In order to see fundamental changes in Uganda’s military, Ugandans need to contrast them with the changes in the politics. As we give this analysis, politics in Uganda has been vulgarized and commercialized. Elections are mostly a bidding contest and Parliament has evolved from a marketplace of ideas to a marketplace.

The UPDF (Uganda Peoples Defence Force) on the other hand has evolved under the tight control of President Museveni, into a tight-knit cabal of like-minded and single-minded political cadres, who are blindly loyal to president Museveni and his vision.

The UPDF Act specifies that officials who have been convicted in criminal cases, or who have pending cases against them, cannot attend meetings of the Army High Command yet President Museveni appoints convicted felons like Nasser Ssebaggala to his Cabinet and sits around the table with ministers so some army officials have interpreted this as reeking of corruption.

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Hajji Abdul Nadduli’s son, Juma Nadduli separated with his dad Nadduli over Besigye. The son announced that he had joined FDC to support Besigye and Nadduli, the NRM chairman in Luweero told him that that was impossible because their family was part of the ruling party.

The son however told Nadduli what was on his mind. Juma told Nadduli that he was to join Besigye and escort him wherever he goes. Nadduli was overheard telling his pals that Juma is determined not to turn back.

Juma’s action reminds us of a boy Martin Luther King talks about who was been refused by his dad to join the Negros struggle and the boy told the Dad that “if u lock me I will jump the fence, if you are to punish me, I will take the punishment. I am not walking for freedom I am also walking for you dad and mum, I want you to get freedom before you die.”

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The lawyers told the media in Kampala that they want the prohibition and prevention of Torture Bill once passed into an act to punish both state actors and private persons who violate peoples’ rights.

The ‘Learned Friends’ also demand that the people whose rights have been violated by the state and private actors be compensated.

Uganda is one of the countries in the world which tortures suspects in order to obtain information.

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Mao says that although he comes from northern Uganda , he can lead the country and he has the principles of being a good leader.

The DP head tells the party supporters in Masaka that NRM supporters and cadres have been spreading rumours that Mao will mistreat Baganda and expel Banywaranda when DP takes over power.

However, Mao promised that DP will get ride of all the ‘thieves’ if it happens to takeover power after 2016 general elections.

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We have been told by the NRM top cadres near Otafiire that his gal friend has given birth to a bouncing baby boy in a US hospital. Our informers can now exclusively reveal that the minister flew to US last week to be on the woman’s side when she delivers.

The mortal talking minister reportedly started dating Faridah four years back after the death of his wife. We have also learnt that Faridah is a graduate of Social Work and Social Administration from Makerere University and she comes from Mbarara district.

By James Okello

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