By Alexander Luyima

KAMPALA, Uganda – In a bold appeal to the international community, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the outspoken opposition leader popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called for an immediate halt to donor funding for Uganda’s government, citing systematic human rights violations, including abductions, torture, and state-sanctioned impunity.

Speaking exclusively to our reporter at his home in Magere, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president accused the Museveni regime of misusing foreign aid to finance repression rather than national development.

“The impunity in Uganda has reached unbearable levels,” Hon. Kyagulanyi declared. “Security forces abduct citizens in broad daylight, torture chambers operate without consequence, and the judiciary has been reduced to a puppet of the state. Yet this regime survives on the very funding provided by the international community—funding that should be helping Ugandans, not oppressing them.”

Donor Funds Diverted to Repression

Investigations by Transparency International Uganda and Global Witness reveal that millions of dollars in aid meant for healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation have instead been redirected to:

Arms purchases used to suppress dissent

Surveillance technology for monitoring activists and journalists

Off-the-books detention facilities where torture is routinely carried out

A 2024 report by the U.N. Human Rights Office documented over 500 cases of enforced disappearances in the past three years, with victims often linked to opposition groups. Meanwhile, leaked World Bank audit reports indicate that at least $200 million in development loans were improperly diverted to security-related expenditures in the last fiscal year alone.

“When European and American taxpayers’ money is used to buy tear gas, bullets, and surveillance drones that target innocent Ugandans, the donors become complicit in these crimes,” Hon. Kyagulanyi asserted.

Legal Battles and the Illusion of Justice

The NUP leader confirmed that his legal team has initiated proceedings against high-ranking officials, including General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for human rights violations. However, he expressed little faith in Uganda’s compromised judiciary.

“We are pursuing legal action not because we expect justice from these courts, but because we must expose the truth,” he said. “The Museveni family operates above the law, but history will judge them—and those who fund them.”

A Call to Action: Citizens and the International Community

With Uganda’s population now exceeding 48 million, Hon. Kyagulanyi urged mass mobilization against government abuses.

“This is not just a political fight—it is a moral one,” he emphasized. “If all Ugandans stand together, we can reclaim our nation. But the world must stop financing our oppression.”

Experts Weigh In: Time for Accountability?

Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana, Executive Director of the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI), supported the appeal.
“Donor nations must impose strict conditionalities on aid to Uganda. Funds should be frozen until independent audits prove they are not being used for repression,” he stated.

As pressure mounts, the question remains: Will the international community continue bankrolling a regime accused of atrocities—or will it finally heed the cries of Uganda’s oppressed?

By Alexander Luyima

Uganda is a ticking time bomb. A fiery speech by a concerned student has gone viral, drawing chilling parallels between the unchecked brutality of President Yoweri Museveni’s regime and the spark that ignited the French Revolution. The message is clear: oppression breeds rebellion—and Uganda is on the brink.

“We Are Tolerating Our Own Destruction” – A Student’s Stark Warning

“We keep condoning these crimes… we keep respecting, tolerating, and even rewarding the very people destroying our future,” the student declared. “History doesn’t forgive those who ignore its lessons.”

The speech, delivered at a clandestine gathering, directly called out Uganda’s security forces—particularly the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and officers linked to Museveni’s family—for their roles in abductions, torture, and state-sanctioned terror.

“The French Revolution didn’t start with a bang; it started with whispers. Just like ours.”

Mugisha Muntu’s Grave Prediction: “The Army Is No Longer Uganda’s, but a Family’s Private Militia”

Retired Major General Mugisha Muntu, once a top military commander and now a leading opposition voice, has repeatedly warned about the collapse of Uganda’s institutions.

“When the military and police serve one man—one family—instead of the nation, lawlessness becomes the law,” Muntu said in a recent interview. “We are seeing the same patterns that destroyed other dictatorships. The only question is: how long before Uganda explodes?”

The Museveni Dynasty’s Iron Grip: Nepotism, Torture, and Impunity

The regime’s most feared enforcers are not just state agents—they are Museveni’s bloodline. His son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, commands Uganda’s elite Special Forces, while other relatives dominate key security positions.

