And so, we have finally neared the summit of our journey from the Republic of Uganda to the Kingdom of Rwakitura under the Kaguta dynasty. The crowning moment of this journey was two weeks ago when President Yoweri Museveni appointed his wife, Mrs Janet Museveni, to cabinet. That there has not been a major outcry in the country against this increasing and narrowing patrimony is a sign of how deeply people’s expectations of the president have sunk. Short of walking nude on the streets of Kampala, there is really nothing that Museveni can do that can shock anyone anymore. Whenever I think he has reached the rock-bottom of moral and political depravity, Museveni somehow still finds a new depth to fall into.
During its 48-year history, our nation has seen many leaders but none has been as openly corrupt and nepotistic as Museveni – not Idi Amin, Tito Okello and not Milton Obote. Our cover story shows the vast number of known relatives and in-laws of the president in government positions (see page 8) – his son, brother, sister, daughter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law etc. Therefore, the appointment of his wife to cabinet is a small symbol of an otherwise large and chronic malaise that has been eating at our nation’s entrails. Museveni has been stripping away the difference between himself as a person and his official job as president.
For example, in 2006, I was told by a number of government officials that each time they went to see him at his country home in Rwakitura, Museveni would hold official meetings with them in his night gown. I was also informed that the special presidential assistant on veterinary services, Dr Sam Byagageire, literary works as the farm manager of Museveni’s ranches in Kisozi and Rwakitura. Equally, Presidential Guard Brigade soldiers guard and graze his cows.
These actions show that our president still behaves like African chiefs of old – for example Nyungu ya Maawe of the 19th Century Nyamwezi kingdom – by not separating personal from official business. Yet Museveni always criticises pre-colonial African chiefs for this “backwardness” in his speeches on modernisation. The president needs to modernise himself first before thinking of modernising Uganda.
The president treats UPDF soldiers almost as if they are his children and many government officials as his servants. He also treats our nation’s treasury as his personal bank account by issuing orders to give free money to persons of his choice. Generally, he treats our country as his private estate – witness how he gives out public land and public enterprises for free to “investors” of his choice. These days he openly moves with brown envelops filled with cash which he dishes out at will to groups meeting him. The last Ugandan president to do that was Amin.
In such circumstances, what difference is there between the resources of our nation and the private wealth of the president? In many ways, we the citizens of the republic are not treated any differently from the porters on his farm – or even his cows and goats. No wonder, most people cynically refer to Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax as Pay As Yoweri Enjoys.
I understand that given his peasant upbringing in a nomadic culture, our president may not appreciate the difference between public resources and his personal wealth. Among his Bahima sub-ethnic group, when a friend visits, you bid them farewell by giving them a cow. When he gives public money or public land for free, Museveni is acting true to his Kihima peasant roots; just like a peasant in Nyabushozi would see off a friend with the words “Nakuha ente” (I have given you a cow). Yet a Muhima peasant does not give away his/her cow without some criteria.
Thus to explain the irregular giving away of taxpayers’ money, Museveni has always advanced dubious reasons. In the case of Tri-Star Apparels factory in which he sank $13m before it collapsed under his nose, he claimed it was to break a “psychological inferiority complex” of Ugandans exporting finished goods to America. Apparently, such a complex must have been his because by 1970, Uganda was a net supplier of finished garments to some of the world’s leading stores like Marx and Spencer, C&A and so on.
But the businessman he gave free taxpayers’ money to build the garment factory was not Ugandan. So, if the complex existed at all, using an Asian to export the goods to America was not a formula for removing such a “psychological inferiority complex” among Ugandans. Most critically, he did not seem to realise that he caused huge financial loss to the government of Uganda, a crime under the law for which he has arrested other public officials like Jim Muhwezi and Mike Mukula.
The list of issues around which Museveni has personalised the state in Uganda is long and inexhaustible. The point, however, is that the appointment of his wife to cabinet is not unique or unusual as it falls into the pattern of his actions over time – appointing family members to run the government – daughter, nephew, son, brother, sister etc. But how has our nation traversed from a republic to a dynastic kingdom akin to that of Louis XVI in France on the eve of the French Revolution of 1789? How did a revolution seeking modernity for Uganda turn into a corrupt neo-patrimonial order?
Here lays the tragedy of Africa. Though Museveni initially positioned himself as the leader seeking to change how Africa was managed, he has exposed himself as the ultimate symbol of our continent’s dysfunctions. Because of low levels of institutional development, decision making in our countries tends to be highly personalised; individual rulers tend to exercise a disproportionate influence on the fate or fortunes of a nation.
In such circumstances, the paranoia of an Idi Amin, Jean Bokasa and Samuel Doe can lay a country to ruins. Equally, the charisma, discipline and moral quality of a Kwame Nkrumah, Nelson Mandela and Paul Kagame can inspire hope and mould a nation. Sadly, Uganda is walking the footsteps of the worse Africa has produced. We need to stand up and oppose this creeping monarchy.
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written by Obama Generation, March 11, 2009
written by Obama Generation, March 11, 2009
Andrew, on the high way to Monorovia or Harare. Uganda is moving to Harare at breakneck speed with no brakes and no reverse gear. The big question is, where are Ugandan men and women who claim to be any worthy of their names?
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Lamentations
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
Ehhh! These are surely loud screams and someone has to come to the aid of Mwenda. While grabbing your breath, just ask Mwenda in which other former regime did he (or any Ugandan) have the "opportunity" to set up an independent newspaper (to thrive!) while "putting down" the incumbent to such an extent? No wonder the so called suffering Ugandans don''t echo your lamentations (apart, of course from the agitators e.g UPC's who as we know are good for nothing!)
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let's all have balanced views
written by hillary, March 11, 2009
written by hillary, March 11, 2009
for all those arguing that mwenda shouldn't air out his views because he's only lucky to get away with whatever he says, GET THIS
freedom of expression is not a privilege to us it's our right!!
To mwenda: great work keep exposing them, though i suggest that you more often than not don't give credit where its due for this gov't. they are imperfect but they could have achieved a little more than you portray them.
peace to you all
freedom of expression is not a privilege to us it's our right!!
To mwenda: great work keep exposing them, though i suggest that you more often than not don't give credit where its due for this gov't. they are imperfect but they could have achieved a little more than you portray them.
peace to you all
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Indifference
written by denis, March 11, 2009
written by denis, March 11, 2009
You know,the hottest places in hell should be reserved for indifferent cowards like yourself. You probably have not been to places in this country where the desolate state of social services and the so called rural -support are a crying shame.
For someone to muster the courage to even highlight this plight risks a label of enemy of the state, detractors e.t.c. so for some one like Andrew to do what he is doing is suicidal. Cowards like yourself are a shame and dissapointment to Ugandans . Do not imagine for one moment that your real objective on this forum is lost on us "ordinary" Ugandans.
For someone to muster the courage to even highlight this plight risks a label of enemy of the state, detractors e.t.c. so for some one like Andrew to do what he is doing is suicidal. Cowards like yourself are a shame and dissapointment to Ugandans . Do not imagine for one moment that your real objective on this forum is lost on us "ordinary" Ugandans.
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of museveni,fate,destiny and hoplessness
written by TONY, March 11, 2009
written by TONY, March 11, 2009
majority of ugandans andrew,have resigned to fate,we have really seen alot and more is yet to come,i would rather you guys begin rekindling our hope rather than keep telling life is useless under museveni.ian no longer proud of being ugandan!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rwakitura Kingdom
written by Michael Kayongo, March 11, 2009
written by Michael Kayongo, March 11, 2009
Now i almost wet myself, Mwenda on my part Museveni has never been ashamed of anything but i am wondering when are they issuing the Rwakitura passports to replace the exisiting one that we hold in the name of Republic of Uganda
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Despised loyality
written by Sewagaba, March 11, 2009
written by Sewagaba, March 11, 2009
Museveni needs Mwenda more than he needs anybody.Mwenda is Museveni's main source of information through his critical work .Museveni holds his parliament in utter contempt.He inwardly despises those who only say "yes,yes," to what ever he proposes and do.Some MPs are so royal that they can eat their pupu if Museveni tells them
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written by Basoga-benne, March 11, 2009
written by Basoga-benne, March 11, 2009
I Agree with some generalisations you make but Andrew I think there is something sinnister we the Citizens of this country , old, young, poor and rich we seem to fail to see.
There is this individual who is "smart" and locked in his own world.
He is different from all the mentioned names in style, character and achivements (personal of course and a few).
This Individual needs to be understand before we even dare STAND UP!! Otherwise you might stand down again before so long..
PROBLEM:
I think we lack a system that teaches critical thinking and analytical skills; Yes there are few like Andrew but still the best they can do is talk but not help others to stand up.
THATS WHY WE HAVE LOTS OF YES SIR , YES MR PRESIDENT, YES HON.
MY DESCRIPTION OF THIS INDIVIDUAL;(narcissistic)
It becomes a problem when someone has a persistently unrealistic image of themselves and those they interact with. It is a belief in themselves that is so inflated there is little chance that they or anyone else will ever be able to meet their needs in full or consistently. Unhealthy narcissism is distressing for all concerned.
Normally when needs and wants are not met bouts of frustration ensue, this can readily be seen when a young child has been told "No". In this case it is often normal behaviour for a very young child to show their frustration by shouting, crying and even hitting the person who has denied them what they wanted/needed. The child doesn't understand that they are not automatically entitled to everything they want, that sometimes it's not always appropriate and that they are separate from other people who can't or won't always meet their needs.
There are healthy ways for adults to deal with varying degrees of frustration and normally individuals are capable of doing so swiftly with minimal disturbance to others.
People with strong narcissistic tendencies tend to overreact to periods of frustration (outside of normal levels of stress) when their needs are not met or when they feel they have been criticised, in the same way that children do.
Narcissism is unhealthy when a person's entire behaviour, be it fair or foul, is geared towards ensuring others meet their needs and justify their belief in their inflated self image.
This self image is a "false self" and it can be extremely pleasant, charming and intoxicating covering a multitude of insecurities and bad traits.
Most people like to feel that others like them, that people care about them or see them as special and worthwhile but it's not normally an everyday way of life. Most people do not purposefully seek out special attention or consistently take action to extract people's emotions from them just to make themselves feel good but this is what narcissistic people do.
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
There is this individual who is "smart" and locked in his own world.
He is different from all the mentioned names in style, character and achivements (personal of course and a few).
This Individual needs to be understand before we even dare STAND UP!! Otherwise you might stand down again before so long..
PROBLEM:
I think we lack a system that teaches critical thinking and analytical skills; Yes there are few like Andrew but still the best they can do is talk but not help others to stand up.
THATS WHY WE HAVE LOTS OF YES SIR , YES MR PRESIDENT, YES HON.
MY DESCRIPTION OF THIS INDIVIDUAL;(narcissistic)
It becomes a problem when someone has a persistently unrealistic image of themselves and those they interact with. It is a belief in themselves that is so inflated there is little chance that they or anyone else will ever be able to meet their needs in full or consistently. Unhealthy narcissism is distressing for all concerned.
