Odur Derrick.

TODAY'S POLITICS OF VULGARITY in UGANDA. Uganda’s politics did not suddenly become “vulgar.” What we are witnessing is a historical progression of resistance shaped by repression, not a moral decline as many [elites] want to frame it. Our road to independence was forged through rebellions. Post-independence was dominated by military coups from Obote, Amin, Lutwa. That repression gave birth to a guerrilla war by the NRA. The prolonged closure of democratic space produced radical opposition through @kizzabesigye1. Today, after decades of blocked institutions and silenced dissent, the language has turned raw and abrasive. This is not vulgarity for entertainment. It is social pressure escaping through the only remaining vents. History is consistent: When peaceful avenues are closed, expression mutates. If you suppress debate, you invite rage. If you delegitimize lawful dissent, you incubate extremism. You may dislike the tone, but you cannot wish away the cause. Those who escaped the earlier phases should understand this best: when a society is denied voice long enough, what follows is always worse. Calling it “vulgarity” is not analysis but DENIAL of the reality on ground.

We’re heading to Bangkok 🇹🇭! I am excited to represent Ugandan coffee at #WorldOfCoffee Bangkok (May 7–9)! Make sure to find us at Roaster Village (Booth #RV81, RV West) with daily cuppings at 1PM I will also be speaking at a panel on Auctions as Catalysts (May 8, BITEC Silk Room 1&2) I will be at the @thecqi Insider Networking talking about Uganda and its emerging coffee potential. With me it is always about sharing how quality, traceability & fair pricing are shaping the future of coffee. @MAAIF_China @CoffeeUganda @MAAIF_Uganda @fine_coffees

You can't keep Kobbie Mainoo away from the action! 🏃 🔴 @ManUtd

@FGoloobaMutebi Otulabisa nyo🤣

What kind of police is this?🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

@nbstv @DanAyebare He has two trials to face. The legal one and the illegal one.

JUST IN: Judgment in the murder case of Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of killing four juveniles, has been set for April 30, 2026. @DanAyebare #NBSUpdates

My Lango people gatheeerrrr. Shots have been fired🤣🤣🤣 from Acholi

@NzePatoh @israelPhil32 🤣Oyagala baffe nga tulaba. Even if It were me, I would've poked my nose to at least bring out that flue like English accent

Ugandans faking accents on AFTV was sucha Ugandan thing Puta!

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Let’s begin with you. When was the last time you last went for just a medical check-up? 😀 Men do get sick, but many men are less likely to seek care early. In many places, men often delay hospital visits until symptoms are serious. From a business & healthcare investment perspective, women & children create more recurring demand for specialized facilities such as maternity care, antenatal clinics, reproductive health, neonatal care, immunization, pediatrics, etc. So, from an investor’s angle, women & children facilities make clearer business sense because the market is easier to define, visits are more frequent & services can be packaged unlike men whose healthcare spending patterns make specialized hospitals a harder business model to build

I see a lot of hospitals labeling themselves , women , children specialized , I have never seen anyone catering for men, is it that men don’t get sick or they do not need specialized hospitals. Hospital owners or Drs I need answers.

@hanstums Site the stations too for better emphasis. As of today Today in Mbarara, TOTAL, SHELL, RUBIS, were at Ugx 5500.

There's no luck man today fuel is 8k-9k and not available at most Gas stations.😳🤭

@EddiePages Traffic is going to reduce in Mukono because the Bajjo- kigunga section is also nearing completion

Mukono people you remember how this road used to look like.. I’m sure you are now so happy with the progress so far..? #GKMAChangingLives

@CrystoPanda @Revnickk 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Your height is like my music career.

@DailyMonitor @_papawere You're still lucky in Uganda. In Kigali, we're buying Petrol at Ugx 10,200 per liter

Uganda is experiencing a significant fuel shortage characterized by pump prices surging to between Shs 5,200 and Shs 8,000 per litre. While the government maintains that national reserves are stable, localized "stockouts" at major retail stations have caused public frustration. How has the current fuel situation most affected your daily routine? bit.ly/41W0nkK #MonitorQuery #MonitorUpdates 📸Stephen Otage

@IbrahimBunyasin @murungi_pato Non lawyers interested in such careers should do courses like CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), you get to learn a lot on all procedural ways of managing such situations and preparations before going to Court.