Victims of abduction and torture tell horror stories—blindfolded arrests, beatings, electrocution, and secret dungeons—all while the perpetrators walk free.

“These are not just ‘careless moves’—they are crimes against humanity,” the student fumed. “And when the dam breaks, no one will be spared.”

A Revolution in the Making?

The warning signs are everywhere:

Silent anger: Ugandans, known for their resilience, are now whispering what they once feared to say.

Economic suffering: Rampant corruption and military spending have left millions in poverty.

Youth radicalization: A generation raised on oppression has nothing left to lose.

“People think Ugandans are too quiet to fight back,” the student said. “But so did the French monarchy.”

Will the World Listen Before It’s Too Late?

The international community often turns a blind eye to Museveni’s atrocities, seeing him as a “regional stabilizer.” But as history has shown—no dictatorship lasts forever.

The question is no longer if Uganda will erupt—but when.

In a dynamic force of Pan-African diplomacy, youth empowerment, and strategic cocommunicationAmiri Wabusimba has arrived in Cairo to represent Uganda at the 5th Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership a prestigious international program convening 150 emerging youth leaders from across the Global South. Hosted at the Olympic Centre Hotel, this year’s edition is being held under the theme “Egypt and the United Nations: 80 Years Representing the Issues of the Global South,” under the high patronage of H.E. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The 18-day fellowship, organized by the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, provides a platform for transformative leadership dialogue, cultural diplomacy, and strategic cooperation among participants from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Delegates will engage in high-level forums, institutional tours, and training workshops focused on South-South cooperation, regional integration, and youth-led development.

Wabusimba Amiri brings with him a rich and multifaceted background, as a former Advocacy and Communication Specialist at the Uganda Muslim Medical Bureau (UMMB), currently serving as an intern in the Department of Public Diplomacy at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uganda and Founder and CEO of Shanix Marketing and Media Agency, a firm specializing in strategic media relations, policy advocacy, and digital diplomacy. He is also the author of ‘Where Do Men Spend Their Time?, a compelling sociopolitical book examining gender roles, time use, and community responsibility.

Through his work in public health communications, youth advocacy, and multilateral engagement, Amiri has emerged as one of Uganda’s most articulate young leaders. His inclusion in the Nasser Fellowship reflects Uganda’s growing contribution to regional diplomacy and the cultivation of youth leadership as a force for global development.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Amiri stated: “This fellowship is both a personal honour and a collective responsibility. I carry with me the voices of Uganda’s youth and the legacy of African resilience. The Global South has the vision, capacity, and courage to co-author a new era of international cooperation.”

Hassan Ghazaly, anthropological researcher and founder of the Nasser International Forum, praised the historic participation from Latin America, noting that  “Wabusimba Amiri embodies the values of purpose-driven leadership, intellectual rigour, and cultural diplomacy. His inclusion in the Nasser Fellowship is not only a testament to his commitment to community service and international engagement but also a symbol of Uganda’s growing contribution to shaping the global narrative. We are proud of him and confident that his voice will echo far beyond Cairo.”

He further emphasized that: “This engagement enhances the fellowship’s cultural and intellectual diversity, offering a unique platform for the exchange of perspectives across the Global South. It also reaffirms Egypt’s emerging role as a global convenor of youth diplomacy and a hub for nurturing the next generation of leaders committed to sustainable development, international integration, and peacebuilding.”

Ghazaly noted that this momentum is a direct result of Egypt’s strategic youth engagement policy, which continues to attract talent from across the Global South through inclusive and high-impact platforms.

The fifth edition of the Nasser Fellowship has also witnessed unprecedented participation from Latin America, with 42 applicants from 14 countries, and selected participants from 11 highlighting the fellowship’s expansion as a true platform for Global South solidarity.

As the Nasser Fellowship continues to position Egypt as a central hub for youth diplomacy and transformative leadership, Uganda’s representation through Amiri is both timely and emblematic of a rising generation committed to justice, sustainability, and regional cooperation.