Normally when needs and wants are not met bouts of frustration ensue, this can readily be seen when a young child has been told "No". In this case it is often normal behaviour for a very young child to show their frustration by shouting, crying and even hitting the person who has denied them what they wanted/needed. The child doesn't understand that they are not automatically entitled to everything they want, that sometimes it's not always appropriate and that they are separate from other people who can't or won't always meet their needs.
There are healthy ways for adults to deal with varying degrees of frustration and normally individuals are capable of doing so swiftly with minimal disturbance to others.
People with strong narcissistic tendencies tend to overreact to periods of frustration (outside of normal levels of stress) when their needs are not met or when they feel they have been criticised, in the same way that children do.
Narcissism is unhealthy when a person's entire behaviour, be it fair or foul, is geared towards ensuring others meet their needs and justify their belief in their inflated self image.
This self image is a "false self" and it can be extremely pleasant, charming and intoxicating covering a multitude of insecurities and bad traits.
Most people like to feel that others like them, that people care about them or see them as special and worthwhile but it's not normally an everyday way of life. Most people do not purposefully seek out special attention or consistently take action to extract people's emotions from them just to make themselves feel good but this is what narcissistic people do.
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
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written by Basoga-Benne, March 11, 2009
written by Basoga-Benne, March 11, 2009
THERE IS AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON BEHIND ALL THIS(NARCISSIM).
This self image is a "false self" and it can be extremely pleasant, charming and intoxicating covering a multitude of insecurities and bad traits.
Most people like to feel that others like them, that people care about them or see them as special and worthwhile but it's not normally an everyday way of life. Most people do not purposefully seek out special attention or consistently take action to extract people's emotions from them just to make themselves feel good but this is what narcissistic people do.
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
This self image is a "false self" and it can be extremely pleasant, charming and intoxicating covering a multitude of insecurities and bad traits.
Most people like to feel that others like them, that people care about them or see them as special and worthwhile but it's not normally an everyday way of life. Most people do not purposefully seek out special attention or consistently take action to extract people's emotions from them just to make themselves feel good but this is what narcissistic people do.
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
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written by Basoga-Benne, March 11, 2009
written by Basoga-Benne, March 11, 2009
This self image is a "false self" and it can be extremely pleasant, charming and intoxicating covering a multitude of insecurities and bad take action to extract people's emotions from them just to make themselves feel good but this is what narcissistic people do.
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
People who consistently behave in this way, interacting with others for the sole purpose of bolstering their inflated self-image may suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
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written by Andy Apandy, March 11, 2009
written by Andy Apandy, March 11, 2009
:evil: To criticise mwenda for his openness, and speaking out, makes you a more evil character than M7 himself, are you really a true current Ugandan?
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written by 2009, March 11, 2009
written by 2009, March 11, 2009
No one is perfect, there will always be weaknesses and gaps in Museveni's and Mwenda's work.... These debates are good bse they shape our country’s future and so we should avoid being simplistic in thinking!! If you disagree with Mwenda give us your version of Uganda today and tomorrow. What I find frustrating is people comparing Museveni and his administration with past regimes in Uganda. Its not fair to compare performance today with that of 30yrs ago without discounting time. Therefore I think its better to compare Museveni with Kagame, Uganda today with Rwanda today, etc rather than Museveni Vs Amin.
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written by Andy pandy, March 11, 2009
written by Andy pandy, March 11, 2009
:evil: To criticise Andrew Mwenda's views on M7 makes you ''even worst evil person if you are ugandan per say
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mwenda's analysis.
written by peanut, March 11, 2009
written by peanut, March 11, 2009
Imagine someone saying in the past there was no freedom of speech and the current regime in Uganda has given space for it! Thats not Museveni it is the world we live in that allows for all people to air their opinions. Thanks independent for the great work. Sometimes i fear for your life but the powers that be ought to know that Ugandans are aware of whats happening. Keep going guys but watch your backs as well. Great and valuable information is very important for every right minded ugandan today. Cheers
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accomodate others views
written by jemba, March 11, 2009
written by jemba, March 11, 2009
:shock: Denis its unfair to be negative to whoever doesnt agree to you thinking,its not cowardise as you may think,the majority of Ugandans view the man as their Hero,so its an insult to call them cowards.
As much as andrew tries to smear mud on Museven and to creat hatred it wont work anyway.
As much as andrew tries to smear mud on Museven and to creat hatred it wont work anyway.
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Mwenda get smart!!
written by Obed kats, March 11, 2009
written by Obed kats, March 11, 2009
:whistle: Mwenda stop exposing your self,you may think that to write like this people may not know who sends you,dont fool ugandans many know whom you and your family are working for,the meetings you hold with those you pretend to be criticising,my advice to you is that you will all be swallowed at the end of your regime.
Being an undercover agent of the regime will be exposed by the same group you working for.Just the care because the penny you guys get wont be enjoyed when the regime goes down.
Remember how your elder Bro now a LT COL by the names of kayanja muhanga did while heading the JOINT ANTI TERROR UNIT(JAT)under CMI,you think ugandans dont know,pliz just sit back and enjoy your dime.
We know who you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS UGANDA.
Being an undercover agent of the regime will be exposed by the same group you working for.Just the care because the penny you guys get wont be enjoyed when the regime goes down.
Remember how your elder Bro now a LT COL by the names of kayanja muhanga did while heading the JOINT ANTI TERROR UNIT(JAT)under CMI,you think ugandans dont know,pliz just sit back and enjoy your dime.
We know who you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS UGANDA.
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written by Alex Mweine Mzee, March 11, 2009
written by Alex Mweine Mzee, March 11, 2009
:X Believe it or not.Museveni has tried hard to make a difference.Do you remember when his sacked his brother from army top job?Gen.Muhwezi,Maj.Rwamirama,Alice Kaboyo,all have visited the University of understanding Luzira Prison.
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Touched a nerve?
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
Looks like I touched a raw nerve there! Tell me denis, are you UPC cause you sure sound like one. And guess what, apart from the loud noises they make, they are the biggest cowards who are behind Uganda's worst era. Don't forget UPC expelled Sir Freddy from His Kingdom, created the Amin "situation" and as we say, the rest is well documented. All courstey of the UPC cowards, empty tins ... call them what you may.
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Get it right!
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
written by Emperror, March 11, 2009
No one said he can't air his views, however, if I or anyone else uses their few inches of space to counter his opinion, it does not warrant a barrage of abuse. Mwenda knows that freedom of expression is a right, but he also knows that he has not always had it on a plate. The same should apply to narrow-minded personas like hilary and denis though I suspect this will be my dream for a while.
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Emporrer
written by Abel, March 11, 2009
written by Abel, March 11, 2009
Emperror is the Isha Kabanda's,Bamwine's,Nsaba Buturo's....etc of Uganda who never have a sense of judgement but only what pleases His majesty Museveni.
Emperror! ''You are a right candidate for the next ministerial appointiment" Oba when!!!!!.
Mwenda keep up its your right not a privilage.
Emperror! ''You are a right candidate for the next ministerial appointiment" Oba when!!!!!.
Mwenda keep up its your right not a privilage.
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Keep it up Mwenda
written by Alan, March 11, 2009
written by Alan, March 11, 2009
Hi Mwenda,
I just like your brilliance. Only that people have ears but they don`t hear, they have eyes but they don`t see!.
i just can`t believe that Museveni still has some supporters in Uganda, given the way he has ruined our nation! I sometimes think that Museveni has bewitched some people. Walai that man is a mucwezi kabisa! Ugandans wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just like your brilliance. Only that people have ears but they don`t hear, they have eyes but they don`t see!.
i just can`t believe that Museveni still has some supporters in Uganda, given the way he has ruined our nation! I sometimes think that Museveni has bewitched some people. Walai that man is a mucwezi kabisa! Ugandans wake up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Farewell Republic of Uganda, welcome Rwakitura kin
written by Kato Bukuda, March 11, 2009
written by Kato Bukuda, March 11, 2009
Andrew,
You allowed Museveni to get where he is today, and as a journalist and an educated person, who had the ability to look ahead of the curve to see what you were creating, you failed to see it. If you don't know how much you contributed to what you are now complaining about, the peasants cannt do no better. They are helpless. You helped the monster get were it is now. Quit whining, or do something more brave.
You allowed Museveni to get where he is today, and as a journalist and an educated person, who had the ability to look ahead of the curve to see what you were creating, you failed to see it. If you don't know how much you contributed to what you are now complaining about, the peasants cannt do no better. They are helpless. You helped the monster get were it is now. Quit whining, or do something more brave.
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Evidence of Democarcy to the Western World
written by Natasha, March 11, 2009
written by Natasha, March 11, 2009
Ugandans need to be very analitical. With such writtings our Bro Mwenda has published, he is only helping Rwakatura regime to demonstrate to the Western World that there is such a thing known as "democarcy in Uganda".
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written by Okoth Peter, March 12, 2009
written by Okoth Peter, March 12, 2009
In General the problems in Uganda where caused by the Buganda is short sightness by supporting non-uganda to remove Ugandan President Obete.
They should cry but accept the fact,let Museveni rule untill he is fedup.
Long Live Kagute, Long live NRM.!!!!!!!!!!
They should cry but accept the fact,let Museveni rule untill he is fedup.
Long Live Kagute, Long live NRM.!!!!!!!!!!
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written by Emperror, March 12, 2009
written by Emperror, March 12, 2009
Abel, you are not that observant, are you? I am an Emperror and can therefore not stoop that low in the shape of a mere Ministerial appointment in a republic. Having said that, I know Mwenda enjoys reading my comments more than M7 would (or does)! Proof of the pudding ..... he does push the envelope of what would qualify as sensible reporting, but then again, I won't stop funding him because people like yourself enjoy his writting and therefore provide a perfect platform for a diversion.
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written by Emperror, March 12, 2009
written by Emperror, March 12, 2009
........perfect platform for a diversion. I mean, if you did not have such a forum to vent your "percieved" anger and frustration, who knows what you would end up doing, grabbing your mother? The baganda say, ebbulwa bikola ........"
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seeeee!!!!!
written by mugisha, March 12, 2009
written by mugisha, March 12, 2009
hwh...i can`t really stomach it anyfurther,coz i wonder how uganda stll faced with such learned
ignorants,who can`t know their rights, but rather mistake them as previrages. Will at de end fight 4 deir
equality and nation`s dvt 4 all will be attained???.Bravo mwenda go ahead $ expose dem, we are behind u. Not all will ever see at once,but know dat de king of sinners is de king of sufferes.
ignorants,who can`t know their rights, but rather mistake them as previrages. Will at de end fight 4 deir
equality and nation`s dvt 4 all will be attained???.Bravo mwenda go ahead $ expose dem, we are behind u. Not all will ever see at once,but know dat de king of sinners is de king of sufferes.
