Ronald Muhinda, a veteran journalist and aide to Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, has shared a heart-wrenching account of his 100-day ordeal in Kitalya Prison. Muhinda expressed that being imprisoned under President Museveni’s regime is far from freedom.
Muhinda is among the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction that were kidnapped in Kenya by authories and charged with terrorism.
According to Muhinda this experience has only strengthened his resolve to continue fighting against Museveni’s oppression, but through non-violent means.
“We shall not be lured into fighting Museveni using terrorism tactics that he mastered,” Muhinda declared. “Instead, we will employ defiance, non-cooperation, and civil disobedience – strategies that Museveni is clueless about.”
Muhinda’s sentiments echo Besigye’s long-standing stance against Museveni’s regime. As the former president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Besigye has consistently advocated for democratic reforms and human rights in Uganda ¹.
Background on Kizza Besigye
Besigye, a renowned opposition leader, has faced numerous arrests and challenges in his quest for democratic change in Uganda. His presidential bids in 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016 were met with controversy and allegations of electoral fraud.
The FDC leader has been a vocal critic of Museveni’s regime, citing widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and suppression of dissenting voices. Besigye’s determination to bring about change has inspired many Ugandans to join the fight for democracy.
Muhinda’s experience serves as a testament to the struggles faced by opposition leaders and activists in Uganda. Despite the challenges, Muhinda and Besigye remain committed to their cause, inspiring hope for a better future for Ugandans.
