Stop attacking Mpuuga, Katikkiro Mayiga- Bwanika slams Bobi
Kimaanya-Kabonera Division Member of Parliament, Dr. Abed Bwanika has attacked National Unity, NUP Party President Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine whom he accused of disparaging leaders.“Stop attacking Katikkiro [Buganda Kingdom Prime Minister Charles Peter Mayiga]. I want you to look at me Mr Kyagulanyi, I have never done bad to you. Those people attacking us are your people. Stop killing our leaders. The Mpuuga you are attacking is a leader just like you. If we are doing politics, each of us should respect each other, you should stop abusing us and our leaders,” he said.Bwanika made the remarks on Saturday during the burial of Pascal Ssekasamba, a brother to late Mathias Nsubuga Birekeraawo, a former MP of Bukoto South and DP’s Secretary General.Bwanika accused Bobi Wine of sponsoring people who attack the Katikkiro, Mpuuga and other leaders in Buganda including himself.The Kimaanya-Kabonera MP cited NUP deputy spokesperson, Waiswa Mufumbiro whom he said had made unfounded statements against him and his family , noting that all this happened while Bobi Wine was watching but never stopped the attacks.He said similar attacks have happened , especially on social media against Katikkiro Mayiga from Kyagulanyi’s supporters.“This is not the struggle we were saying Mr Kyagulanyi. Those youth who are abusing us are your children and anyone who wants to take me out of here you can do it. Kyagulanyi, stop killing our leaders.”Bobi respondsIn his speech, the NUP president denied the allegations made by Bwanika noting that he respects Mpuuga.“Bwanika, I am not sure whether you love Mpuuga more than I do; it was I who appointed him as my vice president, it was I who appointed him as the Leader of the Opposition, it was I who appointed him a the Commissioner of Parliament and you it was I who made you to an MP,” he said.“I am not doing these because of hatred, I can disagree with you but let us look at the bigger picture. People have hope in us and whatever we are doing now, these young children are looking and it is what they are going to do in future because people do not listen on what you told them but they follow what you are doing. I always respect Mpuuga and I have never mobilised anyone to hate him or abuse him and I always tell you not to do it.”However, Mpuuga and Bwanika seemed not convinced by Kyagulanyi’s remarks.The standoff between the NUP president and Kyagulanyi became pronounced when Mpuuga was implicated in receiving shs500 million as a service award for his time as Leader of Opposition.Kyagulanyi termed it as illegal but Mpuuga insisted there was nothing wrong in getting the “service award.”Mpuuga was consequently dropped as Leader of Opposition but also suspended as NUP Vice president for Buganda. https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/stop-attacking-mpuuga-katikkiro-mayiga-bwanika-slams-bobi/
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Ugandan Citizen Abducted, Held in Secret Detention for Three Months, Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
A disturbing new case of unlawful detention has surfaced, highlighting the ongoing human rights crisis in Uganda. A Ugandan citizen was reportedly abducted and held in a secret facility, known as a “safe house,” for three months, only to be released without charge or explanation. This incident, reported by NTV Uganda, has sparked widespread condemnation and renewed calls for accountability regarding human rights abuses in the country.
While the details surrounding the abduction remain unclear, reports indicate that the individual was taken without due process and held incommunicado—an action that has long been condemned by human rights organizations. The victim’s release, with no charges filed and no clear justification, has angered activists and citizens, who view this as yet another case of egregious abuse of power by the state.
“This is a recurring pattern,” said one human rights activist. “Abductions, secret detentions, and unexplained releases have become all too common in Uganda. These acts violate fundamental human rights and erode public trust in the justice system.”
The use of “safe houses,” unregistered detention facilities reportedly operated by security forces, has been a focal point in numerous allegations of torture and illegal imprisonment. Despite repeated calls from both local and international organizations for their closure and accountability for those involved, little action has been taken to address these violations.
This case underscores the urgent need for reform within Uganda’s security apparatus and greater accountability for human rights abuses. Observers hope that drawing attention to these injustices will spur concrete action to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the protection of basic human rights.
As frustration mounts, calls for both domestic and international pressure to hold the government accountable for such crimes grow louder. “One day, there must be accountability for all these crimes against our people,” stated one social media user, reflecting the sentiments of many Ugandans.
National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi has accused Ugandan security forces of using excessive force to disrupt a planned NUP gathering. The allegations were detailed in a statement shared on Twitter, following an event held to honor children of NUP supporters who were killed, disappeared, or detained for their political beliefs.
According to Kyagulanyi, security personnel, under the command of an officer identified as Asiimwe, carried out a preemptive operation early in the morning upon learning of the NUP’s plans. The forces allegedly stormed the premises, arrested workers, and deployed tear gas to disperse those present.
“The criminals under the command of one Asiimwe deployed early morning, arrested our workers, and threw tear gas into our premises. They’ve cordoned off the premises and blocked all people from accessing the place,” Kyagulanyi wrote.
Among those reportedly arrested were Saava Peter, Mudenya Samson, and Turyasingura Samson. Kyagulanyi claimed the detained workers were subjected to beatings and interrogated about their political affiliations, with security operatives labeling them as terrorists.
“These JATT operatives asked the workers who they support politically, branding them terrorists and criminals—their only crime being that they work with us. You can imagine the indignity!” Kyagulanyi lamented.
This incident adds to the growing tension in Uganda’s political climate, where opposition parties frequently accuse the government of stifling dissent. Despite the challenges, Kyagulanyi ended his statement with a message of defiance and optimism, proclaiming, “UGANDA WILL BE FREE.”
NUP Gathering Disrupted: Kyagulanyi Alleges Security Force Harassment and Arrests
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Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum
Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over “offensive and dangerous” comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported.
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments on the X platform on Tuesday in which he threatened “to capture Khartoum” with the support of the US President elect Donald Trump after he takes office. The posts were deleted later.
“The government of Sudan demands and official apology from the Ugandan government for the offensive and dangerous comments of the army commander,” Sudan’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the Sudan Tribune said it has seen.
Sudan Demands Apology from Uganda Over Army Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Threat to Invade Khartoum