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written by Alex Mweine Mzee, March 12, 2009
written by Alex Mweine Mzee, March 12, 2009
:X Andrew Mujuni Mwenda,If you become the president of Uganda today,this will be your cabinet line up;
1.Vice President Mrs Magret Muhanga.2.Prime minister Philip Winyi Rabwoni.3Minister of finance Timothy Karyegira,Minister of Defence Maj.Okwir Rabwoni who will be promoted to General.Minister of transport and communications/construction Mr.Baguma,Director general internal security Gen.David Kaboyo,
1.Vice President Mrs Magret Muhanga.2.Prime minister Philip Winyi Rabwoni.3Minister of finance Timothy Karyegira,Minister of Defence Maj.Okwir Rabwoni who will be promoted to General.Minister of transport and communications/construction Mr.Baguma,Director general internal security Gen.David Kaboyo,
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written by Kamoga, March 12, 2009
written by Kamoga, March 12, 2009
Jemba, You started good and I was by your side that Denis didnt have to be negative. But as you continued you seemed to loose your head as you started criticising Andrew. Look, as you noted, Some see M7 as a hero dont get shocked to find others having Andrew as one. What you wrote " much as andrew
tries to smear mud on Museven and to creat hatred" makes you sail the same boat as Dennis
tries to smear mud on Museven and to creat hatred" makes you sail the same boat as Dennis
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written by Kamoga, March 12, 2009
written by Kamoga, March 12, 2009
Alex, Shame upon you. Sacking his brother? Was start something to use to show his contribution to the country? Since he made him I would not consider this an achiebement. Alex next time you get around here talk of issue that matter. You could for example show us some infrastruture he has put in place. Guess what even the swine (Amin) was better than M7 who in my eyes is then double swine.
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written by Grace, March 12, 2009
written by Grace, March 12, 2009
It says it all in the Title, Emperor, it takes one to give such shallow and sycophantic analysis. No emperor can see wrongs of another.Please remind me of one who was not despotic or atleast a benovelent one! Emperor we are tired of your antics, The laws of progression require that we go through different stages of development. Mwenda has a place in this stage and no one is doing him a favour that his paper is thriving. Its you guys that think they are lamentations. Talk of rise of peasantry to high echolons of society they will never believe they deserved it.Mwenda we shall use the pen and paper to fight the dynasty of Rwakitura and its royalty.
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written by Rashidah, March 12, 2009
written by Rashidah, March 12, 2009
Andrew,u are such a 'HERO' who is fit to be the next president,no one should ever scare you,the majority of Ugandans are behind you plus all the marginalised groups
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written by mugisha, March 12, 2009
written by mugisha, March 12, 2009
Go Mwenda, its a matter of time all this will come to and is not the fist and will not be the last, look at some african countries are doing one former fist lady to go to prison not forgeting the husband and his generals, time is yet to come. just hung in mwenda.
mugisha
mugisha
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sorry mwenda
written by moses bwajoojo, March 13, 2009
written by moses bwajoojo, March 13, 2009
Dear Andrew ,
I read yr article with regret and worry of how you take us for granted to believe what ever you write !!!!
However much history you may write of Nyamwezi kingdom and so on as you have presented it .
our challenges we face today are many , severe and real they may not call for such kind of arguements . Therefore readers we need to be responsible and accountable to ugandans that include our parents that took us to school .
I read yr article with regret and worry of how you take us for granted to believe what ever you write !!!!
However much history you may write of Nyamwezi kingdom and so on as you have presented it .
our challenges we face today are many , severe and real they may not call for such kind of arguements . Therefore readers we need to be responsible and accountable to ugandans that include our parents that took us to school .
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written by Jambo, March 13, 2009
written by Jambo, March 13, 2009
Any tru thinking African would do the same as Museveni is doing. Even Mwneda himself would first consider his close and kin when in a better office. This is true patriotism! A cow begins to graze from nearby the kraal.
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Accomodate others
written by denis, March 13, 2009
written by denis, March 13, 2009
Well allow me retract the bias you say i have used against the EMP- you see for a while now there has been a clear trend with his postings and it completely negates the objective of this platform. For him to bring into question the intellect of a man whose articles he takes time off to read every week is plausible. Indeed he is entitled to his opinion like everyone else,only i wish he would stick to the issues.
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written by edmund r, March 13, 2009
written by edmund r, March 13, 2009
Andrew,why is it hard for me to believe u?You criticising a gov't ,yet your love,girlfriend or fiance,whatever..holds strong biological relationship with people of the ruling family?
i've come to believe that u are a secret agent !!!!
i've come to believe that u are a secret agent !!!!
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THANKS ANDREW
written by PATRICK MPITSI, March 13, 2009
written by PATRICK MPITSI, March 13, 2009
MAN, THANK YOU FOR BEING A JOURNALIST WHO REALLY LOVES YOUR COUNTRY. I LIKE YOUR ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT TERRIBLE SITUATION WE UGANDANS ARE IN.
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Andrew you're doing a good job
written by Paul flight, March 13, 2009
written by Paul flight, March 13, 2009
Andrew to find people of your courage is very rare, whatever you have mentioned in your article is true and now we're only waiting muhoozi to be crowned president of uganda when his father king museveni retires,
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Obed Kats..Emperror...the typical Black Pple
written by ronnie, March 13, 2009
written by ronnie, March 13, 2009
Obed Kats says Mwenda is working for some1..reminds me of typical africans. Is it the message or the person thats important? I'm sure M7 wdnt be happy with such criticism as he prepares 4 a 4th term!!
Then Emperror tells us we shd be happy we can criticise - yeah, thanks mate - recall that the rest of the world has moved light years ahead of 1986. How stagnated can black pple be? thinking that we shdnt state fair opinions bcoz we r 'lucky'?
I think Mwenda is the best political Analyst Uganda has produced in a very long time.
Then Emperror tells us we shd be happy we can criticise - yeah, thanks mate - recall that the rest of the world has moved light years ahead of 1986. How stagnated can black pple be? thinking that we shdnt state fair opinions bcoz we r 'lucky'?
I think Mwenda is the best political Analyst Uganda has produced in a very long time.
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written by charles, March 13, 2009
written by charles, March 13, 2009
:woohoo: :lol: & well done Andrew( as usual)
lets not be fooled, M7 is not yet ready to leave the hot seat of president of Uganda as the benefits are beyond his imagination and yet more is yet to come.the peasant will always be a peasant."bona baggaggawale " is a misnomer.Malaria is killing more children & adults alike than ever beforeand little is being done.needs of the poor is not a priority. for them they have plenty and that is what matters.how can a peasant be expected to send his/her child to private schools as they out number government ones. remain illiterate is the motto of the day
lets not be fooled, M7 is not yet ready to leave the hot seat of president of Uganda as the benefits are beyond his imagination and yet more is yet to come.the peasant will always be a peasant."bona baggaggawale " is a misnomer.Malaria is killing more children & adults alike than ever beforeand little is being done.needs of the poor is not a priority. for them they have plenty and that is what matters.how can a peasant be expected to send his/her child to private schools as they out number government ones. remain illiterate is the motto of the day
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written by Tita, March 14, 2009
written by Tita, March 14, 2009
Hurray!
Bravo mwendah, getting many Ugandans talking about musevenis dynasity,Under lines the fundamental change he promised ugandans 23 years ago. From a communist peasant to despotic self righteous,rich life president. Thats why it works up a sweat on people like emperor. In time he will realise that people of his ilk have shruck in numbers.
Keep up the good job matey!
Bravo mwendah, getting many Ugandans talking about musevenis dynasity,Under lines the fundamental change he promised ugandans 23 years ago. From a communist peasant to despotic self righteous,rich life president. Thats why it works up a sweat on people like emperor. In time he will realise that people of his ilk have shruck in numbers.
Keep up the good job matey!
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In a perfect society the likes of Emperror exist!
written by Polpot, March 15, 2009
written by Polpot, March 15, 2009
Hello Colleagues I have gone through most potings and reads Emperror's treads! You do not need to be a rocket scientist to add 1 + 1. The likes of emp-error exist and they have been there for ages. In statistics we call them outliers and can be removed from the data. He his the Squealer in Animal Farm! Please keep discussion going. Cheers
Polpot
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What did Museveni mean by
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
I really dont know what M7 had in mind when he reffered to past leaders as ''swine'', but I guess it was the the swine's nature of preffering rolling in mud to cleanliness. But now from what is evident for all to see? which leader has ever smeared himself with mud to the level of Kaguta's son? I am so supried that people like Jemba still think its Mwenda who is smearing the ''revolutionary with mud'' yet poor man is only taking a brave step of warning the president. When M7 came to power in 1986 Ugandans wellcomed him with ''a bed of white linen'' support. The man had a clean slate on which to build his leadership portfolio!!! Its just amazing that Mr. Tibahaburwa has chosen to ''rock and roll'' himself in mud. It everyone's guess as to which of Uganda's leaders has actually been a ''swine'' or more swine than others!! Thanks Andrew you are doing your best!!
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Museveni is doing Uganda a big favour!!!
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
You know M7 has repeatedly presented himself as a ''revolutionary'' and the one and only 'visionary 'leader of Uganda. In fact at one time he considered himself as doing Ugandans a big favour for standing as president!! As usual a lot of people always clap when he makes such claims!! I do not know whether this is what he actually believing or he is using these phrases as political sacasticism? But as a Ugandan I think M7 has done us only one big favour that is to teaching Ugandans the hard way and I am sure the way things are moving this time round Ugandans will learn. Imagine if after 23 years of all this open corruption and nepotism to some people M7 is still a ''hero'', as one rightfully urges,how much backward would Ugandans be had they had a chance of a better leader? Here are a poeople who in the 21Century still think that the freedom to criticise a govt is a big favour, National security is a big favour, good roads are a big favour, national healthcare is a big favour, No wonder that no one can even challenge the govt on the increased levels of unemployment leave alone day-time robbery by cabinet ministers!!!From my point of view the building of the Rwakitura dynasity is a blessing in disguise for Uganda, let Museveni continue with his corruption and nepotism untill Ugandans are really squeezed to the wall. By the time Ugandas begin to see blood oozing out of their noses due to this squeeze, thats when they will wake up and realise that they have a right to fight for their rights the way the French people did in 1789 at the morning of the French Rovolution.
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continuation - Museveni is doing us a favour
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
good roads is a big favour, national health care is a good favour!! No wonder that that no body. lobby group or any institution that can come out and challenge the govt on the increase of the unemployment levels!! From my point of view, M7's plan for a setting up of the ''Rwakitura dynasty'' can potentially be a real blessing in disguise for Uganda. Let Museveni and his family continue in with their corruption and nepotism and really squeeze Ugandans to the wall. By the time Ugandans start to see blood oozing out of their noses due to this squeeze, thats when they will realise that they really have to stand up for their freedoms, especially the freedom of good governance, the way the French people did on the night of the French Revolution in 1789. Its until when we reach that level that Uganda will be fully liberated. But so long as Ugandans are still believing that they can be liberated by one man, we shall always get stuck in backwardness and political medeocrity unfortunately. Today no single country in Europe can tolerate what is taking place in Uganda even for a single day!!
