President Yoweri Museveni’s appointment of Eddy Kenzo as a presidential advisor is a staggering display of contempt for Uganda. It’s a slap in the face to anyone who dares to hope for a government led by competence and integrity. How can a man, known only for gyrating on stage and crooning about “Sitya Loss,” be considered fit to offer advice on the running of a nation? This is not governance; this is a circus. And Museveni, the ringmaster, has made it clear that he values celebrity over substance, sycophancy over skill.
Once, Uganda’s advisors were the cream of the crop—esteemed figures like Prof. George Kanyeihamba, Gen. David Sejusa, and Ephraim Kamuntu. These men had brains, experience, and a deep understanding of statecraft. They brought gravitas and wisdom to the table. Now, Museveni has replaced intellectual giants with clowns. By appointing Kenzo, he has not only degraded the office of the advisor but has made a mockery of the Ugandan people. Is this the best we can do? Is this what leadership looks like under Museveni?
This farce is not limited to Kenzo. It includes a cadre of so-called advisors plucked straight from the entertainment gutter—Catherine Kusasira, Buchaman, Full Figure—names that inspire laughter, not respect. These are not advisors; they are jesters, trotted out to distract the public while the real issues—poverty, corruption, dictatorship—are swept under the rug. Museveni uses these entertainers as tools to pacify a restless youth, throwing them shiny baubles to keep them from realizing the rotten core at the heart of his regime.
What kind of leader appoints advisors based on their ability to sing and dance rather than their ability to think and lead? This is a sham, a betrayal of the office Museveni claims to uphold. It shows a dictator more interested in maintaining his grip on power than in the well-being of his people. By surrounding himself with yes-men and entertainers, Museveni has shown that he values flattery and loyalty over real advice and expertise.
Ugandans deserve better than this charade. They deserve leaders who seek counsel from those who know what they’re talking about, not from those who can only strum a guitar and sing catchy tunes. This is not just a disappointment; it’s a disgrace. Museveni’s so-called advisors are a reflection of his failed leadership, a government that values spectacle over substance and will do anything to stay in power.
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