As you can hear in this recording, there was a clear order to "SHOOT HIM" before our President @HEBobiwine was shot! No amount of lies can cover up for this criminal action. Their intention was clear. - Admin https://t.co/Ikb1IKJilZ
This evening as our President returned from Bulindo in Kira Municipality where he had gone to check on one of our lawyers, Musisi George, the police and military under the command of one Twesigye surrounded our vehicles and started firing live bullets, teargas canisters and other projectiles. In the process, our President #BobiWine who was clearly targeted was shot in the leg. He is currently being attended to by a team of medical doctors. This is yet another attempt on the life of our President by the Museveni regime!
Our President @HEBobiwine has been shot in the leg by police in Bulindo! He's been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention. We'll keep the country updated on his situation. ~ Admin
We have spent today morning at the Kitalya Mini-Max Prison where we checked on and encouraged several political prisoners. These included the NUP political prisoners, our comrades from FDC who were recently picked up from Kenya and charged with terrorism, as well as comrade Sam Okanya aka Sammy. All of them are of strong spirits despite the very oppressive circumstances. They fully understand that they did not commit any offence for them to be detained by the cowardly regime. WE SHALL OVERCOME! #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersinUganda
Previously, Gen. Museveni blamed the problems of Kampala on elected leaders who were always from the opposition to his rule. As always, he came up with a law that took away the power of elected leaders and placed it in the hands of his hand-picked officials. He boasted that he had effectively captured the city. A decade later, things are worse. The residents of Kampala have to contend with terrible roads, sickening traffic jams, floods occasioned by poor drainage, a broken down healthcare and education infrastructure, and now the garbage crisis! A few weeks ago, dozens of our people were buried under garbage at Kiteezi. While over 30 bodies were recovered, more than 20 people are still missing, believed to be buried under the garbage. Without a feasible solution in sight, the citizens now have to contend with heaps of garbage piling up everywhere. All resulting from corruption, inefficiency, abuse of office and the blatant disregard for the common good. This is but a symptom of regime failure. Fix GOVERNANCE and you'll have things fixed.
This morning in Mbarara, we checked on Hon. Jolly Mugisha, the National Unity Platform Deputy President for Western Uganda. She was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Monday in a critical condition. Thankfully, the doctors have worked very hard to stabilize her condition and we are very delighted to see her make great improvement. Join us in praying for her quick and full recovery🙏🏿
Having returned to the country from international duty, this morning we visited the community of Kiteezi in Kyadondo East where dozens of citizens were left dead two weeks ago after garbage buried them. Pain and anxiety is still written on the faces of these residents who have to date not yet seen many of the bodies of their friends and relatives buried under the waste. We took along with us several items to assist them in this challenging time. In my address, I emphasized that this was not an accident, it was a completely avoidable tragedy, caused by the negligence and inefficiency of the regime and its institutions. May the souls of the deceased rest in peace, and may the injured recover fully and quickly.
This would be funny if it wasn't real! These words by Gen. Museveni's son, reminded me of a foolish, evil king, found in the Bible, 1 Kings Chapter 12. When the people, who were previously oppressed by his father came to him to request that he lightens their burdens, his response was: "But Rehoboam spoke harshly to the people, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors and followed the counsel of his younger advisers. He told the people, “My father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!" Resultantly, the people rejected him and he reaped the fruits of his folly. For Gen. Museveni's son, this is not a mere threat. He has already proven that he is many times more brutal than his brutal father. He has already proven what he can do to those who disagree with him. In addition to many others, Kakwenza's back is a constant reminder of what he is capable of! It is entirely up to WE THE PEOPLE, to put an end to this humiliation, and oppression against the people of Uganda by Gen. Museveni and his family rule.
On CBC Radio, Toronto this morning. Using every opportunity to draw the attention of the world to our struggle for freedom and democracy. Listen in live: https://t.co/oc0ZinJxUf https://t.co/7xNYCw3EQA
The true state of our nation summarised in these posts by Gen. Museveni's son whom he recently installed as commander of our armed forces! 1. He reveals that Museveni's son-in-law is the biggest thief in Uganda. By this, he confirms our constant condemnation of the nepotism and abuse of office by the Museveni regime. Just like himself, Rwabogo should never have had access to public resources if not for the family rule. 2. Also reveals that the mission to Somalia, in which Uganda has made great losses of its people, is largely profit-motivated. While Gen. Museveni keeps talking about it as a contribution to pacifying the region, his son is revealing its true intention. 3. Then justifies Mawanda's corruption because he is his friend. Asks why only his friends are held accountable for corruption yet others are also looting. He labels Mawanda a "political prisoner" - mocking hundreds of actual political prisoners detained by himself and his father Museveni for years. What did Ugandans do to Museveni to deserve this?