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written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
written by Mukalazi, March 15, 2009
We shall always get stuck in this kind of backwardness and polical medeocrity-unfortunately. Today no single country in Europe can tolerate such things like corruption even for a day!!! Gordon Brown, the British PM cannot even ask his home secretary for a favour to renew his passport without going through the proper channells!! A government civil servant cannot even intervine in any situation where is can be proved that the situation is involving his /her blood relative or bussiness partner!! Yet M7 makes no difference between his personal property and the state. Its appalling!!!
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read to send him home
written by byarugaba, March 15, 2009
written by byarugaba, March 15, 2009
hallo andrew bravo 4 the worw.
wha u do needs bravery,patriotism and courage for one to do ti.
many of as are fed up but we need some one patriotic like to lead as to the language museveni understands(bush war),we are ready man.we are in Iraq but ready to come home and do avery thing possible to send the son of kaguta to rwanda.
concerned citzen at camp liberty-Iraq
wha u do needs bravery,patriotism and courage for one to do ti.
many of as are fed up but we need some one patriotic like to lead as to the language museveni understands(bush war),we are ready man.we are in Iraq but ready to come home and do avery thing possible to send the son of kaguta to rwanda.
concerned citzen at camp liberty-Iraq
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written by KAGUTA, March 15, 2009
written by KAGUTA, March 15, 2009
Do some research on "freedom of speech" before you come in here.If your the kind that perpetuate this corrupt government, wait when regime changes we shall stick hot metal irons in your f**kin' ass.
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Green agenda
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
And spotting a UPC apologist is supposed to be hard! Do you have a green or red agenda polpot? Suffice to say, it takes one to see another, and NO 1+1 does not equate to two!
Now take your advice and start (even keep) the discussion going..... don't pick on me, try my comments for size.
Now take your advice and start (even keep) the discussion going..... don't pick on me, try my comments for size.
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Go easy opn the wine !
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
So at least you are convinced I am THE Emperror, which was but a good start. I disagree with Mwenda's take on facts, and it goes without saying that I do not agree with your take either, however that you choose to use pen and paper to fight the supposed dynasty of rwakitura is a noted marked change in approach, a wise one too! Remember, your fore uncles and fathers failed by using other methods (and you know that I know). Your shortcomings are that M7's is an elected government, be it a democratically elected dynasty as you suggest. GREEN MAN!
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What?
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
I would like to know what denis's take on the objectives of this platform are. I clearly highlighted a clear flaw in Mwenda's perspective on events, and if this calls into question his intellect, then his intellect must be suspect. The trend of the content in my comments is consistent with the content in the article that I comment on. If you have noticed an "escalation" in my dicing his articles, then it is because he has tried to push the envelope too far and has not taken the precaustions of covering himself. Don't blame or direct your insults towards me, its him letting you / himself down!
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freedom indeed
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
And who-ever said empty tins make the loudest noise? Are you fighting a jihad here? I mean, you talk freedom of speech in one breath and in the next you talk hot irons in the nether regions? By all measures, you must be a Ugandan!
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good facts there ronnie
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
written by Emperror, March 16, 2009
I have to agree with you on the FACT that Mwenda is the best political analyst that Uganda has at the moment (and has produced for some time). I have to say from the little I have read of your contribution, your analysis is quite below par by any measure, and can not therefore confer upon you the same honor that you have to Mwenda. The likes of yourself who proclaim the speed at which the rest of the world has moved leaving Uganda behind, without any significant contribution to the pace Uganda is making apart from denouncing every action M7 takes, and falling for Mwenda's every cheap perspective, are more harm to the whole of UG than the Obotes. Wake up and make a contribution to the articles rather than critiscizing other people's comments!
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written by Kennedy Burashe, March 16, 2009
written by Kennedy Burashe, March 16, 2009
To all of you who have read Mr. Mwenda's articles, it is time to calm down and do some analysis. It took Mr. Bush only 8 years to knock out the almighty USA. from 5 trillion surplus to a 3 trillion deficit. which makes me doubt Mr. Mwenda's claims of Mr. Museveni's monetary irresponsibility. Or may be, Mr. Museveni doesn't know how to steal. Mr. Mwenda comes up with the "classified Info" does any one care to ask whether his publishing of such is Patriotic? He seems to get busy writing and forgets to read. How can you criticise Mr. Museveni's style of intelligence gathering as if it has betrayed him? Talking of the president holding meetings in his gown; cant you give a man some credit for working during his down time! Considering that you can secretly get info from inside the secret box, it doesn't surprise me to see the President deciding to hire his own in order to guard against such behavior. Mr. Museveni is an accomplished Man. Agree or not. As Ugandans we have a joint responsibility to continue the mature attitude that he introduced on the political landscape of Uganda. Just Imagine where Mwenda would be in the Uganda we used to know? Let us get serious and stop the "Springer Show!" We can all agree he is the President of "Uganda" and that, is a big deal!
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written by Tumusiime M, March 16, 2009
written by Tumusiime M, March 16, 2009
Mwenda, come out open to Ugandans on your political career. What you write if taken as journalism is the most biased form of journalism that has ever existed on earth. No wonder the president describes you as his opponent. You could make a good replacement of FDC president Besigye in 2011 or 2016. But anyway, why we keep voting M7 back is not that he is an angel who has no personal weeknesses but because he listens to us the peasants but not the so called "political analysts" like you Mwenda and Emperor. We still think he is the best alternative among those who have shown up for the 2011 race if we can compare with the likes of Kiiza Besigye, Lukyamuzi, Nobert Mao, Miria Obote. Let the opposition stop the hate campaign against Museveni and his family and design well elaborated and convincing manifestos for 2011 and show us reason why we should substitute a good player if there is a better option but not just because he has been in the pitch for too long which may also mean that he has enough experience and he should be trusted more.
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written by Jim, March 16, 2009
written by Jim, March 16, 2009
OUCH!!! This is really tellin
To KAGUTA on this Comments zone, I would like him to know that using the "F" word doesnt make him intelligent and niether does it throw across his point. Rather is obscures his abilities to express himself and thus should please give way for real debate to florish on this site.
To KAGUTA on this Comments zone, I would like him to know that using the "F" word doesnt make him intelligent and niether does it throw across his point. Rather is obscures his abilities to express himself and thus should please give way for real debate to florish on this site.
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oops, some crap!
written by Gudmas, March 16, 2009
written by Gudmas, March 16, 2009
Folks , i have for a little while been following your postings and commentaries. What i found fascinating is the way in which some of "us" try to get too passionate over what i may call crap.
The Emperors of this world have bought into this. Claiming to know everything, talking down people, believing in distorted vision of " freedom is not given on a silver plate", that whoever has an alternative opinion is ant-govt (UPC) or other parties. That we should give credit where it is due. Why do we have government or ruling party spokespersons???
M7 and his government should be taken on. He is just like any other peasant, why should he misuse other peasants' resources? The NRM no different from other political parties which seek to retain and exercise power and because of this, NRM should serve the poeple it purports to be working for. If it doesn't Ugandans should use their; values, beliefs , Philosophies to judge it. It is therefore not surprising that Mwenda and others are doing this. It is also possible that in fact M7 worser than Amin but because he(M7) is soft on Western Corporate greed, the west doesn't go after him the way they did with Amin.
The Emperors of this world have bought into this. Claiming to know everything, talking down people, believing in distorted vision of " freedom is not given on a silver plate", that whoever has an alternative opinion is ant-govt (UPC) or other parties. That we should give credit where it is due. Why do we have government or ruling party spokespersons???
M7 and his government should be taken on. He is just like any other peasant, why should he misuse other peasants' resources? The NRM no different from other political parties which seek to retain and exercise power and because of this, NRM should serve the poeple it purports to be working for. If it doesn't Ugandans should use their; values, beliefs , Philosophies to judge it. It is therefore not surprising that Mwenda and others are doing this. It is also possible that in fact M7 worser than Amin but because he(M7) is soft on Western Corporate greed, the west doesn't go after him the way they did with Amin.
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Lecturer
written by kakande Godrey, March 16, 2009
written by kakande Godrey, March 16, 2009
Dear friends,
Let us use the right words .
Godfrey
Let us use the right words .
Godfrey
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written by GAYIRA, March 16, 2009
written by GAYIRA, March 16, 2009
Ladies and gentlemen, take heed. This is a prediction for those who have by this time learned the way the president plays his cards, and it will be proved in the near future. He may withdraw from contesting or contest with Janet,of course to put Mbabazi aside, then ride on the horse back of gender balancing.By that time Janet will be handy with experience as minister, member of parliament, firstlady, military support and of her husband will still pretend not to be involved. But the scheme is just to change the "persons " while the legacy continues. The boot leakers wil of course be cheering on because naturally it has been proved of course that most ugandans (eg Mirundi, Awori, Mutagamba and recently ,Beti kamya ) follow their stomachs other than their minds. Wait and see. You will hear such funny statements like, Janet and Yoweri are two different people, she has a right as a ugandan, She fought and of course NO CHANGE.
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written by Basiru, March 17, 2009
written by Basiru, March 17, 2009
Thanks Mwenda for putting your smarts to very good use. The cronies will rant and rave at you. But like they say whatever goes up must come down. Musenene and his band of looters will see their sun set. And then all the wimps that follow him around like flies following the smell of rotten fish will fall by the way side.
For Musenene to even try defending the family appointments shows how stupid he feels, but he has 12000 personal guards and lives in a 100 billion sh crib and flies private. His wife calling him god makes it all seem worthwhile i guess for a mediocre. Muhenda describes him perfectly the man is a peasant thru and thru. I guess you cant get the peasant out of the man!
For Musenene to even try defending the family appointments shows how stupid he feels, but he has 12000 personal guards and lives in a 100 billion sh crib and flies private. His wife calling him god makes it all seem worthwhile i guess for a mediocre. Muhenda describes him perfectly the man is a peasant thru and thru. I guess you cant get the peasant out of the man!
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written by Arthur Komire, March 17, 2009
written by Arthur Komire, March 17, 2009
Andrew don`t be like the political editor of one of the weekly news papers who claims at one time was begged by the people of Kyazanga to contest for aparliamentary seat but declined their offer simply b`se the parliament is full of pple who sleep and only wake up pass bills, If that`s the trend who will reverse the situation. We expect something more than commentary. Thanks
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written by simeon, March 17, 2009
written by simeon, March 17, 2009
Kaguta! You really sound like a PLE chap who scored 9999 in 09 UPE results. or worse still on a Rwakitura Kingdom MUK scholarship scheme.
