“He Means What He Tweets”: MK Supporter Says Corruption Probe Vindicates General Muhoozi
As the 11th Parliament adjourns sine die, a stark contrast has emerged between staunch defense of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and scathing condemnation of the outgoing legislature’s leadership.
Fadil Twalla, a representative from Tingey County, has come out strongly in defense of General MK, asserting that recent developments in the fight against corruption have silenced critics who previously dismissed the General’s social media activity as the ranting of a drunkard.
“Kisanja no Corruption”
Speaking about the ongoing corruption investigation into former Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, Twalla argued that this probe vindicates General Muhoozi’s hardline stance against graft.
“People have been undermining General MK, on his messages, when he tweets, people say, I see maybe he is drinking, he is doing what. I think you have seen that he means what he tweets,” Twalla remarked.
He emphasized that the General’s declaration of “Kisanja no corruption” (the era of no corruption) is now being proven true. Twalla noted that the positive public reaction to recent anti-corruption efforts shows Ugandans are happy with the direction of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).
“It is not easy for somebody to come out and say, we are getting rid of what is killing our country,” Twalla added, pointing to public comments as proof that citizens are celebrating the crackdown.
Former MP: 11th Parliament Leaves a “Very Bad Name”
However, the praise for the anti-corruption drive was sharply contrasted by the damning assessment of the 11th Parliament from its outgoing members.
Brandon Kintu, former MP for Kagoma North, acknowledged that the 11th Parliament passed a record 136 bills—the highest number ever. While he congratulated the House on its legislative output, he argued this achievement is completely overshadowed by the chamber’s toxic reputation.
“As a presiding officer, she has presided over the passing of the bills, which is within our rules… But when you come to the public opinion, it’s been a challenging period because she has amassed a lot of wealth,” Kintu said.
He did not mince words about the legacy of the House. “It (Parliament) has been at the epitome of corruption. It has been at the epitome of injustice… We have left with a very bad name,” Kintu stated.
Kintu made a historic observation, noting that the 11th Parliament is the first where an outgoing presiding officer is actively under investigation for amassing wealth in a short period, describing the situation as a reflection of “a lot of impunity.”
MPs Apologize for “Looking On”
In a rare moment of collective contrition, a section of MPs has formally apologized to Ugandans for failing to act against the corruption unfolding before them.
Musa Noah, the MP for Koboko North, led the apology during an interview at Parliament. He admitted that he and his colleagues did not do enough to protect Ugandans, allowing many mistakes to occur in the 11th Parliament.
Highlighting the opacity of the institution, Noah confessed that even as a member of the powerful Budget Committee, he was kept in the dark regarding the actual budget of the Parliamentary Commission, which he described as being treated as “classified” information.
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