Successfully concluded the NUP Diaspora Convention 2024 in Chicago, USA. Thank you our comrades in America for keeping the fire burning 👊. Next, Canada! https://t.co/WeYzzUu56N
See how destiny keeps setting us up? Maybe one day we’ll take another selfie after I swear in as President 😁
Let me also appreciate the Ghetto People who always challenge me to challenge them. Over the past two decades, you guys have kept me on tenterhooks to be the best of my self and give my best energy to everything I do, because I know that by doing things right, I am inspiring millions of others. And yes, let today inspire you to know that you're never too late to pursue your dreams and achieve them. Such days usually come with mixed emotions for me. I know Maama would be so proud of me today. But I am comfortable in knowing that she is looking on from above with so much pride🙏🏿 Above all, I THANK GOD who has always seen me through every challenge; every hurdle! God is great! 2/2
The criminals abducted comrade Achileo Kivumbi on 1st August, and now say he was found with Lt. Col. military pips on 3rd August.....two days after he was 'arrested'. Shameless. Thoughtless. All these violations are evidence of how timid and scared they are of the people. WE SHALL OVERCOME!
Several youths arrested last month for protesting against corruption are posting on social media horrific stories saying they were tortured in detention by SP Joel Ntabu “Matsiko,” (@NtabuJ), the OC CID of Kampala Central Police Station. Apparently, SP Ntabu isolated some female protestors in a room, savagely assaulted and kicked them, threw them over furniture, and then dragged them through the police corridors. He is accused of intimidating concerned suspects who attempted to get them medication, boasting that the youth were lucky he hadn’t shot them dead! Another protestor says Matsiko tortured him so bad that the was unable to walk for the next several days. Last week, there were reports that some of the youth protestors were also raped in detention. All these allegations are deeply concerning. We hope the regime will feel some shame and take action, although we don’t expect much! #StopAbuseOfPowerUg
At first they labelled us 'hooligans' (bayaaye) to delegitimize our political opinions until we forced them to realize that we’re just as worthy human beings as they are. Now they claim to be one of us. Mujja kkakasa! https://t.co/NkNDaLfVKe
After the visit to Umkuuka, we checked on the families of our comrades from the group of Olivia Lutaaya & Yasin Machete who have spent the past three years in prison. Among others, we visited the families of political prisoners Nagwere Asbert, Katabi Swaibu, Musakuru Steven, Ibrahim Wandera, and Siraji Mudebo. We also visited the graves of the mother and child of Kato Umar, both of whom passed away while comrade Kato was in jail. The families are visibly pained by the prolonged detention without trial of their children, but they nevertheless expressed gratitude for the support we continue to give them in the absence of their imprisoned loved ones. #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersInUganda
A family member of #TheMissing18 @NUP_Ug supporters just called us wondering about the possibility of conducting a DNA test on these 17 skulls just in case one of them belongs to their relative whom the regime disappeared over three years ago. This is how pained and desperate the families of missing Ugandans still are! #BringBackOurPeople
After detaining them illegally for one week, the regime yesterday paraded 36 FDC activists in Court and charged them with "treason" after forcing their deportation from Kenya. They join a long list of comrades detained for opposing dictatorship, including @NUP_Ug political prisoners who have spent years in detention without trial. In his quest to cling to power, dictator Museveni has gotten so paranoid that his regime now treats any legitimate activity of the opposition as an attempt to overthrow him. We must all unite and take collective action to bring an end to this unceasing persecution! #FreeAllPoliticalPrisonersinUganda
Several young people- anti-corruption protesters who were violently arrested this week have spoken of how they were raped (sodomized) by the men who took them. Many of the NUP/ People Power supporters who have been abducted in the past were raped in detention - both male and female. Only a few of them had the courage to publicly speak about their ordeal. Very many of them have reported to us but fear or feel ashamed to speak about it in public. Those who have spoken publicly about being sodomized, with medical evidence include Ronald Mayega, Alex Kalyowa and Mukasa Joseph. The female victims are such a big number. The regime continues to shield the perpetrators of these heinous crimes against our people. Such a shame that the Museveni regime continues to use sexual violence as a tool of torture and subjugation- as they did during the Northern Uganda war. There must and shall be accountability for these crimes against humanity! #FreeUganda