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written by Yako Washington, March 17, 2009
written by Yako Washington, March 17, 2009
so who is she??!! She's a real fortune hunter,,, on M7 top list of Kaki envelope scheme:
May be u know the other side of Beti Kamya, tell us
May be u know the other side of Beti Kamya, tell us
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written by Mugisha, March 17, 2009
written by Mugisha, March 17, 2009
Atleast, this reveals dat ,no man will ever stand alone,4 gud. Nownder at worst his contience will advice.
there4, fellow ug`ns lets kip bounded by a such strong bond to remain focussed 4 de best, whether blood once stinks,4 there would be no meat, should people were afraid pf blood .I salute u who bother to care.
there4, fellow ug`ns lets kip bounded by a such strong bond to remain focussed 4 de best, whether blood once stinks,4 there would be no meat, should people were afraid pf blood .I salute u who bother to care.
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written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
I noticed for the first time that the comments to an article have exceeded the articles length! Is that a first or what? Some-one somewhere must be putting a bit of frustration to the keyboard,perfect therapy!
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Wrong again
written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
Basiru, you are indeed. M7 will never leave Uganda, at least not in the way that you imagine and pray to happen. The sooner you wake up to realise this, the better will be your commentary and analysis. WAKE UP my friend.
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written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
written by Emperror, March 17, 2009
As much as you have a right to express your opinion, so do I, however you have no right to interpret my commentary on a specific issue (without perspective)as my opinion. This may be hard for you to understand, but just chew over it for a while and it will make sense, and don't feel threatened by my being perceptive about people, its just a talent, GOD given talent!
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written by drani, March 17, 2009
written by drani, March 17, 2009
:evil: thanks andrew of all good work ,u are our prophet ,moreover some ugandans think talking of obote erra is the answer to the existing problems ,plse two wrong things willnt produce good thing ,plse moerover museveni has done good he should leave we are tired of dancing in one tune,lord bless mwenda
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written by Gudmas, March 17, 2009
written by Gudmas, March 17, 2009
I have always thought we were past the the Social Darwin era of dormination but it seems some our mindsets are still in those eras.
A little silly, backward, and may be intellectualy lazy. It is even fascinating to see the same minds in positions of Influence.
A little silly, backward, and may be intellectualy lazy. It is even fascinating to see the same minds in positions of Influence.
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Let us avoid primitivity
written by Mukalazi, March 17, 2009
written by Mukalazi, March 17, 2009
Emperror you have made your point let the debate proceed. Let all those who want have their say!!
Empty urguments will only serve to over advertise your ignorence leave alone political mediocrity. This is a debate let everybody participate!!
Empty urguments will only serve to over advertise your ignorence leave alone political mediocrity. This is a debate let everybody participate!!
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Good advice there Mukalazi
written by Emperror, March 18, 2009
written by Emperror, March 18, 2009
Thats good advice that I hope you can take up yourself! I know of the notion of self prescribed medicine being sour, but hey .... if you prescribe it, it must be just as good for you!
And stop bitting at me like a divorcee, I already made my contribution at the top, and now I am bogged down by the likes of yourself ordaining themselves as moderators of the commentary section. Get a life my friend!
And stop bitting at me like a divorcee, I already made my contribution at the top, and now I am bogged down by the likes of yourself ordaining themselves as moderators of the commentary section. Get a life my friend!
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written by Akhenaten, March 18, 2009
written by Akhenaten, March 18, 2009
Mwenda keep up the good work.
The sooner more Ugandans begin to think freely and honestly about the state of Uganda today the sooner they will help make a better place for all.
Museveni and his loyal band of sycophants cannot continue to blame Obote, Amin or other past governments for the sorry condition Uganda is in today. At least not when they have been in charge for a very very long time, 23… years. This is more than enough time to correct whatever mistakes or injustices were made in the past.
Museveni has been in power longer than any post independence president, i.e. Amin and Obote combined which gave the NRM the unique opportunity to show Ugandans and the world that this was not just a mere change of guards but the beginnings of fundamental change. But instead the NRM has been engaging in the same vices they used to accuse past governments of , e.g. corruption, nepotism, sectarianism, election fraud, tribalism etc etc etc… except that they have been doing it much much better! :shock:
The sooner more Ugandans begin to think freely and honestly about the state of Uganda today the sooner they will help make a better place for all.
Museveni and his loyal band of sycophants cannot continue to blame Obote, Amin or other past governments for the sorry condition Uganda is in today. At least not when they have been in charge for a very very long time, 23… years. This is more than enough time to correct whatever mistakes or injustices were made in the past.
Museveni has been in power longer than any post independence president, i.e. Amin and Obote combined which gave the NRM the unique opportunity to show Ugandans and the world that this was not just a mere change of guards but the beginnings of fundamental change. But instead the NRM has been engaging in the same vices they used to accuse past governments of , e.g. corruption, nepotism, sectarianism, election fraud, tribalism etc etc etc… except that they have been doing it much much better! :shock:
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written by Akhenaten, March 18, 2009
written by Akhenaten, March 18, 2009
But instead the NRM has been doing the exact things they used to accuse past regimes of doing, e.g. corruption, nepotism, sectarianism, lawlessness, tribalism etc etc etc… except that they have been doing it much much better! :shock:
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THIS GUY!!!
written by denis, March 18, 2009
written by denis, March 18, 2009
The amount of commentary you have generated here without toning down is admirable.Now I am sure Ugandans are listening and concerned.
Inspite of that,pray you cut the man some slack...what he does is what this country's opposition should be doing-for one man to do it gallantly is amazing. And I am not U.P.C I was not around to see their contribution to the country.
Inspite of that,pray you cut the man some slack...what he does is what this country's opposition should be doing-for one man to do it gallantly is amazing. And I am not U.P.C I was not around to see their contribution to the country.
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Slack for Mwenda?
written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
That will not happen in a while, not from me at least. I take that back on one condition. If Mwenda can reproduce the quality reporting that I know he is capable of rather than the tosh he has of late adopted, I will give him some slack. However, I know for a fact that he thrives on my comments; How? I hear you ask ... well the depths to which he sinks after every article (he likes to call it the last word) that he prints sinks further. That is how I know I got under his skin .... FUNNY ehhh!? On a serious note, at least I still bankroll him, thats enough slack for him.
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written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
Is that what you learnt in SWASA? How about the article's content ... DISCUSS
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ugandan
written by Karugire, March 19, 2009
written by Karugire, March 19, 2009
Well, the reader assess your response or contribution to be nonsensical, it is equally a freedom of expression to critique it and dismantle it to enlighted the other readers. You write it knowing very well that it will be responded to. So the so called Emperor, i know you are paid for saying that 2x2=7 -and that is what has to be corrected. Enjoy your propaganda approach, and be ready for the factual responses. That is part of debating. The picture potrayed by Andrew is simple, Kagusita is tribalism iself, and has excelled to nepotism.Kingdoms are not devinely instituted, they are humanly created, and this is in the making. Wellcome all kingdom of Rwawakitura. Will it last? not in the 21 century.
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written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
written by Emperror, March 19, 2009
I rest my case. Whoever said "ngoba bikere eminya gijja ... ?" i.e I am fighting to rid myself of frogs and now I have to contend with an invasion of newts?
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written by Karugire, March 20, 2009
written by Karugire, March 20, 2009
Whoever said "ngoba bikere eminya gijja ... ?" Ssebo, togyakumalako. Ebikere bigoba nsili-the frogs you are talking about are after the mosquitoes-your kingdom is made up of nsili-and the frogs won't spare the nsili. Haraka haraka-ndiyo mwendo--ototine, nituza kuleba. Emperor supporting a kingdom build on sand-
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written by Emperror, March 20, 2009
written by Emperror, March 20, 2009
Kale wulira omunyoro ono! Eminya ginalya ensilli, tumbaavu. - Listen to this non native speaker, the newts will eat the mosquitoes!
If that is what you call built on sand, I will gladly have a Kingdom that is supposedly built on sand than none at all. But then again, appearances can be but deceptive; did you know rocks are made of sand? Well I got news for you, the sand you see is covering a rock steeped at the core of the earth. there is something for you to contemplate.
If that is what you call built on sand, I will gladly have a Kingdom that is supposedly built on sand than none at all. But then again, appearances can be but deceptive; did you know rocks are made of sand? Well I got news for you, the sand you see is covering a rock steeped at the core of the earth. there is something for you to contemplate.
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written by ronnie, March 21, 2009
written by ronnie, March 21, 2009
'Emperror'..i actually wasnt asking for any rating for my contribution. Just my opinion. I'm actually surprised you seem uneasy abt your comments being analysed, just the same way you do for the articles.
I liked Mwenda's article, & having read many of them I kinda understand his viewpoint. Sort of like knowing what a keynsian or monetarist will do in a given economic situation. I'm more interested in the readers views - just to see their understanding of the issues facing the country & what they think a solution wd be. Thats where I prefer to engage - thats thedebate.
Now for your response - typical african, am afraid. Saying that my comparison to the rest of the world is more damaging to Ug - I fail to see the logic in that. Progress is always measured in relative terms, & blinding yourself to this is just like burrying yr head in the sand. Its important to recognise that M7 made significant progress for a decade or so, but after that, his productivity has dipped significantly.
Just like it takes different skills & strategies to reorganise a chapter 11 bankruptcy, compared to those needed to advance a market leader, M7 shd probably recognise that he set the stage in ideology & reform, & now different skills r required of the office he holds.
I liked Mwenda's article, & having read many of them I kinda understand his viewpoint. Sort of like knowing what a keynsian or monetarist will do in a given economic situation. I'm more interested in the readers views - just to see their understanding of the issues facing the country & what they think a solution wd be. Thats where I prefer to engage - thats thedebate.
Now for your response - typical african, am afraid. Saying that my comparison to the rest of the world is more damaging to Ug - I fail to see the logic in that. Progress is always measured in relative terms, & blinding yourself to this is just like burrying yr head in the sand. Its important to recognise that M7 made significant progress for a decade or so, but after that, his productivity has dipped significantly.
Just like it takes different skills & strategies to reorganise a chapter 11 bankruptcy, compared to those needed to advance a market leader, M7 shd probably recognise that he set the stage in ideology & reform, & now different skills r required of the office he holds.
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interesting...thot i wdnt see this
written by Paulo, March 21, 2009
written by Paulo, March 21, 2009
The perfect nigga-moment.. Emperror..i invite u to google 'niggamoment' & watch one of the youtube videos.
Your responses typify this black man response to issues!..interesting..we'll probably call it a webniggamoment or an e-niggamoment
Your responses typify this black man response to issues!..interesting..we'll probably call it a webniggamoment or an e-niggamoment
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written by paulo, March 21, 2009
written by paulo, March 21, 2009
lol..another e-niggamoment!!
Denis..I'm also amazed by emperror's comments. hes so engaged in the debate in a way that reminds me of amercian blondes..u know the cliche.
I wd luv to see his analysis of solutions rather than his defense of M7. many pple struggle to differentiate contructive criticism with the cynical or sadistic type. this guy is one of them..& there r many in Ug!
Denis..I'm also amazed by emperror's comments. hes so engaged in the debate in a way that reminds me of amercian blondes..u know the cliche.
I wd luv to see his analysis of solutions rather than his defense of M7. many pple struggle to differentiate contructive criticism with the cynical or sadistic type. this guy is one of them..& there r many in Ug!
