…), making banana juice (omubissi), fetching water, brick making, fishing, growing and using herbs, ekyooto kya ssenga ne kojja … It is not only a wonderful innovation for cultural education, but also for cultural entrepreneurship where the community is involved and also benefits from the initiative. It is particularly inspiring that the proprietor is a young lady who set out with a B-Com degree, scanty resources and a dream only a year and a half ago. It is a place I would encourage parents who would want their children to learn about Baganda culture to visit. I was impressed! They deserve this shout out.

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An animator friend surprised me with this edition! 😂

An animator friend surprised me with this edition! 😂

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I should try this at Lukaya …

I should try this at Lukaya …

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When he broke his own record …

When he broke his own record …

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SP Twesigye Erias boxing Hon. Amuriat during the 2021 election campaigns. The same is said to have been in command of today’s operation where Bobi Wine was injured

SP Twesigye Erias boxing Hon. Amuriat during the 2021 election campaigns. The same is said to have been in command of today’s operation where Bobi Wine was injured

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If he meant it, maybe he’s no longer in charge
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If he meant it, maybe he’s no longer in charge

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He is an important voice in speaking for those at the margins, support him.
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He is an important voice in speaking for those at the margins, support him.

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As for me, the news found me in Zimbabwe
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As for me, the news found me in Zimbabwe

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“Why are you selling children [your daughters]” May I never get to a level of ‘bukopi’, Fred and shamelessness that would make me demand for material things in exchange for my daughter #TeamNoBridePrice
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“Why are you selling children [your daughters]” May I never get to a level of ‘bukopi’, Fred and shamelessness that would make me demand for material things in exchange for my daughter #TeamNoBridePrice

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She’s dead! For them it’s just politics, for another family it is a loved one gone - just because she held a different political opinion! How do you expect others to feel your pain when you are directly killing their own! Can we ever have peace where we’ve inflicted such pointless permanent pain on others? Would you pretend to be angry when such innocent people you’ve harmed and hurt celebrate your own pain?
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She’s dead! For them it’s just politics, for another family it is a loved one gone - just because she held a different political opinion! How do you expect others to feel your pain when you are directly killing their own! Can we ever have peace where we’ve inflicted such pointless permanent pain on others? Would you pretend to be angry when such innocent people you’ve harmed and hurt celebrate your own pain?

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340,852 views • 4 months ago

My cartoons are being exhibited by the Freedom Cartoonists Foundation under the theme of ‘Cartoons for Freedom’ at the shores of Lake Geneva (Quai Wilson) alongside those of Safaa Odah, a Palestinian cartoonist, and of a few others from Europe. If you are there, pass by to check. The Exhibition will last the whole month of May.
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My cartoons are being exhibited by the Freedom Cartoonists Foundation under the theme of ‘Cartoons for Freedom’ at the shores of Lake Geneva (Quai Wilson) alongside those of Safaa Odah, a Palestinian cartoonist, and of a few others from Europe. If you are there, pass by to check. The Exhibition will last the whole month of May.

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In this speech, President Museveni said he has been able to work with sons of previous presidents and other political rivals because he didn’t assassinate (he spared) their fathers. What about the children of opponents whose fathers/mothers are being disappeared and tortured? What will they grow into? Footage: NBS Television
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In this speech, President Museveni said he has been able to work with sons of previous presidents and other political rivals because he didn’t assassinate (he spared) their fathers. What about the children of opponents whose fathers/mothers are being disappeared and tortured? What will they grow into? Footage: NBS Television

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One of the Parliament thieves at Luzira was seen this morning upon waking up, sorting bedbugs
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One of the Parliament thieves at Luzira was seen this morning upon waking up, sorting bedbugs

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What Ugandans leave in the theater! We still have a lot of work to do on our manners!!!
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What Ugandans leave in the theater! We still have a lot of work to do on our manners!!!

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153,699 views • 2 months ago

Finally I have landed on the former UOX President celebrating
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Finally I have landed on the former UOX President celebrating

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Ekiri ku Agora leero! After a week of police summons to Agora staff, IGG agabudde ka consolation. This is Toko. I’m bringing Agather
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Ekiri ku Agora leero! After a week of police summons to Agora staff, IGG agabudde ka consolation. This is Toko. I’m bringing Agather

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The news found Agather in the village
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The news found Agather in the village

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On Uganda’s human rights record …
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On Uganda’s human rights record …

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Even school children know what is going on …
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Even school children know what is going on …

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Gospel time
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Gospel time

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How I be looking at my NSSF balance when broke
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How I be looking at my NSSF balance when broke

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136,551 views • 4 months ago

I’ve bumped into the ‘March to Parliament’ youths at their jamboree
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I’ve bumped into the ‘March to Parliament’ youths at their jamboree

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From Kaseese … Seeking for a wheel chair to be able to go to school … Video in Lukonzo
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From Kaseese … Seeking for a wheel chair to be able to go to school … Video in Lukonzo

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140,404 views • 5 months ago

This is an extract from a footage that was screened at the ongoing Conference at Makerere commemorating 30 years of the 1995 Constitution. President Museveni gave the speech in 1992 upon receiving the draft of the Constitution from the drafting Commission headed by Benjamin Odoki. When you have seen what the government of the older Museveni is doing, it becomes quite difficult to listen to the speeches of the younger Museveni without getting disturbed and angry. Except if your conscience is sick or dead. #MakConferenceConstitution30
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This is an extract from a footage that was screened at the ongoing Conference at Makerere commemorating 30 years of the 1995 Constitution. President Museveni gave the speech in 1992 upon receiving the draft of the Constitution from the drafting Commission headed by Benjamin Odoki. When you have seen what the government of the older Museveni is doing, it becomes quite difficult to listen to the speeches of the younger Museveni without getting disturbed and angry. Except if your conscience is sick or dead. #MakConferenceConstitution30

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A memorable humbling recognition!
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A memorable humbling recognition!

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