@murungi_pato Guy was cooked. The non lawyer witnesses better not step onto that stand 😂😂

What did I just watch? Frederick Mpanga, in the Besigye case, cross examined a State Prosecutor to the nines. He rinsed the man so much that his 15 years of experience looked suspect. There is embarrassment you should never take for a paycheck. 😂 youtu.be/sx9ngKgXmx0?si…

@OgolaJoseph8 Overloading is the order of the day upcountry. It's not even a traffic offense because officers watch them each day as transport people

9 people in a fielder whose carring capacity is 5? Sad for that loss...

This concern is valid & the problem has persisted for some time. It is also creating significant pressure within the insurance market due to the rising frequency & severity of cargo loss claims. From my years of handling & investigating transit losses, a clear pattern has emerged: 1. Container disappearances shortly after border exit – Some consignments mysteriously vanish soon after crossing Malaba Border Post. In many cases, investigations point to collusion involving drivers, turn boys, or organized criminal networks. 2. Break-ins during rest stops. Trucks parked overnight or along unsecured highways are vulnerable to theft, especially when carrying high-value commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and minerals. Criminal groups monitor routes & strike when vehicles are stationary. 3. Fraudulent trucking operations. Some syndicates disguise themselves as legitimate transporters. We've encountered cases where trucks used cloned or duplicate registration plates copied from abandoned vehicles in garages especially in Mombasa, making tracing & recovery extremely difficult. Once across the border, the cargo is quickly diverted, repackaged, or sold into parallel markets. The solution requires more than compensation after loss as an insurer. It needs Joint intelligence operations between Uganda & Kenya authorities, Verified transporter accreditation systems, Mandatory GPS/real-time route monitoring, Secure truck parks, escorted high-value cargo corridors & Fast prosecution of cargo theft syndicates. If not addressed urgently, the cost is ultimately wearing out exporters, farmers, insurers, and the country’s trade reputation.

Rising theft of coffee in transit through Kenya is a serious threat to Uganda’s coffee sector. This is no longer isolated. It is organized, targeted, and disrupting trade. We beg the government to act urgently to secure transit corridors, protect exporters, and safeguard farmer incomes. Coffee is livelihoods, foreign exchange, and national reputation. We cannot afford inaction. @KagutaMuseveni @Thomas_Tayebwa @FrankTumwebazek @mkainerugaba #SecureCoffeeTransit #ProtectFarmers #EastAfricaTrade

@GretJovann I only witnessed an addition of 5000 to the original amounts

@OdurDerrick Have the travelling fares remained the same or they hiked too

Current situation at Total Main Street Mbarara. This fuel crisis reminds me of the Burundi saga that left me stranded in Burundi for three days some years ago.

@jamesonen Stop acting smart on hypotheticals…The bill is here and let’s discuss it in its current form under the prevailing circumstances.

But @The_EastAfrican , this headline is not only misleading. It is sensational and alarmist! Why would you frame the proposed Tanga mega refinery as a conflict, competition, or a major problem for Uganda, when the actual situation is far more collaborative and positive from Uganda’s perspective? President @KagutaMuseveni has publicly backed the idea. Uganda plans to supply surplus crude via the EACOP pipeline (which ends in Tanga) to the new refinery, while proceeding with its own Hoima refinery (60,000 bpd, with UAE partner Alpha MBM, FID expected by July 2026). The Tanga project is complementary for regional markets and surplus oil, not a threat. When you write “Headache” you imply distress or setback — In reality, @AlikoDangote ‘s Tanga project aligns with Uganda’s long-standing push for value addition (refining instead of exporting raw crude) and energy security. Media should support regional projects and avoid the now common spun through a narrow national lens (“Uganda vs. Tanzania” or “threat to Hoima”).

@AdongSarah5 🤣🤣🤣

Soon we shall use this means of transport. We cant afford to stay home.

@RujumbaIvan That's the exact spot this guy was killed from

@OdurDerrick My sister was hit into coma by those fools a month ago near those newly constructed apartments on that very road, it's a serious matter and police is seemingly relaxed on response when these cases are happening

Kyaliwajala is becoming insecure each day. A few minutes back I saw a young man fighting for his life after he was hit using a "paver" by unknown thugs. By the time Police arrived, he passed on. Apparently they took his phone. Last week, a friend lost his sister at the same spot. Avoid that route that connects from Kyaliwajala mosque through Jaro Hospital when it clocks 7pm @PoliceUg