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written by KAGUTA, March 23, 2009
written by KAGUTA, March 23, 2009
Sir, i will curse you out next time you write crap you don't understand
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written by Robert, March 24, 2009
written by Robert, March 24, 2009
Dear Emperror,
Remember that a sturbon fly is always burried with the corpse!
God from above save us...
Remember that a sturbon fly is always burried with the corpse!
God from above save us...
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Rwakitura Kingdom
written by Kezza, March 25, 2009
written by Kezza, March 25, 2009
Hello Mwenda,
thanks for bringing us such insights.. I totally agree with you that the incumbent has no shame anymore.. I do worry for his legacy and family when there is a regime change..who will come to their rescue like was the case yester years???? they have built cocoons around themselves and virtually grabbed and shown amazing degrees of greed for power/wealth...
thanks for bringing us such insights.. I totally agree with you that the incumbent has no shame anymore.. I do worry for his legacy and family when there is a regime change..who will come to their rescue like was the case yester years???? they have built cocoons around themselves and virtually grabbed and shown amazing degrees of greed for power/wealth...
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written by a guest, March 26, 2009
written by a guest, March 26, 2009
This kid Empror is beggining to anoy me. Give other people a chance in the debate.
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written by Joshua Kiirya, March 27, 2009
written by Joshua Kiirya, March 27, 2009
Emprror, Tumusime e't al
My dear friends commonsense is not a resolute to all so in most cases we enforce local sense on friends like u, It is importnat that you bring out your version so that what ever does not sound real and complete you folks in regard to Andrew's diagonosis of the cancer that is eating up uganda. I am pretty sure that as long as you guys enjoy your bread with batter you can say nothing untail the mill is broken then U will wake up to realise that your previlages have a limit. freedom of speech is a human right no body should ever deceive you guys that it is up to the given government to accord you the same. Pleae stop this nosense guys ehhh come on we should just keep wuiet because all of you are happy with yoru corrupt tendencies along side the status quo. I think Andrews is not alone guys less give credit where it is due alot has been done but this is not where we are supposed to be inthis 21st century. Ahhhh guyz borrow some local sense form yourneighbours men.
Lastly any one who is opposed to Andrew's reporting pliz speak out with bwino as well, just like the Karoroo's of today and the Offwono opondo of yesturday and the Moses Byaruhangas of history.
My dear friends commonsense is not a resolute to all so in most cases we enforce local sense on friends like u, It is importnat that you bring out your version so that what ever does not sound real and complete you folks in regard to Andrew's diagonosis of the cancer that is eating up uganda. I am pretty sure that as long as you guys enjoy your bread with batter you can say nothing untail the mill is broken then U will wake up to realise that your previlages have a limit. freedom of speech is a human right no body should ever deceive you guys that it is up to the given government to accord you the same. Pleae stop this nosense guys ehhh come on we should just keep wuiet because all of you are happy with yoru corrupt tendencies along side the status quo. I think Andrews is not alone guys less give credit where it is due alot has been done but this is not where we are supposed to be inthis 21st century. Ahhhh guyz borrow some local sense form yourneighbours men.
Lastly any one who is opposed to Andrew's reporting pliz speak out with bwino as well, just like the Karoroo's of today and the Offwono opondo of yesturday and the Moses Byaruhangas of history.
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written by Joshua Kiirya, March 27, 2009
written by Joshua Kiirya, March 27, 2009
interesting that you are fighting for your breath while Andrews you were attacking is not - who is Idiotising around then??? :woohoo: it is fun in here man
It seems u want to impose your opinion on us no way we wil hammer it left right and center Empprror Bazilio.
Mean while we love you pliz and enjoy the previlages of being aprt of the independent forum that give u free space as well to go diabolic over real issues that U dont need rare lenses to see.
It seems u want to impose your opinion on us no way we wil hammer it left right and center Empprror Bazilio.
Mean while we love you pliz and enjoy the previlages of being aprt of the independent forum that give u free space as well to go diabolic over real issues that U dont need rare lenses to see.
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written by Emperror, March 27, 2009
written by Emperror, March 27, 2009
Anony - mouse, lets have your comments on the subject .... not your handbag fest antics!
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written by Canada, March 27, 2009
written by Canada, March 27, 2009
Long live Andrew good work keep it up and we want to asure you that there more Andrews out here but working on it in different ways. By the time the likes of Tumusime and emperror Bokasa ohh sorry Emperror wake up it will be too late.
besides You threaten no one with your opinion as long as it is villagish tujja kuweleza. use your freedom with facts and sensibly but our chart court will not let u go scort free man. enjoy Emperror e't al anti mulina wokubila ddebbee debbe.
besides You threaten no one with your opinion as long as it is villagish tujja kuweleza. use your freedom with facts and sensibly but our chart court will not let u go scort free man. enjoy Emperror e't al anti mulina wokubila ddebbee debbe.
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written by Emperror, March 27, 2009
written by Emperror, March 27, 2009
I am most honored that you treasure my opinion, however, I would have enjoyed your comments even better if they were attributed to the article's content / subject.
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written by Felix, March 27, 2009
written by Felix, March 27, 2009
Hail Emperror, in one of ya comments you say "Omunyolo ono", what do you mean by that?, i hope its not what i think. You go ahead and use the word "Tumbavu". Guy!, lets grow up.
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written by sam, March 30, 2009
written by sam, March 30, 2009
Andrew, every time i remember what happened to you when that fateful chopper ended Garang's life, i feel so sorry but more so i rejoice that you have not been deterred from serving the nation is your capacity as an opon eye.
keep it up brother we love your presence but do not always go as far as risking your life
keep it up brother we love your presence but do not always go as far as risking your life
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written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
Hmm! american blondes type? If that make us the majority, I suggest you start listening to us, you Socrates types!
I think I will be well within my depths to say that the level of comments has degenerated to anti-people, backward and bygone era (UPC) levels.
I think I will be well within my depths to say that the level of comments has degenerated to anti-people, backward and bygone era (UPC) levels.
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written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
Funny how people get offended by that phrase. In English it is translated "You alien / foreigner", and usually used in preference to "tompemula" from "okuwemula" as in "don't rudely change the subject". So roughly speaking, "omunyolo ono" should be construed to mean "this alien who is ignorant about what we are talking about". BTW I am a proud muganda, so feel free to call me Omuganda ono!
As per the growing up, well clearly you have some to do.
As per the growing up, well clearly you have some to do.
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written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
written by Emperror, April 02, 2009
Not asking for any rating .... your interests are in readers' views ... thats where you prefer to engage et al
Are you twisted, a control freak or just plain bonkers?
If you read between the lines, then you would have known that by being a fully paid up member of the M7 appreciation club, qualifies you as a seasoned govt sabotouer. Proof of the pudding? Mull over these words: "Opportunity", "happy to criticise", "UPC". Got it .....
Are you twisted, a control freak or just plain bonkers?
If you read between the lines, then you would have known that by being a fully paid up member of the M7 appreciation club, qualifies you as a seasoned govt sabotouer. Proof of the pudding? Mull over these words: "Opportunity", "happy to criticise", "UPC". Got it .....
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Re: Emperror
written by Felix, April 06, 2009
written by Felix, April 06, 2009
Your Majesty the Emperror, i still believe that its rude to use such tribalistic catch phrases. Lets imagine one used a phrase like "omunyanya ono, omuchope ono or one says that a good muganda is a dead one or "cockroach" in reference to the Tustis by the Hutus"....how would it ring in ya mind?....and what about using the word "tumbavu" in the same context?. Lets be honest, its rather hard for some humans to admit their mistakes but this one, was used in the wrong context. I would appreciate if you apologise, if you cant, its still ok.
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written by mukudu masaba, April 06, 2009
written by mukudu masaba, April 06, 2009
Andrew, Iam glade that you have at last seen what we so a way back in the early 90s,Do you remember when you in your first year in Makerere Unversity? then you where young and excited about the NRM policies. Whenever we had time, you discussed this issues .
Rememeber the Mango Tree shed days On buganda road? some times at N I C building near speke hotel. Then we urgued on the issue of political parties and ebyaffe and M7 being a dictor.
Guess you where Naive. But I have always gone with mzee Byanyima who said once that there will never make a solider a democrate.
Sam
Rememeber the Mango Tree shed days On buganda road? some times at N I C building near speke hotel. Then we urgued on the issue of political parties and ebyaffe and M7 being a dictor.
Guess you where Naive. But I have always gone with mzee Byanyima who said once that there will never make a solider a democrate.
Sam
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written by Emperror, April 06, 2009
written by Emperror, April 06, 2009
Just to massage your morality, it will have to be the OK part (without any apology) since none is deserved.
You can use whatever term you want to describe me (BTW I am a Muganda), however, do not try / attempt to re-write our sayings (cruel though they may sound), rather, you could try and learn the sayings. Apologising to you will equate to apologising for your ignorance, and that my dear friend I am not about to do, TUMBAAVU!
(now there is another one, find out what it actually means before you rant!)
You can use whatever term you want to describe me (BTW I am a Muganda), however, do not try / attempt to re-write our sayings (cruel though they may sound), rather, you could try and learn the sayings. Apologising to you will equate to apologising for your ignorance, and that my dear friend I am not about to do, TUMBAAVU!
(now there is another one, find out what it actually means before you rant!)
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written by Felix, April 06, 2009
written by Felix, April 06, 2009
Your Majesty the "Emperror", u dont need to apologise to me coz i dont need it from a pathetic and nasty brain drained fool. From your tone and language style, it leaves little doubt of ya primitive cannibalistic background. For your info, i am a muganda proper but not raised in the gulleys of kisenyi. Look deep into ya pea sized porridge brains, you may understand that 'TUMBAAVU" is not elitist. Well Bro!, to panel beat ya scary owl face stop smokin emindi n talk sense. Over to u bro!, c'mon
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written by Emperror, April 06, 2009
written by Emperror, April 06, 2009
Phew! You got that off your chest, must feel better!
Now, lets concentrate on commenting on the articles. You want to engage with me any other way, since I am not in Lillehamer you'll have to use my e-mail (which I am sure you have).
Now, lets concentrate on commenting on the articles. You want to engage with me any other way, since I am not in Lillehamer you'll have to use my e-mail (which I am sure you have).
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written by Felix, April 07, 2009
written by Felix, April 07, 2009
Now u are talkin bro and thanks for your good IP address search work. But sorry IP addresses can at times be by passed and i might have probably done so. As for ya email, yea i do have it and expect a constructive engagement pretty soon. Thanks bro!
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written by Lia, April 07, 2009
written by Lia, April 07, 2009
Doing some research:
Who is Col. Elly Kayanja and how did he accumulate his wealth? What are his political ties?
Who is Col. Elly Kayanja and how did he accumulate his wealth? What are his political ties?
