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By Alexander Luyima Kampala, Uganda — When General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni and commander of Uganda’s armed forces, posted images of a battered Eddie Mutwe on social media, he did more than admit to an abduction—he flaunted it. The photos, showing Mutwe’s swollen feet, bruised body, and …

  By Alexander Luyima A General’s Mockery, a Nation’s Agony While Ugandans disappear into torture chambers, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba—the son of President Museveni and Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (UPDF)—takes to Twitter to joke about abductions. His latest posts read like a sick comedy script: “I captured NUP’s military commander …

How Tribal Narratives Undermine Unity—And Why Africans Must Reject Them A recent tweet from Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparked controversy when he boasted about capturing an opposition figure “like a grasshopper (Nsenene)” and emphasized coercive cultural assimilation. This rhetoric is not an isolated incident—it reflects a …

A bodyguard for one of Uganda’s opposition leaders, Bobi Wine, has been charged with aggravated robbery, days after the head of the military said he had detained him. Last week Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also President Yoweri Museveni’s son, confirmed that he had been holding Eddie Mutwe five days after …

In a powerful show of solidarity and humanitarian service, the Kabaka Foundation Canada has partnered with Canadian Blood Services to launch a major Plasma Donation Drive set for May 10th, 2025 at the Canadian Blood Services facility in Woodbridge, Ontario. The initiative, which will be held at 200 Windflower Gate, …

By: Alexander Luyima Director, Community Programs and Information – African Descent Ontario (ADSON) In a bold and transformative political move, Ugandan music icon Nina Kankunda, widely known by her stage name Nina Roz, has declared her intention to contest for the Sembabule Woman Member of Parliament seat. Her campaign poster, …

The global auto industry is witnessing a seismic shift—one that has left Western economies scrambling to respond. China, once synonymous with cheap manufacturing, has become the world’s largest car exporter, selling 5.26 million vehicles abroad in 2023—a staggering 50% more than Japan, the second-largest exporter. The meteoric rise of companies …

By Alexander Luyima For over four decades, Ugandans have endured government mediocrity, with failed promises and decaying infrastructure becoming the norm. A simple road trip from Masaka to Kigali exposes this harsh reality—once you cross into Rwanda, the difference in road quality is staggering. Meanwhile, Uganda’s highways, like the Masaka–Busia …

Kampala, Uganda – May 3, 2025 Uganda’s political turmoil has intensified following alarming threats issued by Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the controversial abduction of Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddy Mutwe, and a violent police raid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters. These incidents point to an escalating campaign of repression …

General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s president, has confirmed the detention of an opposition leader’s bodyguard, who has been missing for five days. Edward Sebuufu, alias Eddie Mutwe, was reportedly picked up on Sunday by unidentified individuals in both civilian clothes and military fatigues in the central town of …