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written by kookies, April 16, 2009
written by kookies, April 16, 2009
No such a thing as good government; one is only worse than d other. Those who need to see credits of this government should write, they shouldn't ask those concerned by other issues for a "balanced read". There's no hardworking honest liberty minded man who doesn't find government a problem. Governments always confiscates some of their subjects labor product and distributes it to others on a net basis; Am talking Taxes and those who earn more than d market value of their labor product(moses byaruhanga(of wat value r "these likes" to d ugandan market?), museveni (d life he lives, he couldn't afford it in a free market, what cld yoweri produce? Private security services wld fit him, am pretty sure he wld b more valuable then 2 dis society than ....., But i bet he wouldn't afford dis life still), Bob Kabonero/a a monopoly not by market process but by political means in d tiger cells("bob, this is not biznes"), and so on plus u who uses free public utilities much more than d taxes u r paying: gud enough, there are no public utilities that r a joy to use, your taxes and bluffed donors money finds its way into d pockets of d net getters from existence of government). What d emperors, denisz n d likes should do is to read basic causal-realistic economic theory. A basic political philosophy is also needed 4 some of u, John Locke's Treatise on government will ground u well. Ofcourse, today's man has no compass of what is really going on; Today people take things to b as is, almost God-Instituted, they have lost concern for society and individualism and liberty; They r in involuntary servitude to the Mighty state. Frank Chodorov's book Society should open your eyes to the evil. For more visit: mises.org; I love this society, but only if every member of society appreciated d Jeffersonian "Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness for every individual, insofar as no physical aggression or threat of use of it is in mix". Government tax revenues r all loot, Government is a thief, All who work in it knowingly or not, r blood suckers: they suck from d real creators of value like farmers, drivers, owners of d capital, d mwendas (entrepreneurs), d providers of things we get on d market, d things of value to us. Again, I was blind until Mises.org, the resources r free. Audios, pdfs, magazines, lectures all by d best and not so opaquely academic r there for your free download. I have about 6gb of audios, I intend to distribute them free of charge on dvds, here in Kampala!. Reach me on d mail 4 dis purpose:
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written by kookies, April 16, 2009
written by kookies, April 16, 2009
Iam offering free audio dvds on Liberty, basic political theory, causal-realistic introduction to economic theory; these resources r free! Send mail to
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for arrangements of getting your own copies. The lectures r by d best, the logic is clear, its rendering is simple; I've downloaded 6gb of audio from mises.org. Visit this libertarian site for these and more resources. U will see wat goes on here in Uganda differently, U will want everyone around u equipped with this basic understanding of things in the political and economic sphere, U will wish u'd known earlier, U will love our society Uganda but hate d state.
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written by politicallysick, April 19, 2009
written by politicallysick, April 19, 2009
Thanks a lot Mwenda
For anyone to call Mwenda a hater...and jobless...and this person lives in Uganda, it's a pity...I love to live in Uganda...but I guess I have to accept that I cannot live there anymore...I returned home for 5 months bet end of '07 to early 08...but left...with a satisfaction...that "at least I had tried"....i was politically miserable...and still am...sometimes I want to turn my eyes, ears and brain away from any news coming out of Uganda...but the politician in me cannot ...I just cannot believe Ugandans will not stone M7 to death..why not? I don't care if the military takes over like in Guinea following M7's death...but I would like it to be like Cote d'Ivoire, where the masses chased the president out of state house with batons and clubs...this is simply beyond disrespectful! the President needs to be stripped of all power...it's now a family business..his justification for putting Janet in Karamoja, "I trusted people before and they let me down. Now I have to put in place somebody who won't let me down"...goodness me! is the govt his personal property to dispense! and his daughter being in charge of state house social affairs...and being paid out of taxpayers money...manes me :angry: :shock: :?:
For anyone to call Mwenda a hater...and jobless...and this person lives in Uganda, it's a pity...I love to live in Uganda...but I guess I have to accept that I cannot live there anymore...I returned home for 5 months bet end of '07 to early 08...but left...with a satisfaction...that "at least I had tried"....i was politically miserable...and still am...sometimes I want to turn my eyes, ears and brain away from any news coming out of Uganda...but the politician in me cannot ...I just cannot believe Ugandans will not stone M7 to death..why not? I don't care if the military takes over like in Guinea following M7's death...but I would like it to be like Cote d'Ivoire, where the masses chased the president out of state house with batons and clubs...this is simply beyond disrespectful! the President needs to be stripped of all power...it's now a family business..his justification for putting Janet in Karamoja, "I trusted people before and they let me down. Now I have to put in place somebody who won't let me down"...goodness me! is the govt his personal property to dispense! and his daughter being in charge of state house social affairs...and being paid out of taxpayers money...manes me :angry: :shock: :?:
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written by Tony, April 20, 2009
written by Tony, April 20, 2009
I just cant believe what Kaguta is doing to our country...what ever the sacrifices he made,, he absolutely has no right to behave as if uganda is his personnal property?? he is turning out to be what king saul was to the isrealites until GOD decided to save his people,, hopefully God will also save us, his people from the rwakitura dynasty
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written by ronnie, April 20, 2009
written by ronnie, April 20, 2009
i dont understand yr response - there doesnt seem to be any logic let alone any substance - I'm happy to be convinced otherwise.
As expected, I suspect at this point you are punching above yr weight in attempting to sustain some debate, & u r more comfortable engaging in trivial partisan labelling. that cd probably fire up old timers.
As expected, I suspect at this point you are punching above yr weight in attempting to sustain some debate, & u r more comfortable engaging in trivial partisan labelling. that cd probably fire up old timers.
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written by paulo, April 20, 2009
written by paulo, April 20, 2009
I'm impressed you have managed to decipher that - u come across thicker than one wd expect.
If you read thru yr responses/comments, you wont be surprised why the debate has degenerated to low levels, probably even lower than upc, whatever level that is.
If you read thru yr responses/comments, you wont be surprised why the debate has degenerated to low levels, probably even lower than upc, whatever level that is.
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written by NICK, April 23, 2009
written by NICK, April 23, 2009
Mwenda, you forgot Micheal Nuwagira[Toyota],m7's half brother,of mzei kaguta's nyarwanda wife, he runs a security firm,there is also LT Ali,he is a grandson of kaguta's brother from Tz.He was called keibanda,lived in in nyakivale-Akagera area.That shld give you a hint on m7's parentage and origin.Please do not quote me...
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written by TRICIA, April 24, 2009
It has come to this point that some Ugandans are too blindfolded under M7 and are willing to go to hell whats ever because of their ignorance.
Mwenda, thank God ur here to unblind the willing ones. Let the ignorant criticise u but believe me, u are credited by many who really have the heart of seeing their country get out of all this mess. Andrew, keep it up. U have ma support behind u.
written by TRICIA, April 24, 2009
It has come to this point that some Ugandans are too blindfolded under M7 and are willing to go to hell whats ever because of their ignorance. Mwenda, thank God ur here to unblind the willing ones. Let the ignorant criticise u but believe me, u are credited by many who really have the heart of seeing their country get out of all this mess. Andrew, keep it up. U have ma support behind u.
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written by Giraffe, April 24, 2009
written by Giraffe, April 24, 2009
Yes the kingdom exists but with its shaky foundation how long will it last? It has its roots in nepotism, cronism, squander, intimidation, brutality and deciet none of which is indeed sustainable.
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written by Ngungu Ya Muyeye, April 26, 2009
written by Ngungu Ya Muyeye, April 26, 2009
Andrew, whereas I agree with most of your views in this article, the inclusion of Rwandan President Paul Kagame among the shinning examples is rather deserving of my reservation. You probably always go to Rwanda as a state guest who is guided to some parts of the country and your promotion of Kagame's image even during your tour at The Daily monitor newspaper leaves no doubt in my mind about it.
Those of us who have been to the actual Rwanda understand the desperate and oppressive conditions suffered by the average Rwandan. Rwanda under Paul kagame is not my dream country. Forget the seemingly shiny and clean kigali city you see.
Andrew, how I wish you just mentioned a single free minded journalist like you in Paul Kagame's Republic of Rwanda. Leave kagame like museveni for history to judge.
Those of us who have been to the actual Rwanda understand the desperate and oppressive conditions suffered by the average Rwandan. Rwanda under Paul kagame is not my dream country. Forget the seemingly shiny and clean kigali city you see.
Andrew, how I wish you just mentioned a single free minded journalist like you in Paul Kagame's Republic of Rwanda. Leave kagame like museveni for history to judge.
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Mweda dont fool us
written by Francis, April 30, 2009
written by Francis, April 30, 2009
Mwenda thank yu for this revelation.But dont think that every ugandan is a fool.We know what yu are up to. Yu are very close tu the people yu criticize.The fateful day yu were locked at Cps the first person who came tu visit yu was MUHOOZI.Say something abuot your connections.
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He's got balls!
written by Alex, May 13, 2009
written by Alex, May 13, 2009
Francis, much as Muhoozi may have been the first first guy to see him; at least Mwenda has got the balls to say what is on his mind, (Probably Muhoozi respects him for that) unlike you and i. He has been the voice of the voiceless for a long time, and you and i know it. It has landed him in hot soup many a time.
So, even if he has the connections, that doesn't stop him from speaking his mind and i admire him for that. You and i can only criticize the govt from the safety of your laptop or desktop, but the poor fellow risks another trip to CPS and Luzira every time he writes a hard-hitting editorial.
Go Andrew, may others like yourself grow equally large ones (if you know what i mean) coz the battle is just getting started.
So, even if he has the connections, that doesn't stop him from speaking his mind and i admire him for that. You and i can only criticize the govt from the safety of your laptop or desktop, but the poor fellow risks another trip to CPS and Luzira every time he writes a hard-hitting editorial.
Go Andrew, may others like yourself grow equally large ones (if you know what i mean) coz the battle is just getting started.
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political analyst
written by Grace Musoke, May 14, 2009
written by Grace Musoke, May 14, 2009
Andrew this is a reality and you can imagine his the only one with the vision some times i sit and wonder how a visionless man can ride a country like uganda imagine the tax payer who never evens get an opportunity to ask questions like who are these funny investors tomenting us and who are these bahima ruling us, and what about the kingdom and the king how are we getting rid of it i personally think we need to strategise otherwise words may never get us to eternity.
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andrew thanks but you will only stop on taiking
written by innocent, July 14, 2009
written by innocent, July 14, 2009
this is not an offence but whether you like it or not things are not as bad as you make them look like
nd as long as we remain in peace you will never acheive your goal
you are faced with a very sharp community of ugandans who dont believe in here say!
i admit you have analysed things
and indeed you are selling like hot cake but trust me some of us see this these things and are only waiting for the right time
nd as long as we remain in peace you will never acheive your goal
you are faced with a very sharp community of ugandans who dont believe in here say!
i admit you have analysed things
and indeed you are selling like hot cake but trust me some of us see this these things and are only waiting for the right time
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written by mugisha r, August 04, 2009
written by mugisha r, August 04, 2009
emperror! stop thinking that owning anews paper is aprivilege, it is every one's right. there is no doubt this regime is more dictatorial than theprevious ones
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rwakitura kingdom
written by mugisha r, August 04, 2009
written by mugisha r, August 04, 2009
mwenda thanks for the good work of exposing the rot in state house. museveni should stop his nepotism, why appoint another munyankore as the chairman of the courtmartial!is that strengthening his kingdom.M7 better stop your nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Commendments/Emperor
written by kay, August 07, 2009
written by kay, August 07, 2009
Andrew i commend u for the arrticles that address the plight of our nation.I don't know about your connections with the first family but whatever it is doesn't matter because your articles bring forthwith the situation in Uganda to the rest of the world.Bravo for that.
As regards this emperor character,i think he is a real m7 ass kisser and a UPC hater,not that i support UPC.But the fact that u keep subjecting everyone critisizing u as a UPC supporter shows what kind of moron character u are.Person of no substance whatsoever.
As regards this emperor character,i think he is a real m7 ass kisser and a UPC hater,not that i support UPC.But the fact that u keep subjecting everyone critisizing u as a UPC supporter shows what kind of moron character u are.Person of no substance whatsoever.
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written by Emmanuel, August 19, 2009
written by Emmanuel, August 19, 2009
What has mwenda done, that makes him to be considered a hero the way you say young man?
just Mdomo mdomo.
just Mdomo mdomo.
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written by pam, August 19, 2009
written by pam, August 19, 2009
which kind of opportunities are u talking about emperror?when journalists are imprisoned everytime they bring out the evil things this govt has done n praised when they talk of good things?is that what u call freedom of speech?.Thanks alot mwenda 4 being frank n inform us how this govt is full of pple who dont have uganda at heart but r just promoting their self interests!
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written by a guest, August 19, 2009
written by a guest, August 19, 2009
Andrew i do appreciate the job you're doing, although you do tend to over exaggerate and sometimes are biased. Well, I guess that's human nature.
Indeed the Kaguta regime has pros and cons. The worst being bringing the villagers from Ankole to Kampala, my these guys are arrogant and very rude too. Have you seen them in the traffic or at all the posh restaurants? They're the loudest, have no consideration for others... It's amazing.Pure villagers that have fallen into things, twalire!
Even those that are not educated have big time jobs. Some can hadly express themselves in english. It's a big shame. Education is no longer important, it's who you know.
Then ofcourse there's the issue of compensation to those that assisted Kaguts during the bush war. It seems it's only the twalires that are being compensated.
Well 2011 is coming, and i believe Ugandans have now learnt their lesson. PLEASE STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT! DON'T LET THESE ARROGANT TWALIRES CONTROL YOUR LIFE!
Indeed the Kaguta regime has pros and cons. The worst being bringing the villagers from Ankole to Kampala, my these guys are arrogant and very rude too. Have you seen them in the traffic or at all the posh restaurants? They're the loudest, have no consideration for others... It's amazing.Pure villagers that have fallen into things, twalire!
Even those that are not educated have big time jobs. Some can hadly express themselves in english. It's a big shame. Education is no longer important, it's who you know.
Then ofcourse there's the issue of compensation to those that assisted Kaguts during the bush war. It seems it's only the twalires that are being compensated.
Well 2011 is coming, and i believe Ugandans have now learnt their lesson. PLEASE STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU KNOW IS RIGHT! DON'T LET THESE ARROGANT TWALIRES CONTROL YOUR LIFE!
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written by Mpaawo kitakya, August 23, 2009
written by Mpaawo kitakya, August 23, 2009
Come what may, one day just like it happened with Obote, Amin, Chechosky,Musolin, Hitler etc, Museveni and his stooges will be finished. I propose we start another bush war, because this chap has failed to listen or even take note of what people like Mwenda write or say. :s
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LWAKITULA KINGDOM
written by dan, August 26, 2009
written by dan, August 26, 2009
GuyZ its time to campaign for opposition Paties Phisicaly & finacialy, without that kaguta is stil in power,p`pple like me `re tiered of being abroad we want to bring our investment in uganda i mean come back ,naye omusajja aganye okuvako,like the one who said to go back to the bush Twakowa omusayi, may be Mukuba sabawo awete.
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written by chirley, August 30, 2009
written by chirley, August 30, 2009
Mwenda: There is no store called Marx & Spencer. However, there Marks and Spencer. At least I have seen it in London England.
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written by chirley, August 30, 2009
written by chirley, August 30, 2009
Mwenda: There is no store called Marx & Spencer. However, there is Marks and
Spencer. At least I have seen it in London England
Spencer. At least I have seen it in London England
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Radicalism is the way forard.
written by KIZITO, September 02, 2009
written by KIZITO, September 02, 2009
I always tell a few friends of mine that talking in this "Yoweri" republic does not yield a single thing. The way forward much as they may teach their cousins and neighbors how to fire rockets and fly with umbrellas is a radical approach i mean total chaos up to the last man standing. Otherwise we shall shout till no more.
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written by peter o, September 24, 2009
written by peter o, September 24, 2009
dear readers lets get to use this space rightly. i cant imagine some one like kaguta still to be alive in this kind of world.try to portray some intelligence or atleast some common sense not so. otherwise to mr presdent for sure you need more of the andrews than these so called advisors and some of your secretaries and assistants like mirundi who just desiguise with all kinds of lies in order to keep in your favour.i even wonder hom you come to trust these people to that extent,you rather mantain your family members than such who doing all they can to satisify their stomachs. mr president criticism can be constructive than baseless praises. but please check up in fields especially the education sector. i mean university tution.
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secterianism/ lies/
written by myself, September 27, 2009
written by myself, September 27, 2009
am beegining to think that this papper belongs to only few stressed people because its too personal, its just ahatred campaign. afew crazy individuals want others to be like them, in every society there is always complainers and weaklings always blaming others, why do uhave to stick on politics? what have you help the public other than these crazly made political stories? what have u done that make u agood thinker or situation analyser, apart from aiming at the presidential post where else is your interest? anything that happens to perticuller people in this country will be at your hands bro, get serriouse stop attacking tribes, regions and be mature we need to think about tomorrow, the future of yr country.
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The Journalism (or lack of it)!
written by Daudi Wagaba, October 02, 2009
written by Daudi Wagaba, October 02, 2009
Journalists are supposed to inform us by answering the questions "What", "Who", "Where", "When", and "How", and only after that might they hazard a "Why" opinion based on these verifiable facts. Mwenda's article is rich on assertions without presenting verifiable facts to answer the above questions. Who saw/sees the soldiers grazing cattle? Whom did M7 meet informally in his night-wear, when, and why was the informality necessarily negative? What has the Vet Dr Byagagaire have to say about his work? etc etc etc.
In short, what are the FACTS as opposed to what you want to believe?
Without facts you do not inform, you spread rumours; and while the rumours may be sweet to the ear of the already converted, they are an abuse to the intelligence of those seeking to make an informed opinion.
Lastly I don't see how you can qualitatively equate a bad investment like Tri-Star Apparels and the alleged embezzlement of Global Fund money for personal use. Are we not being too simple here?
In short, what are the FACTS as opposed to what you want to believe?
Without facts you do not inform, you spread rumours; and while the rumours may be sweet to the ear of the already converted, they are an abuse to the intelligence of those seeking to make an informed opinion.
Lastly I don't see how you can qualitatively equate a bad investment like Tri-Star Apparels and the alleged embezzlement of Global Fund money for personal use. Are we not being too simple here?
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WHAT A MWENDA
written by SHISA ROBERT, October 05, 2009
Dear Andrew,
Do you remember the last time you said anything good about the president? This brings me to the understanding that you have a grudge to sort out with the president. may be he refused to give you his daughter despite having all the qualities of a fair husband.
what ever you say creates hatred for the westerners in general but the ugly point is that we see you as one of them. you are therefore creating hatred againist yourself.
written by SHISA ROBERT, October 05, 2009
Dear Andrew, Do you remember the last time you said anything good about the president? This brings me to the understanding that you have a grudge to sort out with the president. may be he refused to give you his daughter despite having all the qualities of a fair husband.
what ever you say creates hatred for the westerners in general but the ugly point is that we see you as one of them. you are therefore creating hatred againist yourself.
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hatred is created by the one hated
written by Watcher, October 20, 2009
written by Watcher, October 20, 2009
We all know what’s going on in everyday life. We see the ignorance mixed with arrogance. This naturally creates hatred. When, for example, Mwenda points a finger to a problem, those surviving on nepotism will look at Mwenda not where he is point to. Then they easily use the word hatred. If arrogance is normal to them then that’s were rests the problem = they are the problem.
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written by Freedom Lover, October 27, 2009
written by Freedom Lover, October 27, 2009
Shisha Robert, ". what ever you say creates hatred for the westerners in general but the ugly point is that we see you as one of them. you are therefore creating hatred againist yourself."
Andrew should not be blamed for all the hate going around. Museveni has created so much hate betwween Ugandans with his greed and ignorance. His day is coming, Sadam though he will rule forver, but he was fouund in a ditch and not in any of his mansions and now dead. Museveni and his ass-kissers will get their day too. As far as I am converned he is worse than Obote and Amin combined.
I wish more people had guts like Mr. Mwenda. Keep up the good work Mr. Mwenda.
Andrew should not be blamed for all the hate going around. Museveni has created so much hate betwween Ugandans with his greed and ignorance. His day is coming, Sadam though he will rule forver, but he was fouund in a ditch and not in any of his mansions and now dead. Museveni and his ass-kissers will get their day too. As far as I am converned he is worse than Obote and Amin combined.
I wish more people had guts like Mr. Mwenda. Keep up the good work Mr. Mwenda.
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Rwakitura kingdom
written by Nkobazambogo, November 06, 2009
written by Nkobazambogo, November 06, 2009
I thank Andrew for this wonderfull lecture, please continue feeding us and we also welcome you all on our website forum and discussions on www.nkobazambogo.com
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Loud mouth
written by John, November 11, 2009
written by John, November 11, 2009
True Museveni is corrupt, but saying that he's the worst president Uganda has seen is an exaggeration. Either Mwenda has not read history or he's intentionaly dodging the facts.
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Andrew mwenda's articles
written by mukasa, February 18, 2010
written by mukasa, February 18, 2010
I personally have just stumbled upon this paper and I think its brilliant. considering on what I have read, This Andrew is doing a great job of informing. will keep reading and introduce this paper to others. Thank you Andrew.
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Rwakitura Kingdom
written by Charles, February 22, 2010
written by Charles, February 22, 2010
Bravo Mewnda. Dr.Byagagaire is actually a heardsman. He would have been useful to his family if he looked after his fathers cows in Mbarara. But his is okey. We also have housgirls and houseboys in the name of Private Secretaries. These include Ms Dora Semambo, Byakutaga Patrick and Nuwe Rosean. This is Uganda.
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You may go first Mwenda!!!!
written by Lewis, February 26, 2010
written by Lewis, February 26, 2010
Just be careful Mwenda. Your envy and jealous I don't know for which reasons have turned nonsensical. I pity you because such wicked liars like you always have a bitter end. Pray you dont go before Museveni goes.
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